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‘Yes, Ronald Koeman should have been sent off against England in 1993, but David Platt also could have stayed on his feet – that’s never mentioned’ Former Three Lions star on playing in one of the country’s most infamous matches
By Chris Flanagan published
Ex-defender remembers a night in Rotterdam that ended England's World Cup hopes – and ultimately Graham Taylor's reign as boss

‘Brazil didn’t panic against England in 2002 – their style of play made it easier to defend, even with 10 men, and we held on without too much fear of losing’: Selecao star reveals confidence during World Cup quarter-final
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Brazil were confident they could overturn their 1-0 scoreline against England in the 2002 World Cup quarter-final

‘It’s hard to describe scoring the winner in the World Cup final. The ball came to me, I controlled it, and time stopped. It was like slow motion. I heard silence’: Andres Iniesta recalls scoring winner for Spain against the Netherlands in 2010
By Ryan Dabbs published
Andres Iniesta describes what it felt like to score the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final for Spain against the Netherlands

FIFA president Gianni Infantino announces groundbreaking change to World Cup 2026 final - but it could prove hugely controversial
By Ryan Dabbs published
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has made clear that the 2026 World Cup final will not be just about the football...

Real Madrid planning another major Bernabeu upgrade after £1.5bn redevelopment has left it TOO SMALL to host 2030 World Cup final
By Ryan Dabbs published
Real Madrid aren't willing to lose out on hosting the 2030 World Cup final

Quiz! Can you get 100% on our 2002 World Cup quiz?
By Joe Mewis published
QUIZ! The first World Cup of the 21st century took place in South Korea and Japan - but how much can you remember?

'He’s going to lead the evolution of who we are as players and as a nation. He's going to take that to a new level': Mauricio Pochettino exciting USA national team players with approach
By Isaac Stacey Stronge published
As USMNT ready for a home-soil World Cup, Mauricio Pochettino is a cause for excitement in the dressing room

The Donald Trump World Cup? Why the United States president is set to overshadow the 2026 tournament
By Chris Flanagan published
Donald Trump will be in office as the 2026 World Cup heads to North America - and could the president get in the way of the tournament?

Football stadiums close to water
By Ben Hayward published
From Premier League grounds to World Cup venues, a look at the stadiums close to water...

'My shot was so clearly over the line – like Lampard against Germany. I was more gutted for my mates, as they’d backed me as the first goalscorer!’: England star reflects on agony of not being awarded maiden Three Lions goal
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE England have twice been struck by officials failing to spot shots crossing the goal-line in the 21st century, with Frank Lampard's 2010 strike following a former star
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