In today's FIFA World Cup Throwback, we look at the 1982 World Cup in Spain, the Italians, emerging from a domestic match-fixing scandal, barely looked a team in the group stages, never mind one set for glory. Paolo Rossi, the brilliant forward who had emerged four years earlier in Argentina, was back after a two-year ban and his inclusion in the squad had led to rife criticism of coach Enzo Bearzot.
Three group matches had resulted in three uninspiring draws: a 0-0 against Poland and a couple of 1-1 ties against Peru and Cameroon. Rossi was dire, nowhere near justifying Bearzot's faith in him. Seemingly carrying an unhealthy burden of expectation, he was a shadow of the 20-year-old who had thrilled the watching world in Argentina, scoring three goals as Italy finished fourth.
Regardless, without Rossi's, or anyone else's sparkle, progress from Group 1 was secured only on goal-difference, though it seemed barely worth the trouble for Bearzot's team as they were, in a bizarre tournament format, placed in a three-team group with reigning champions Argentina and a sensational Brazil.
A narrow 2-1 win over an Argentina team that pulsed with the presence of a young Diego Maradona, inspired by a legendary defensive masterclass from Claudio Gentile, ensured a winner-takes-all clash against Brazil on 5 July at the Estadi de Sarrià in Barcelona. It would prove one of the greatest days in Italian football history and, against all odds, along with prevailing evidence, the pinnacle of Rossi's career.
The Juventus striker had barely looked like scoring in the previous four matches, and few would have imagined he could trouble a gifted Seleção that included the stellar talents of Júnior, Falcão, Sócrates, Éder and the peerless Zico, and that was expected to march triumphantly to the title in Madrid. But nobody had accounted for one of the great goal-poaching performances of all time.
Only five minutes into the match, Rossi got onto the end of Antonio Cabrini's pinpoint cross to head Italy into a shock lead. Brazil, like most expecting the Italian to employ spoiling tactics, were stunned. Against the USSR and Scotland, in the group stages, Brazil had recovered from falling behind early to win, so there was no need to panic just yet, and recover they did just seven minutes after Rossi's opener.
Sócrates and Zico were involved in a wonderful passage of play before the former beat the 40-year-old Dino Zoff from a tight angle. It seemed normal service had been resumed. Yet a typically cavalier Brazilian approach to playing out of defence saw a loose Toninho Cerezo pass pounced on by a suddenly resurgent Rossi and his deadly right-footed strike gave Italy the lead at half-time.
A slightly unnerved Brazil dominated the early stages of the second half and equalised through Falcao's wonderful left-footed strike on 68 minutes. Needing only a draw to progress to the semi-finals, Brazil's march to glory was back on track. But there was to be one more twist and inevitably it came from Rossi.
With 15 minutes left, Bruno Conti's corner was only partially cleared by the reckless Brazilian defence and Marco Tardelli's shot was instinctively steered home by Italy's number 20, completing what in the ensuing years would become the most fabled of hat-tricks in Italy. Now it was time to panic for Brazil. Telê Santana's team needed to recover for the third time in the match. But, in the scorching Barcelona heat, that would prove beyond the team that the world had fallen in love with.
In a matter of 90 minutes, Italy's players, inspired by a once-in-a-lifetime individual performance from Rossi, had pulled off a result that still astounds decades later. Things would get better for them. Rarely does a team go on to win the World Cup having been considered such massive underdogs in a particular match, West Germany's against Hungary in 1954 excepted. But Italy did just that. A semi-final against Poland was easily won 2-0, both goals coming from the unstoppable Rossi, who also scored the opener in the 3-1 win over West Germany in the final. The man who couldn't buy a goal in four matches had scored six in three to finish as the tournament's top scorer and best player.
To this day, faded photos of Rossi and his teammates still hang on the walls of pizzerias and cafes across an eternally grateful nation. In Italy, Rossi's heroics against Brazil are unmatched in the hearts of football fans. The same can't be said for so many outside it.
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Till now, along with the hosts USA, Mexico and Canada, ten other teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026. For the first time, 48 teams will participate in the World Cup.
Australia celebrate qualifying for their sixth straight FIFA World Cup 2026.
The participating teams' line-up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has started taking shape, as Iran and Argentina have booked their place from the qualification round into the finals of the tournament.
In 2022, the FIFA World Cupprovided an unforgettable experience for over 1 billion viewers who tuned in. LionelMessi-led Argentina to victory, giving the nation moments of joy and a fitting tribute to the late Diego Maradona while solidifying his place among players who have won every major trophy.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his team in their bid to improve the quality of the World Cup and promote inclusivity increased the number of teams that will participate in the World Cup from an initial 32 teams to 48 teams.
The teams will be split into 12 groups of 4 teams, with the top 2 of each group and the 8 best third-placed teams progressing to a new Round of 32,
The tournament will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in three North American countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
The tournament will be the first hosted by three nations and the first North American World Cup since 1994 and will be the first World Cup since 2002 to be hosted by more than one nation.
Qualification for the World Cup is done based on the regions of the World. Each regional Confederation is responsible for its qualification tournament, which will consist of at least one round of competition using the following formats
Confederations can use a League format in which each team in a group plays all other teams in their group twice – once at home and once away.
A single round-robin format in which each team in a group plays all other teams in their group once, with the venues either drawn at random or assigned by the confederation with the agreement of the playing association
A Knockout format in which each team in a round plays one other team over two legs once at home and once away.
With FIFA's permission, a tournament is held in one of the participating nations or neutral territory.
With FIFA's permission, a single-leg knockout format.
Europe has 16 slots, Asia has 8 slots with one extra from playoffs making it 9, Africa has 9 slots with one extra coming from playoffs,South America has 6 with one extra coming from playoffs making a total of 7, North America has 6 slots with 3 already taken due to the host nations.
Teams That Have Qualified
With qualifications still ongoing, the only nations that have qualified are the host nations, namely the United States of America, Mexico, and Canada qualification process for the World Cup will be ongoing till the end of November 2025, and till then, teams will be struggling to qualify.
1. The USA
Despite not predominantly being a football nation, the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) has managed to establish a formidable team with the likes of Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun.
The appointment of Argentinian Mauricio Pochettino as their head coach shows some sign of intent that the country intends to go as far as possible in the World Cup.
Mexico has qualified for every World Cup in the past decade, but playing on home soil will give them the advantage of fan support. While they may be without their veteran goalkeeper Ochoa, who has been crucial in past tournaments, they remain a team not to be underestimated.
Canada had a memorable 2022 World Cup in Qatar, highlighted by their surprising win against Belgium. However, they lost their remaining group games to Morocco and Croatia, leading to their early exit from the tournament.
Known for their attacking football, Canada relies on pace in midfield and attack, with Jonathan David and Alphonso Davies being key to their World Cup ambitions.
Teams from the Qualifier Rounds
4. Japan
Japan has become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup from the qualification round. On March 20, Thursday, Hajime Moriyasu's side beat Bahrain 2-0 in Group C of the AFC World Cup qualifiers.
Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo scored in the second half to inspire the Samurai Blue to ensure their eighth consecutive World Cup appearance, guaranteeing a top-two finish in the qualifiers standings.
New Zealand has qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the third time with a 3-0 home win over New Caledonia in the OFC Qualifiers Final on Monday, March 24.
Three second-half goals from Michael Boxall, Kosta Barbarouses, and Elijah led New Zealand to a comfortable 3-0 win at Eden Park in Auckland. This win marks the All Whites' return to the World Cup for the first time since 2010 when they registered three draws against Slovakia, Italy, and Paraguay in South Africa.
For the first time, the All Whites qualified directly for a World Cup, as Oceania received an automatic spot in next year’s 48-team tournament, rather than having to go through an intercontinental play-off as they did in the past.
6. Iran
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Iran have become the second Asian side to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals following a 2-2 draw against Uzbekistan on March 25 in the third round of the AFC World Cup Qualifiers Group A.
Mehdi Taremi's brace secured a point for Iran to stay atop the Group A table with 20 points in 8 matches, securing the guaranteed top two finish in the group stage. On the other hand, Uzbekistan is just one victory away from their inaugural World Cup appearance.
Tino pai to our fantastic national football team🙌 Mean as! Iran has secured its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the third team to qualify after Japan and @NZ_Football Ka mau te wehi 🇮🇷 This marks our fourth consecutive appearance after 2014,2018,and2022!#FIFAWorldCuppic.twitter.com/2RjE9j2gpa
— The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran (@iranembassy_nz) March 25, 2025
Despite the qualification format being made easier for Asia due to the expanded 48-team World Cup, Iran has sealed the passage to their fourth World Cup finals in a row, and seventh in their history.
In the AFC Qualifiers, the top two teams qualify directly for the World Cup, while the teams finishing third and fourth in the three Asian groups will enter an additional qualifying round.
7. Argentina
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The reigning World Champions have stormed into the FIFA World Cup 2026 following a 4-1 crushing over eternal rivals Brazil in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers on March 26.
La Albiceleste currently top the table with 31 points in 14 matches, 16 points clear of seventh-placed Venezuela, with the required seven points at this point.
8. Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 as the 8th team to qualify till now. They have qualified in virtue of finishing in the top two in Group A of the AFC's third-round of qualifiers.
This is the first time they have qualified for the FIFA World Cup. Not only that, they are the first Central Asia country to qualify for the grandest stage of football.
South Korea qualified for their 11th straight FIFA World Cup after finishing in the top two of the AFC third round qualifiers. Tottenham's Son Heung-min, Wolves' Hwang Hee-chan, Bayern Munich's Kim Min-jae and Paris Saint-Germain's Lee Kang-in all will be ready to star for South Korea in the upcoming World Cup.
Ali Olwan scored a hat-trick against Oman to take Jordan to their maiden FIFA World Cup
While South Korea sealed their spot at the FIFA World Cup with that 2-0 victory over Iraq, their win also ensured that Jordan will be playing at their first-ever FIFA World Cup next year.
Ali Olwan's hat-trick has given them a big 3-0 win over Oman, and after South Korea's win, they will now create history at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
In Group B of the AFC Third round qualifiers, Jordan lost only one match and finished in the top two of the group, below South Korea.
Socceroos confirmed their place at a sixth successive FIFA World Cup after beating Saudi Arabia by 2-1 in Saudi Arabia. Connor Metcalfe (42), Mitch Duke (48) scored for the Aussies to help them win after falling behind by a 19-minute goal from Abdulrahman Al-Aboud.
Australia have now confirmed the top spot in Group C in the AFC Third round qualifiers. Japan are leading Group C, which have already qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Brazil continued their run at the FIFA World Cup after ensuring qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026. They are the only team to qualify for every FIFA World Cup.
The Selecao defeated Paraguay by 1-0 as Vinicius Jr. handed a special gift to new Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti for his 66th birthday.
VINIIII JR.!!!!
TINHAA QUE SER ELE!! BELO PRESENTÃO DE ANIVERSÁRIO PARA O MISTER 🇧🇷🇧🇷
AFC and CONCACAF Chiefs express concerns over 64-team World Cup expansion
AFC president, Shaikh Salman, and Concacaf president, Victor Montagliani, have raised their voices against the proposal of expansion to a 64-team World Cup.
The controversy over the potential increase in the 2030 FIFA World Cup roster to 64 teams has gained momentum, with key football officials coming out to oppose it. The Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have joined forces against this controversial suggestion.
Should the 2030 World Cup be expanded to 64 teams❓🌎 🏆
Alejandro Dominguez, president of CONMEBOL, is proposing a one-time expansion of the 2030 Men's World Cup to 64 teams to mark the tournament’s 100th anniversary.
Concacaf chief Victor Montagliani has joined the increasing call to oppose the plan to increase the World Cup teams to 64, claiming increasing the number of teams "would not be the right move".
AFC president Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa also warned against the expansion to 64 teams and the ‘chaos’ it could lead to, telling Agence France Press (AFP), “Personally, I don’t agree."
AFC and CONCACAF Presidents show concerns over expansion
Conmebol president Alejandro Dominguez. (Image Source | X)
In March's FIFA Council, Uruguayan football chief Ignacio Alonso proposed expansion of the 2030 World Cup. FIFA later announced that it would study the proposal.
Since then, Conmebol president Alejandro Dominguez has been the frontrunning campaigner for an expansion to 64 teams. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been silent on the idea, but according to sources close to FIFA, he favours the plan and came up with it in the first place.
🚨 An official proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams has been put forward by the South American Football Confederation. 🌍🏆
Conmebol have often been his path to market for alterations that he desires – the most stunning of these recently having been for a biennial World Cup cycle.
Last week, Dominguez supported a tournament extension from 48 teams to 64 teams in the 2030 World Cup as a once-off for the centenary celebrations for the global finals. Dominguez said:
We are convinced that the celebration of the centenary will be something unique, because it has only once been 100 years old. And for this reason, we are proposing, for one, to carry out this anniversary with 64 teams, across three simultaneous continents. So that all countries have the opportunity to live a world experience, and so that no one is left out of this party even if it is played everywhere, it is our party.
Victor Montagliani, Concacaf President. (Image Source | X)
With Victor Montagliani joining the mounting anti-64-team World Cup campaign, he is joined by fellow FIFA vice presidents Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa (AFC president) and UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin.
Following Infantino, they are the next three strongest political officials in the world governing body. Montagliani told ESPN:
At Concacaf, we’ve shown that we are open to change by supporting the Women’s World Cup expansion and the continuous evolution of our Confederation’s men’s and women’s national team and club events,”
I don’t believe expanding the men’s World Cup to 64 teams is the right move for the tournament itself and the broader football ecosystem, from national teams to club competitions, leagues, and players.
AFC president Sheikh Salman and FIFA president Gianni Infantino in 2022. (Image Source | X)
Yesterday, AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa cautioned against expansion to 64 teams and the 'chaos' it might bring, telling Agence France-Presse: "Personally, I don't agree." He further stated:
If the question is open to amendment, then the door will not only be open to increasing the tournament to 64 teams,"
But somebody will come along and insist on increasing the amount to 132 teams. Where would we get to then? It would be chaos.
Even the president of UEFA, Aleksander Ceferin, who also serves as FIFA vice president, joined the chorus of criticism. He stated:
It is not a good idea for the World Cup itself, and it's not a good idea for our qualifiers as well,"
I don't know where it came from, but it's odd that we didn't know anything prior to this proposal at the FIFA Council."
Excitement is rising for the first-ever 48-team World Cup to be staged in 2026 by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
This event is a huge rise from the traditional 32-team setup, and any further expansion to 64 would double matches to a mind-boggling 128. Contrary to this, the forthcoming 2026 event will host 104 matches to be staged in 16 host cities.
The logistical issues for the 2030 World Cup are already significant, with its games spread across three continents. Its initial host nations are Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, but Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina will be hosting the milestone opening games, marking a century since the tournament's first edition was held in Uruguay.
FIFA has yet to comment publicly on the feasibility of this proposal, although they did confirm their duty to consider it.
The proposal is expected to be a subject of debate at FIFA's upcoming 75th Congress, which takes place annually on May 15 in Paraguay's capital, Asunción, which houses the headquarters of Conmebol. The congress agenda is yet to be published, but the plan for a 64-team World Cup will supposedly receive intense local lobbying in the backrooms and corridors of FIFA.
It is a childhood dream for everyone to represent their country in a global tournament like FIFA World Cup. But imagine, you are actually a young lad, and yet you are playing the tournament and winning it. For some lucky but no doubt exceptionally talented players, this became a reality.
In this article from Sportz Point, discover the 5 youngest players to win the FIFA World Cup, including legends like Pele and Ronaldo Nazario, who made history at an early age.
5 youngest players to win the FIFA World Cup:
RANK
PLAYERS
AGE
NATION
1.
Pele
17
Brazil
2.
Ronaldo Nazario
17
Brazil
3.
Giuseppe Bergomi
18
Italy
4.
Kylian Mbappe
19
France
5.
Thierry Henry
20
France
5. Thierry Henry | 20 Years | France:
Before Kylian Mbappe became a familiar name, there was Thierry Henry in a star-studded French team including the biggest stars like Zinedine Zidane, Lillian Thuram, and Patrick Viera led by Didier Deschamps. Henry at the age of just 20, burst into the limelight with France, winning the 1998 FIFA World Cup, and craved his name among the youngest players to win the FIFA World Cup.
However, Henry did not make an appearance against Brazil, where France won 3-0. He had already played his role, scoring thrice in six matches. During the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Henry was one of the guaranteed starters in the squad.
4. Kylian Mbappe | 19 Years | France:
With astonishing speed and agility, it feels like he is in a sports car on a football field. Kylian Mbappe announced himself at the age of 19. Mbappe became the youngest player to score in the FIFA World Cup final since Pele in 1958, bringing back the title to France after 20 years.
He was one of the most important players for France throughout the season. In the round of 16, Mbappe managed to score a brace in five minutes, knocking out Lionel Messi's Argentina 4-3. Mbappe craved his name among the youngest players to win the FIFA World Cup.
3. Giuseppe Bergomi | 18 Years | Italy:
Giuseppe Bergomi was selected by the Italian national team coach Enzo Bearzot in the 1982 FIFA World Cup squad. He started the tournament on the bench and during the group stage did a great job marking Socrates and Serginho against Brazil in a memorable 3-2 win. Bergomi impressed everyone with his maturity in the Semi-final and the Final.
Giuseppe Bergomi was a FIFA World Cup winner just over a year after making his first appearance in the senior match. Bergomi is one of the youngest players to win the FIFA World Cup.
2. Ronaldo Nazario | 17 Years | Brazil:
Ronaldo Nazario "The Phenomenon" was a generational talent. If not for a catalog of serious knee injuries, he would probably be known as the greatest ever to play football. In 1994, a 17-year-old Ronaldo was part of the World Cup-winning Brazil team in the United States. However, he only made it to the bench and did not play a single minute. Ronaldo Nazario placed second in this list of the youngest players to win the FIFA World Cup.
Ronaldo scored a staggering 115 goals in 134 games between 1994 and 1999 during two brilliant spells at Barcelona (37 goals, 34 games) and PSV (46 goals in 42 games). By 23, he had scored over 200 goals for club and country.
1. Pele | 17 Years | Brazil:
Pele is the most well-known footballer in the history of the sport and possibly the greatest attacking player of the 20th century. The Brazilian legend was just 17 years and 249 days old in 1958 when Brazil outdid Sweden by 5-2 in the final at the Rashunda Stadium in Solna, Sweden. Pele scored a brace, winning Brazil their first-ever World Cup.
Pele is the youngest player to win the FIFA World Cup on this list. Brazil’s 5-2 triumph over France in the semi-finals saw Pele become the youngest scorer of a hat-trick in World Cup history. He also won the World Cup in 1962 in Chile. Later on, he went on to claim his third World Cup trophy after eight years in Mexico. He is the only player to have won 3 World Cup trophies.
Italy vs Germany UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-Finals 1st leg Highlights | Germany stamps a comeback victory over Italy in Milan, secures lead in the tie | FT ITA 1-2 GER
Catch the highlights of the Italy vs Germany UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-Finals 1st leg match at the San Siro Stadium, Milan, Italy.
Hello and welcome to another big night of international football. Tonight, we will be covering three out of four UEFA Nations League 2025 quarterfinals.
This is Soumit Bhattacharya, with the buildup, news, LIVE updates, scores, and free commentary of the Italy vs Germany UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-final 1st Leg match.
Italy qualified for the quarter-finals after securing 13 points in 6 matches, finishing second in the League A Group 2. On the other, Germany topped the League A Group 3, having earned 14 points in 6 games.
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Leon Goretzka and Kleindienst's goals helped Germany rebound from a 0- 1 loss to Italy and win 2-1.
Germany stamps a brilliant comeback win to beat Italy 2-1 in their own backyard at San Siro.
Sandro Tonali opened the scoring with a powerful strike, only nine minutes into the game. The Azzuris kept the lead until the break, as Tim Kleindienst slotted home a header in the 49th minute, only after coming off the bench at half-time. Leon Goretzka netted the winner in the 76th minute, handing Germany a one-goal cushion ahead of the second leg next week.
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann's pin-point substitutions worked well for Germany, whereas skipper Joshua Kimmich put up a masterful performance, providing assists for both goals.
Despite a decent performance in the first half, Luciano Spaletti's men failed to keep up with the tempo in the second half.
Germany will welcome Italy at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund for the second-leg encounter on March 24th.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:42 PM
90'+6' | The full-time whistle is blown! | FT ITA 1-2 GER
One last effort from the Azzuris as Tonali sailed a long-ranger across the field into the box, as Frattesi's header went way wide off the left post.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:40 PM
90'+3' | Play resumes
The game has resummed after Ricardo Calafiori received medical attention following his clash with Karim Adeyemi.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:36 PM
90' | 4 minutes of stoppage time added on
Mar 20, 2025, 9:36 PM
90' | Substitution for Germany
In: Robert Andrich
Out: Pascal Gross
Mar 20, 2025, 9:35 PM
85' | Save from Baumann
The veteran keeper has been solid since conceding the first goal, as he stretched his hands out to deny a flashy strike from Maldini from a distance.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:30 PM
83' | Substitutions for Italy
In: Lorenzo Lucca, Davide Frattesi
Out: Moise Kean, Nicolo Barella
Mar 20, 2025, 9:28 PM
82' | Substituion for Germany
In: Karim Adeyemi
Out: Leroy Sane
Mar 20, 2025, 9:24 PM
76' | GOALLLLL! Goretzka heads it in! ITA 1-2 GER
Joshua Kimmich. THAT'S IT!
Kimmich floated another vicious cross from the corner on the left, which was perfectly met by Goretzka inside the box, and flicked into the net.
Nagelsmann's men are now ahead!
Mar 20, 2025, 9:21 PM
74' | Maldini gets booked
Daniele Maldini receives a booking for a tough challenge.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:18 PM
71' | Substitution for Italy
In: Daniele Maldini
Out: Giacomo Raspadori
Mar 20, 2025, 9:15 PM
68' | Huge save from Baumann!
Raspadori found himself on the left in a one-on-one against Baumann inside the box, but his strike targeting the far post was intervened by Baumann, who stretched his left leg to block the shot!
Mar 20, 2025, 9:13 PM
67' | That was close!
Tonali did a sublime backheel to play it back to Kean inside the box, whose powerful strike soared past the target.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:12 PM
66' | Substituion for Germany
In: Jamie Leweling
Out: Nadiem Amiri
Mar 20, 2025, 9:10 PM
64' | Substitutions for Italy
In: Raoul Bellnova, Samuele Ricci
Out : Matteo Politano, Nicolo Rovella
Mar 20, 2025, 9:04 PM
56' | Amiri gets a yellow
Nadiem Amiri, the German midfielder is now booked for an offence.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:03 PM
56' | Off target for Udogie
Udogie attempted to find the net with a header right from the middle of the box but skied it over the bar.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:00 PM
53' | Great block by Donnarumma!
Udogie followed the ball as Kimmich tried to get a hold of it close to the six-yard box, but Donnarumma came off the line to make a crucial block!
Mar 20, 2025, 8:59 PM
52' | Rovella gets booked
Italian midfielder Nicolo Rovella gets the first booking of the evening for a foul on Goretzka.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:57 PM
49' | GOALLL! Kleindienst finds the net! | ITA 1-1 GER
An absolutely brilliant cross by Kimmich sailed into the box from the right, as Kleindienst had risen above all to send the ball past Donnarumma, bringing Germany back in the business.
The first touch from the new entrant, and he equalizes for Germany!
Mar 20, 2025, 8:53 PM
46' | Second half begins
Mar 20, 2025, 8:53 PM
Half-time substitutions | Germany
In: Tim Kleindienst, Nico Schlotterbeck
Out: Jonathan Burkardt, David Raum
Mar 20, 2025, 8:35 PM
45'+3' | The half-time whistle is blown. | HT ITA 1-0 GER
Gross almost fell over Donnrumma while trying to anticipate the corner, but fouled him instead. Rudiger disagreed, but the decision stands.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:31 PM
42' | Amiri sends it over
Amiri, the new German starter, sailed the free-kick just inches over the crosspiece, following a set-piece right off the edge of the penalty area.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:28 PM
39' | Save by Donnrumma!
Donnarumma dived forward to send the ball past the line following a cut-in pass from Amiri.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:27 PM
38' | Chance for Germany
Raum's cross from the set-piece free-kick from the right went past everyone inside the box.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:20 PM
32' | Another huge save from Baumann!
Moise Kean found himself getting chased by two opposition defenders inside the box, but before they could catch up, Kean utilized the power and took a strike. However, Baumann made another great stop, putting the ball over the top.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:18 PM
30' | Briliant stop from Baumann
Tonali sliced another full-paced long-range strike on target from a second ball, but this time, Baumann made a brilliant stop on his goalmouth, putting his body completely behind the ball.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:16 PM
28' | Donnarumma clears
Donnarumma has always been one of the best goalkeepers in case of outings. He again showed his prowess, coming off his line to drift away a cross by Kimmich from the left corner.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:12 PM
23' | Germany is pushing
Italy somehow managed to keep the ball off the net, as Donnarumma put his fingertips on a long ball to drift it away. Italy's defence line stayed alert to block two other shots as well.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:10 PM
22' | Good clearence from Rudiger
Barella and Politano again combined up in the right upfront, as Barella looked for Kean inside the box, but Rudiger headed the ball away, showcasing a brave piece of defending.
Goretzka had another attempt at goal with a first-touch strike from a distance, but Donnarumma dived forward to claim it well and good.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:04 PM
15' | Off target from Goretzka
That was a sublime cross from Kimmich from the right flank, which Goretzka met in the middle of the box, but powered his header just over the crosspiece.
Mar 20, 2025, 7:59 PM
9' | GOALLLL! Tonali slots it home! | ITA 1-0 GER
A fierce start from the Azzuris!
Barella curled in a beautiful grounded pass into the box which Politano received, breezed the ball past Baumann but Tah cleared away. However, Sandro Tonali anticipated it just outside of the 18-yard box and just rocketed it home with a right-footed half-volleyed strike!
One shot. One goal. Italy ahead!
Mar 20, 2025, 7:52 PM
4' | Easy collection for Baumann
Barella unleashed a beautiful Trivela pass for Raspadori, running upwards in a counter, but Baumann had the ball in his gloves.
Mar 20, 2025, 7:51 PM
3' | End-to-end display
Inside the first 15 seconds, Germany earned a corner. On the contrary, Italy initiated a quick counter-attack.
Mar 20, 2025, 7:47 PM
1' | Kick Off!
The match is underway at the iconic San Siro!
Mar 20, 2025, 7:45 PM
Things are definitely heating up!
Italy defeated Germany 2-0 in extra time in Dortmund in the 2006 FIFA World Cup semifinal 🇩🇪
Starting XI: Oliver Baumann (GK); Joshua Kimmich (C), Jonathan Tah, Antonio Rüdiger, David Raum; Pascal Groß, Leon Goretzka; Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala, Nadiem Amiri; Jonathan Burkardt
Football fans from India can watch the Italy vs Germany UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 1st leg match LIVE on Sony Ten 3 TV Channel on Television and Sony LIV app and website with a paid subscription.
Mar 20, 2025, 4:28 PM
Match Details
Match: Italy vs Germany
Tournament: UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-Finals 1st leg
Brazil All-stars vs India All-stars: Which legends are going to take part in this historic clash?
Get ready for an epic showdown between Brazil All-Stars and India All-Stars at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, featuring Brazilian legends like Cafu, Rivaldo, and Ronaldinho.
Indian Football fans are set to witness an unforgettable night as Football Plus Academy officially launches ticket sales for the highly anticipated Brazil All-Stars vs India All-Stars match, featuring FIFA World Cup-winning Brazilian football icons. The historic showdown will take place on March 30, 2025, at 7:00 pm IST at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai.
This unique event will mark the first time that members of Brazil's legendary World Cup-winning squad, including Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Cafu, and Coach Dunga-will play on Indian soil. The match promises to be a grand spectacle, as the Brazilian greats take on the star-studded India All-Stars team, led by the legendary coach Prasanta Kumar Banerjee.
Marcleo Fernando Domingues de Rezende (Camanducaia)
Elivelton
Forwards:
Paulo Sergio
Viola
Jorginho
Amaral
Lucio
Ronaldinho
Manager:
Dunga
Alexander Ferro
India All-Stars:
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Goalkeepers:
Subhasish Roychowdhury
Karanjit Singh
Defenders:
Mehtab Hossain
Deepak Kumar Mandal
Mahesh Gawali
Mehraj Uddin Wadoo
Midfielders:
Ravanan Dharmaraj
Pradeep NP
Syed Rahim Nabi
Climax Lourenco
Arnab Kumar Mondal
Forwards:
Alvito D'Cunha
Venkatesh Shanmugam
Mohan Raj
Bibiano Fernandes
IM Vijayan
Manager:
Prasanta Kumar Banerjee
Ticket Details:
Tickets are available exclusively on Book My Show from Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 4 pm IST with limited tickets available.
Rivaldo's reaction:
“I am coming to share an unforgettable experience. On March 30th, I’ll be there to create truly special moments with all of you. It’s going to be an incredible experience"
Brazilian legend Rivaldo also shared his enthusiasm for the match, promising Indian fans an unforgettable experience and looking forward to creating special moments on the pitch.
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