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FIFA World Cup moments: When Uruguay silenced Brazil at Maracana to lift the trophy in 1950 mega-event
Fpsports • 7 years agoThe impact of Brazil vs Uruguay was succinctly put by the Uruguayan hero of the Maracanazo, Ghiggia, who famously said, "Three people have silenced the Maracana - Frank Sinatra, the Pope and me."
FIFA World Cup moments: Teenage Pele announces his arrival in style as Brazil lift maiden title in 1958
Fpsports • 7 years agoThe 1958 World Cup will be remembered for a variety of reasons, but none will be more memorable than the sight of a 17-year-old Pele dancing his way past defenders to put Brazil on top of the world.
FIFA World Cup moments: When Eusebio's magic ended North Korea's dream run in 1966
Fpsports • 7 years agoNorth Korea, against all odds, made it to the quarter-final of the 1966 World Cup, where the individual brilliance of Eusobio ended their campaign.
FIFA World Cup moments: Zinedine Zidane's headbutt that shook football world in 2006
Fpsports • 7 years agoZidane's moment of indiscretion did cost him a World Cup winners’ medal he so thoroughly deserved and added a tragic-dramatic chapter in sport’s history.
FIFA World Cup moments: When Hungary set competition record by slamming 10 goals past El Salvador in 1982 event
Fpsports • 7 years agoThe scoreline now a part of trivia saw a relentless Hungarian side going on to hammer 10 goals against a hapless El Salvador.
FIFA World Cup moments: When Roger Milla and Cameroon danced their way into African hearts at Italia 1990
Fpsports • 7 years agoIn 1990, Cameroon provided such a moment for all the African nations. Before the tournament began, nobody gave a chance to the two countries taking part in the World Cup - Cameroon and Egypt. However, a miracle was set to take place which was going to make the world take notice of some spirited men from Cameroon.
FIFA World Cup moments: When Portugal, Netherlands made the referee go into overdrive in the Battle of Nuremberg
Fpsports • 7 years agoThe round of 16 clash between Portugal and Netherlands in the 2006 World Cup, also known as the ‘Battle of Nuremberg’ is a shining example of a contest that leaves a bad taste in the mouth in the end.
FIFA World Cup moments: When David Beckham's red card saw him go from hero to villain in the 1998 event
Fpsports • 7 years agoAfter being fouled by Diego Simeone, Beckham fell to the ground and he put out his right foot to give Simeone the gentlest of kicks. This resulted in Beckham being handed a red card.
FIFA World Cup moments: When Luis Suarez's handball broke Ghanaian hearts and he was branded a villain in 2010
Fpsports • 7 years agoGhana nearly scored a match-winning goal in the last minute of extra time in their quarter-final clash against Uruguay, with Luis Suarez spoiling it for them with a deliberate handball.
FIFA World Cup moments: Italy become first team to win title on foreign soil amidst mounting protests in 1938
Fpsports • 7 years agoIt was the first time a team had won a World Cup on foreign soil and Italy's 1934 and 1938 teams also became the first to have won two World Cups under the same coach.