An Insight to the History of FIFA and the World Cup

The history of FIFA and the World Cup is filled with drama, scandal, and surprising moments. The organization that governs international soccer has come a long way since its founding in Paris in 1904. It’s not always been smooth sailing for FIFA, but the organization’s impact on the world of football is undeniable. It wasn’t until 1994 when the World Cup finally came back to Europe. In our articles, we talk about interesting historical background, from scandals to team performances.

Italy and its Long History in the World Cup

Italy has had a love-hate relationship with the World Cup. A third of all the times Italy has qualified, they were knocked out at the group stage. The Azzurri have also failed to progress past the first round on four different occasions (1934,…

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The World Cup after WW2

The aftermath of the second world war left a lot of people with a broken spirit. With so much agony and destruction, it was almost impossible for the world to get back to normal. However, no matter how bad things got, some believed that there…

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A Brief History of the FIFA World Cup

World Cup is one of the most watched sporting events in the world. Everyone gets crazy during the month-long tournament, and people from all over the world get together to root for their favorite team. The history of the FIFA World Cup is as…

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Scotland and the FIFA World Cup

The 1978 World Cup was one of the most memorable in the history of the competition not just for Scotland, who made it to the final 16, but also for neutral viewers. This was a fascinating and unpredictable edition of football’s showpiece…

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France Hosts and wins the FIFA World Cup 1998

The first World Cup to be hosted jointly by two countries was staged in France and host nation Belgium between June and July 1998. The tournament was the first to employ goal-line technology, as well as the third installment of the ‘ group of…

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Famous Past Presidents of FIFA

In the world of sports, it is no secret that leadership has a direct impact on the performance of an organization. This extends to the international level as well. With that in mind, one might wonder what makes leaders stand out so much in the…

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FIFA and the Sepp Blatter Story

Sepp Blatter has always been different. He is an intellectual, a philosopher, and a theologian he is a man of principle, who stands by his word; and he is also a man who can be quite detached from reality. On June 8, 2015, the day after being…

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The History of the Jules Rimet Trophy

The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious and recognized sporting event in the world. It’s also the biggest footballing show on Earth, with an estimated 3.2 billion people tuning in to watch the final of this year’s tournament alone. The…

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The Origins of the FIFA Organization

Football is one of the most popular sports in the world. Soccer, as it is also known, has a global following and many nationalities are passionate about their local team. If you have ever watched football on TV or attended a match in person,…

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The Netherlands has never won the FIFA World Cup

The Dutch national team has come agonizingly close on numerous occasions to lifting the famous trophy, but they have never been able to do it in their history. The closest they came was in South Africa in 2010, when they fell to Spain in the…

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The Amazing Rise of KRC Genk in Belgian Football

Over the past decade, KRC Genk has been making waves in the Belgian football scene, captivating fans and pundits with their remarkable rise to success. With their impressive performances on the pitch,…

Tactics and Strategies: The Role of Managers in Categoria Primera A

As the highest level of professional football in Colombia, Categoria Primera A is a fiercely competitive league that demands top-notch management strategies and tactics from its teams. The role of a…

Emerging from the Shadow: The Rise of Orlando City SC

In the heart of the Sunshine State, a new soccer powerhouse has emerged, casting a bright and vibrant light on the city of Orlando. With a passionate fan base and a team that oozes talent and…