When the Host Falls: Why Knocking Out a World Cup Nation Still Stings
England and Belgium sent Mexico and the United States packing in July 2026, joining a long line of World Cup shocks where home nations could not survive their own party.
England and Belgium sent Mexico and the United States packing in July 2026, joining a long line of World Cup shocks where home nations could not survive their own party.
Tottenham Hotspur have completed a record €108M deal for Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United, tying the Italy international to a contract through 2032 as Ange Postecoglou reshapes his Premier League midfield.
Sandro Tonali has completed a club-record move to Tottenham from Newcastle in a deal worth up to £100 million, signing a six-year contract after choosing Spurs over Manchester City interest.
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of 21-year-old Italy international Marco Palestra from Atalanta, with reports placing the fee at around £43 million on a deal running through 2033.
Tottenham Hotspur have reached agreement with Newcastle United on a club-record fee for Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, a move that reshapes the north London club's summer rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi.
ScoreZ has named the best lineup of the Spain World Cup based on overall match performances, with Zico rated as the tournament's top player—yet reigning champions Italy have no representatives in the team.
Esposito's second-half header decided Italy's friendly, as the Azzurri dominated shots and touches in the box throughout, while Luxembourg pushed back with more possession after the break but could not find a way through.
The Mexico 1970 Team of the Tournament is unveiled, led by Pelé and Rivelino, as Brazil beat Italy 4-1 to win the World Cup.
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