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Italy Passed on Joining Bid to Host the 2030 World Cup

November 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri, World Cup

Italy was awarded the joint organization of the 2032 European Championship with Turkey, but it had the chance to host the 2030 World Cup along with Saudi Arabia and Egypt. They passed on the opportunity for a few reasons, as federal president Gabriele Gravina revealed.

Egypt Defeat to Nigeria May Be Good News for Liverpool Title Race

January 12, 2022 Kolade Daniel AFCON, Liverpool, Premier League, Serie A

More than a few observing glances were cast at the Roumdé Adjia stadium in Garoua, Cameroon as Nigeria and Egypt played out a blockbuster Africa Cup of Nations clash on Tuesday evening.

The North Africans however fell to a limp …

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah had a day to forget as Egypt lose their Afcon 2021 opener to the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Monday night

Missing Salah: Four Takeaways as Liverpool Star Loses AFCON Opener

January 12, 2022 Kolade Daniel AFCON, Premier League, Serie A

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah had a day to forget as Egypt lose their Afcon 2021 opener to the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Monday night.

Hakimi to Shine? Top Players to Watch Out for at AFCON

January 8, 2022 Kolade Daniel AFCON, Africa Cup, Algeria, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, Serie A

The top players in Africa will converge in Cameroon for the 33rd edition of the biennial Africa Cup of Nations and we expect to see some of the best stars across Europe representing their nations. AFCON has long been a hotbed for several talented gems and the postponed 2021 edition will once again feature those playing right at the top of their game. With that in mind, we are evaluating the top players to look out for at AFCON 2021.

Cult of Calcio profiles the in-form forwards at AFCON 2021 and the chances of these players winning the Golden Boot in Cameroon

Can Salah Keep Up Form? Top Contenders to Win AFCON Golden Boot

January 8, 2022 Kolade Daniel AFCON, Africa Cup, Serie A

The Africa Cup of Nations is filled with amazing talents across the continent hoping to showcase their qualities and create lasting memories for their national teams.

At AFCON 2021, the best players remain the Premier League trio of Mohamed Salah, …

Who Can Stop Algeria? Top Five Favorites to Win AFCON 2021

January 8, 2022 Kolade Daniel AFCON, Africa Cup, Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, Serie A

The biennial Africa Cup of Nations tournament kicks off in less than 24 hours and it is ample time to discuss the major contenders for the continental crown come February 6.

The Cult of Calcio will give a special focus …

Jewels of The Nile: AFCON Mascot Between Past and Present

June 1, 2019 Mohamed Ezzat Africa Cup, Africa Cup 2019, Egypt, Jewels of the Nile

On May 19, the Organizing Committee of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations unveiled the official mascot of the tournament: A footballer Pharaoh named Tut. While Committee Director Mohamed Fadel praised the work done by the creative agency, Tut's image doesn't seem to be very original, argues The Cult of Calcio's contributor Mohamed Ezzat.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Russia Make it Two, Salah Bid Farewell

June 19, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Egypt, Meanwhile In Moscow, Russia, World Cup, World Cup 2018

Five goals to Saudi Arabia, three to Egypt. The Russians are scary, and put one foot and a half in the knock-out phase tonight, catching their second win in a row. The match in Saint Petersburg was supposed to be Mohammed Salah’s comeback, but the Pharaohs’ star could only collect his first World Cup goal with a penalty conversion to set the score to 1-3.

Meanwhile In Moscow: Uruguay, El Maestro Tabarez’s Lesson

June 16, 2018 Antonio Guarini Egypt, Meanwhile In Moscow, Uruguay, World Cup, World Cup 2018

Few things are as thrilling as winning a match at the last minute, especially if it’s a World Cup game – and even more, when you are fighting against a hideous disease. Oscar Washington Tabarez, the coach of Uruguay, raising his hands up to the sky after Jose Gimenez’s late goal to Egypt is surely the best image of these initial World Cup days.

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