Referee Horacio Elizondo (C) of Argentina shows France's Zinedine Zidane (L) a red card next to Italy's Gennaro Gattuso during their World Cup 2006 final soccer match in Berlin July 9, 2006
Top 10 most controversial World Cup moments of all time, ahead of the 2026 finals which start one year today
One year out from the start of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole looks back at the 10 most controversial moments in tournament's history.
Jun 11, 16:38
 England striker Michael Owen celebrates after scoring against Germany on September 1, 2001
Five most memorable matches between England and Germany
Sports Mole takes a look at five of the most memorable matches between England and Germany ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Nations League clash.
Jun 7, 14:05
 Frank Lampard scores a goal that wasn't given in 2010
On This Day: Frank Lampard's 'goal' that changed everything
Uruguayan referee Jorge Larrionda failed to spot that the ball was well over the line when England trailed Germany 2-1 on June 27, 2010.
Jun 27, 05:01
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: England draw with USA after Robert Green error
On this day in 2010, a mistake from goalkeeper Robert Green resulted in England drawing with USA in their opening group game of the World Cup in South Africa.
Jun 12, 09:06
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Frank Lampard's England career: Defining moments
Ahead of his 100th cap, Sports Mole takes a closer look at Frank Lampard's career with England.
Sep 8, 10:18
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