Benfica manager accuses Enzo Fernandez suitor of ‘disrespecting all of us’
Benfica manager Roger Schmidt has called moves to “entice” World Cup winner and reported Chelsea target Enzo Fernandez from Portugal as “unacceptable”.
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Toto Schillaci and Ray Houghton share their Italia 90 memories
When it comes to cult heroes from Italia 90 - and it's fair to say there were many who fit that description - you cannot look past the host nation's striker Toto Schillaci.
Nobody disputes Pelé greatness – but his number of goals is up for debate
Pelé often said one of the reasons he should be considered the greatest player of all time was because of his feat of scoring more than 1,000 goals. But many dispute his count because Pelé included goals scored in friendlies or matches against semi-professional or even amateur teams.
Japan coach Moriyasu staying on after World Cup
(FILES) This file photo taken on December 1, 2022 shows Japan’s coach Hajime Moriyasu reacting during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group E football match between Japan and Spain at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. – Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu will stay in his job after leading the Blue Samurai to the last 16 at the World Cup in Qatar, the Japan Football Association said on December 28, 2022. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP)
Five most memorable goals of 2022 World Cup
Acrobatic volleys, long-range piledrivers and sweeping team goals: AFP looks at some of the most memorable goals of the 2022 World Cup:
Argentina complete World Cup victory tour in helicopters as fans swarm streets
Argentina’s triumphant World Cup-winning squad were forced to complete their victory parade in Buenos Aires with a helicopter flyover after footage appeared to show a fan diving on to their open-top bus.
Fans line streets to greet world champions – Argentina’s homecoming in pictures
World champions Argentina returned home to a rapturous reception following their victory over France in Qatar on Sunday.