Italy were fortunate that they avoided facing either of Brazil’s best ... t appear in another World Cup knockout game for 32 years, until their run to the final in 1970.

In contrast to his unfairly shunned predecessor, Taffarel enjoyed his greatest moment in a World Cup final, keeping Italy at bay for ... teammate from Brazil's 1970 World Cup-winning side, Gerson.

Brazil has had a few great teams in the FIFA World Cup. Their 1970 World Cup-winning side was ... The crowning moment came in the final, as they swept Italy aside 4-1 to win a third World Cup.

The now-star of Barcelona, about five years ago, did not lose hope of playing with Brazil despite the siren songs that were coming to him from Italy. Even though ... help his home country lift another ...

The FIFA World Cup has had some fantastic teams, and the best have scored many goals in the finals. Among the national teams that usually top score in the cup ...

GENEVA (AP) — Mexican soccer club León lost its legal challenge against FIFA on Tuesday and is out of the Club World Cup in the United ... and Flamengo of Brazil in Orlando.

Carlos Alberto’s rocket into the corner wrapped things up and gave Brazil their third World Cup and permanent ownership ... Just like that, Italy booked their spot in the final.

When the rules of Association Football were first codified in the 19th century, minimal strategy was involved. Over half the ...

After headlining Brazil’s win over El Salvador ... Every game at a World Cup is tough. “Now we have another really tough game. Italy are one of the best teams in the world, but to win this ...

Younis Al Owaisi discusses his penalty-shootout heroics against El Salvador and belief that Oman can beat Brazil and stay alive ... “After we lost to Italy, I told my team-mates, ‘Don ...

2013 — Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova 6-1, 6-4 in the final of the Madrid Open to retain her No. 1 ranking and collect her 50th career title. 2013 — PGA Players Championship, TPC at Sawgrass: ...