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Why Denmark are wearing plain kits at 2022 Qatar World Cup

Why Denmark are wearing plain kits at 2022 Qatar World Cup

‘We dispute Hummel’s claim that this tournament has cost thousands of people their lives…’ Denmark will wear plain kits at the 2022 World Cup as a protest at host nation Qatar’s human rights record. Hummel, the sportswear company that manufacture the country’s shirts, announced in September that the company’s logo and the Danish badge would […]

3 years ago

Teammates XI Quiz: Italy – 2006 World Cup Final

Teammates XI Quiz: Italy – 2006 World Cup Final

The night Italy became world champions again (and of that headbutt). Here we are then, the latest edition of the FootballJOE Teammates XI Quiz. This time, we’re venturing into international football for the first time with a look at the starting XI for Italy on the night they beat France to claim the 2006 World […]

3 years ago

How Ecuador escaped being kicked out of World Cup over ineligible player

How Ecuador escaped being kicked out of World Cup over ineligible player

New evidence has surfaced just days before their appeal For only the fourth time in their history, Ecuador are set to appear at this summer’s year’s World Cup. The South American nation booked their place in Qatar by finishing fourth in their fiercely competitive qualifying section. For a short while in September, however, it was […]

3 years ago

QUIZ: Name every World Cup top scorer since 1966

QUIZ: Name every World Cup top scorer since 1966

Quiz time In 1966, England won the World Cup. They never really mention it. Since then, there’s been another 13 of them in the men’s game. Now, we’re testing your knowledge of the players who have scored the most goals at each of those tournaments. Nowadays, it’s known as the Golden Boot. For a time […]

3 years ago

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