World CupWorld Cup Moments #27: North Korea Shocks Italy
North Korea shocked Italy 1-0 in 1966 — one of the biggest WC upsets ever. The mystery team's miracle takes #27.
4 Jul 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
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World CupWorld Cup Moments #29: Beckenbauer Plays Through Dislocated Shoulder
Franz Beckenbauer played through a dislocated shoulder in 'The Game of the Century' 1970 — Der Kaiser's bravery defined captaincy. #29.
2 Jul 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
World CupVIDEOWorld Cup Goals #6: Carlos Alberto vs Italy
Carlos Alberto's thunderbolt capped the greatest team goal ever in the 1970 WC Final. Brazil's 4-1 masterpiece defined beauty at #6.
25 Jun 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
World CupVIDEOWorld Cup Goals #9: Pelé vs Italy
Pele's towering header opened the scoring in the 1970 WC Final. Brazil won 4-1 in the greatest Final ever. The King soared at #9.
22 Jun 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
World CupVIDEOWorld Cup Goals #14: Marco Tardelli vs West Germany
Marco Tardelli's goal and screaming celebration in the 1982 WC Final became the most iconic image in football. Pure emotion at #14.
17 Jun 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
World CupVIDEOWorld Cup Goals #18: Fabio Grosso vs Germany
Fabio Grosso curled Italy into the 2006 WC Final with a 119th-minute stunner vs Germany. One minute from penalties, pure drama at #18.
13 Jun 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
World CupVIDEOWorld Cup Goals #19: Roberto Baggio vs Czechoslovakia
Roberto Baggio dribbled past three defenders and scored a solo masterpiece at Italia 1990. The Divine Ponytail dazzled Rome at #19.
12 Jun 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
World CupVIDEOWorld Cup Goals #21: Nelinho vs Italy
Nelinho bent a free kick past the legendary Dino Zoff at Argentina 1978. The original banana free kick that stunned Italy at #21.
10 Jun 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
World CupWorld Cup Favorites #8: Italy (Azzurri)
Italy missed two World Cups but won Euro 2020. Can Spalletti's Azzurri prove they're back as serious contenders in 2026?
23 May 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #12: Marco Materazzi
Marco Materazzi provoked Zidane's headbutt in the 2006 World Cup Final and Italy won the tournament. Evil genius earns #12.
19 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #21: Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli set his house on fire with fireworks and threw darts at teammates. 'Why Always Me?' The answer is obvious. #21.
10 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #30: Gennaro Gattuso
Gennaro Gattuso headbutted coaches, grabbed throats, and terrorized midfields for fun. The Italian Pitbull kicks off our countdown.
1 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
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