Watch: Diego Maradona’s ‘Goal of the Century’ against England in 1986 World Cup

The Argentine legend died on Thursday after suffering a heart attack at the age of 60.

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· Nov 25, 2020 · 10:51 pm

World Cup qualifiers: Brazil stay top after edging past Venezuela; Uruguay, Chile record easy wins

Roberto Firmino scored the only goal as the five-time World Champions struggled to seal the three points.

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· Nov 14, 2020 · 10:16 am

Football: Messi goal disallowed as Argentina held by Paraguay in 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifier

In another game, Ecuador claim a second win in three outings in the round-robin tournament as Carlos Gruezo’s late penalty gave them a 3-2 victory over Bolivia.

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· Nov 13, 2020 · 08:54 am

World Cup qualifiers: Firmino’s brace helps Brazil thump Bolivia, Colombia ease past Venezuela

Philippe Coutinho and Marquinhos also got on the scoresheet while star forward Neymar set up two goals.

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· Oct 10, 2020 · 10:05 am

Away from Barcelona soap opera, Lionel Messi begins quest for elusive World Cup crown with Argentina

The six-time Ballon d’Or winner has won everything at club level but his international trophy cabinet looks bare in comparison.

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· Oct 07, 2020 · 01:23 pm

More than just a World Cup match: Seventy years on, Brazil and Uruguay still not over 'Maracanazo’

Uruguay stunned the Maracana by beating Brazil 2-1 in the 1950 World Cup final

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· Jul 16, 2020 · 10:47 am

The first November-December football World Cup: Fifa announces schedule for Qatar 2022

The Al Bayt Stadium will be the stage for hosts Qatar to kick off the tournament on Monday, 21 November 2022.

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· Jul 15, 2020 · 06:37 pm

How Brazil’s humiliating 1-7 World Cup loss to Germany became an expression, a cultural reference

The five-time champions suffered the worst defeat in their history and the biggest ever loss by a team that has won the World Cup in 2014 semi-finals.

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· Jul 08, 2020 · 10:02 am

More teams, higher revenue: Why 2023 Fifa women’s World Cup could break new ground

It will be the first women’s World Cup co-hosted by two countries and the first to take place in the southern hemisphere.

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· Jun 26, 2020 · 11:43 am

Australia, New Zealand favourites to host 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup after Japan pull out

The last women’s World Cup in France was a big success, watched by 1.12 billion people globally.

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· Jun 23, 2020 · 12:33 pm

Coronavirus: Qatar reports positive cases among workers at three 2022 World Cup stadiums

Qatar had not previously disclosed any positive tests from workers at World Cup sites, where work has continued during pandemic.

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· Apr 15, 2020 · 09:24 pm

Football: Australia and New Zealand join hands to bid for 2023 Women’s World Cup

Fifa plans to increase the number of teams from 24 to 32 in the 2023 edition.

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· Dec 13, 2019 · 08:23 am