Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #11: Andrea Pirlo
Andrea Pirlo's Panenka against England at Euro 2012 was audacious genius. The Maestro conducts his way to #11 on our list.
20 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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Uganda SportsUganda fall to Italy in Challenge League B clash
Uganda fall to Italy by 113 runs in the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League B at the NTS Ground in Dar Es Salaam.
16 Aug 2026, 04:45·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Uganda SportsUganda vs Italy Cricket World Cup Preview: Cranes target Italy
Uganda vs Italy Cricket World Cup Preview: Cranes aim for Italy win in crucial Challenge League B clash. Key match Tomorrow at NTS Ground
15 Aug 2026, 04:32·3 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #21: Roberto Baggio
Roberto Baggio missed the 1994 World Cup Final penalty — the most iconic miss ever. But his overall record earns him #21.
10 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #25: Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli had one of the best penalty records in football. Ice cold from 12 yards despite the chaos everywhere else. #25.
6 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 CupWorld Cup Moments #9: Baggio's Missed Penalty in Pasadena
Roberto Baggio missed the penalty that lost Italy the 1994 Final — football's cruelest moment. #9.
22 Jul 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
World CupWorld Cup Moments #15: Korea Stuns Italy with a Golden Goal
South Korea beat Italy 2-1 with a golden goal in 2002 — co-hosts marched to the semis on home soil. #15.
16 Jul 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
World CupWorld Cup Moments #17: The Battle of Santiago
Chile vs Italy 1962 was so violent police came on the pitch 4 times — the Battle of Santiago takes #17.
14 Jul 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
World CupWorld Cup Moments #22: Carlos Alberto Lifts the Jules Rimet
Carlos Alberto raised the Jules Rimet trophy after Brazil's 1970 masterclass — football's most beautiful team. #22.
9 Jul 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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