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Italy’s 1982 World Cup hero Paolo Rossi passes away

December 12, 2020

Paolo Rossi of Italy, who scored 6 goals in the 1982 World Cup, passed away.
He is the only male player in history to get the World Cup, the Golden Boot, the Golden Ball and Ballon d’Or in the same year.

Senegal World Cup footballer Papa Bouba Diop passes away

December 1, 2020

Senegal’s professional footballer, Papa Bouba Diop, who served the country win the FIFA World Cup match in 2002, has passed away.
He was at the age of 42.

India uplift four spots to 104th in the latest FIFA rankings

November 28, 2020

The Indian national team has climbed up a spot to 104 in the latest FIFA Rankings. The Indian team was ranked 108th in the October 2020 rankings.
In two months, India has escalated 5 spots after being 109th in September.

Football Legend Diego Maradona passes away

November 26, 2020

One of the greatest footballers of all time, Diego Maradona passed away. He was captain when Argentina won the 1986 World Cup, playing a series of majestic individual performances.

AIFC, FCA signs MoU for the development of football in India and Australia

August 29, 2020

The Association of Indian Football Coaches (AIFC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Football Coaches Australia (FCA) for the development of football in India and Australia.

Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain to win UEFA Champions League

August 25, 2020

In Football, German giants Bayern Munich have won the European Champions League for the sixth time after beating French side Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 at the final in Portugal’s capital, Lisbon.

Former Real Madrid & Spain goalkeeper legendary Spr Iker Casillas announced his retirement

August 6, 2020

The legendary Spanish footballer Iker Casillas, who played as goalkeeper for Real Madrid, has announced his retirement from all form of Football at an age of 39.

World Cup Winning German Soccer Player Benedikt Howedes retires at 32

August 5, 2020

The professional German footballer, Benedikt Howedes, who helped Germany win the World Cup title in 2014, has announced his retirement from soccer, citing family reasons.

World Cup winner Benedikt Höwedes retires from soccer at 32

August 3, 2020

Benedikt Howedes, a defender who helped Germany win the World Cup title in 2014, retired from soccer citing family reasons.

Jamie Vardy awarded with ‘Golden Boot’ while Ederson with ‘Golden Glove’

July 30, 2020

In Football, Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has won the 2019-20 Premier League Golden Boot award, which is presented to the leading goalscorer in the Premier League.
The 33-year-old Vardy became the top scorer after finishing the season with 23 goals. Apart from this, Manchester City’s Brazilian keeper Ederson has won the Premier League’s Golden Glove award, which is given to the goalkeeper with the cleanest sheets for the season.

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