“Italy is all about the fashion ... appearing in the latter’s campaign at the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea, a tournament he became the face of. “Everyone in Japan was expecting ...

In the world of football, epic comebacks are common, but Brazil’s performance in the 2002 World Cup with their 3R combination remains a standout moment in sports history. Despite low expectations ...

HIDETOSHI NAKATA didn’t dream of becoming a legendary footballer. The Japanese star, now 48, wasn’t one of those kids that ...

As the 2026 World Cup qualifiers intensify, the quest for glory continues for many teams around the globe. Yet in the storied history of the World Cup, only three teams have emerged victorious with an ...

Currently, Japan has 5 wins and 1 draw (16 points) in Group C. They boast an overwhelming performance with 22 goals scored ...

The new regulation that goalkeepers can now hold onto the ball for no more than eight seconds reminds us that Egyptians might ...

Hidetoshi Nakata became a ‘sake master’ and launched his own alcohol brand after retiring aged 29. The former Japan ...

World Cup is now under two years away and qualifying is underway across most of the globe – but who are the favourites to ...

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal and Virgil van Dijk's Netherlands are among the best countries to have never won a World Cup.

Born in Porto Alegre in 1980, Ronaldo de Assis Moreira is considered one of the most gifted footballers of all time, with a ...

He played in the 2002 edition. He has always known that the World Cup is the true pinnacle of the ... Germany, England and Italy.) The point he was making was that when so few countries are ...