On This Day at the World Cup – July 2: Diego Maradona Sees Red
Diego Maradona had a rare day to forget as Argentina were knocked out of the World Cup by their fierce rivals.
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On This Day at the World Cup – July 1: David Platt’s Italian Job
A year before swapping England for Italy, David Platt was playing a major role in the Three Lions' World Cup campaign.
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How Classic Kits Made Italia 90 Football’s Best-Dressed Summer
Many of the kits worn the last time Italy hosted the World Cup, that golden summer of 1990, became instant classics.
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On This Day at the World Cup – June 29: Diego Maradona’s Redemption
Exactly four years after losing to Italy in Spain, Diego Maradona was held aloft in Mexico City's Azteca Stadium.
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On This Day at the World Cup – June 28: Alexis Sanchez Causes a Stir in Brazil
Alexis Sanchez and Chile nearly pulled off one of the great World Cup upsets on this day in 2014, but the day would end in heartbreak for the winger who made his name in Serie A.
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On This Day at the World Cup – June 27: Fourmidable Christian Vieri Sinks Norway
Norway may have thrashed Italy home and away in the World Cup qualifiers, but 28 years ago today it was the Azzurri who had the last laugh over the Scandinavians.
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Where to Watch the 2026 World Cup in Bologna
Bologna is a football city at heart, meaning there are plenty of options to follow the action for visitors who happen to be passing through during the World Cup.
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On This Day at the World Cup – June 25: Double Delight for Ireland and Italy
Italy and Ireland both celebrated wins on June 25 at Italia 90, setting up a quarter-final meeting in Rome. David O’Leary and Packie Bonner were the heroes, as Jack Charlton’s men beat Romania 5-4 on penalties after an attritional affair in Genoa to become the first side since Sweden in 1938 to reach a World
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How Milan is Embracing an Italy-free World Cup With Pop-ups and Pints
Milan is normally one of the country's best destinations to watch the biggest tournament in the world. Despite Italy's failure to qualify - this summer is no exception.
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On This Day at the World Cup – June 23: A France Win Made in Italy
France may have been runners-up at the 2006 World Cup, but had to wait for their third group game on June 23 to pick up their first win of the tournament.
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Why Italians Are Getting Behind Scotland at the World Cup
The Scots have everything to be the Italians' choice of country to support at the World Cup - including a host of stars who call Serie A home.
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On This Day at the World Cup – June 18: Christian Vieri Makes History
The legendary striker was on target in a last-16 tie but that was only a footnote of a dramatic evening in Daejeon.
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