Player ProfilesGreatest Defenders #29: Lilian Thuram
Lilian Thuram won the World Cup, Euro 2000, and earned 142 caps for France. The most capped Frenchman takes #29.
2 Sept 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #17: Thierry Henry
Thierry Henry was deadly from the penalty spot for Arsenal. The King of Highbury takes #17 in our greatest penalty takers list.
14 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #20: Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane chipped a Panenka penalty in the 2006 World Cup Final. Pure audacity from 12 yards earns him #20.
11 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
World CupWorld Cup Moments #2: Zidane's Headbutt in the Berlin Final
Zinedine Zidane headbutted Materazzi in the 2006 Final — his LAST ever match. Football's most shocking moment. #2.
29 Jul 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
World CupSaka hat-trick secures England win over France
Bukayo Saka's hat-trick powered England to a 6-4 victory over France in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff. Read the full match breakdown here.
22 Jul 2026, 09:04·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
World CupWorld Cup Moments #12: Schumacher's Brutal Foul on Battiston
Harald Schumacher knocked Patrick Battiston unconscious in 1982 — no foul given. The brutal moment ranks #12.
19 Jul 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
World CupWorld Cup Moments #13: Senegal Shocks Defending Champions France
Senegal shocked defending champions France 1-0 in the 2002 opener — African debutants made history. #13.
18 Jul 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
GossipWorld Cup semi-final predictions: Who will reach the 2026 final?
World Cup semi-final predictions 2026: Who will make the final? Check the analysis.
14 Jul 2026, 06:09·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
World CupFrance vs Morocco: France storm 2026 World Cup semi-final
France defeated Morocco 2-0 to become the first team to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals. See how Mbappe and Dembele killed the game.
10 Jul 2026, 06:48·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Uganda SportsFIFA VAR change: Officials to move inside stadiums for 2026 World Cup
FIFA VAR change moves officials inside stadiums from quarter‑finals onward to cut tech glitches. The first match affected is France vs Morocco. Why did FIFA shift the VAR setup and what does it mean for future games?
10 Jul 2026, 06:47·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
World CupMorocco vs France: 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarter Final Set
Morocco vs France is locked in for the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter finals. Can the Atlas Lions shock the French again after their 3-0 win over Canada?
6 Jul 2026, 07:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
World CupWorld Cup Moments #28: Modrić's Tears in the 2018 Final
Luka Modrić won the 2018 Golden Ball but lost the Final — his tears with the trophy showed pure heartbreak. #28.
3 Jul 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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