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12 hours ago · England's greatest triumph, winning the World Cup in 1966, came after they were panned for a feeble opening goalless draw against Uruguay, with manager Alf Ramsey setting a 58-year template for justifying the team's efforts in the face of media criticism. In the 1986 World Cup dire England lost to Portugal and drew 0-0 with Morocco. Only after injuries and a suspension did coach Bobby Robson finally set fan-favourite Glenn Hoddle free and they were transformed, exiting unluckily in the ...
7 hours ago · Here is a look at the best Spanish defenders from that period and across the history of Spain's national team... 32. Julio Alberto. Julio Alberto in action for Spain against France in the final of ...
1 day ago · Soccer-History littered with poor starts that turned into success. DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - In terms of performance, if not points, England have had a wretched start to Euro 2024, but they ...
9 hours ago · With that, he became the youngest player ever to represent La Tri and the second youngest South American to play international football behind Diego Maradona. On October 12, he scored his first goal for Ecuador in a 2–1 win over Bolivia, becoming the youngest-ever goalscorer in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers at 16 years and 161 days.
8 hours ago · Mikautadze has participated in all four of Georgia’s goals, setting up Kvaratskhelia — dubbed Kvaradona by fans back in Naples where Diego Maradona was king — in the second minute on Wednesday. Georgia, whose sporting prowess on the international stage has largely been on the rugby field, now have another reason to make their fans proud.
7 hours ago · The 26-year-old Argentine international has had an impressive campaign with the Italian club and he scored 29 goals in all competitions. ... Diego Maradona and the England football team were ...
1 day ago · DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - In terms of performance, if not points, England have had a wretched start to Euro 2024, but they, along with a host of others, have shown previously that fans should not be too quick to write off their prospects on the back of a grim group stage.
