FIFA World Cup 1998

Beckham reveals 1998 World Cup red card still hurts

David Beckham has laid bare the lingering pain he felt he caused to his family following the red card he received at the 1998 World Cup, saying his dismissal left him a "mess".

Croatia's legendary football coach Miroslav Blazevic dies at 87

During the 1998 World Cup, Blazevic was famed for wearing a French gendarme's hat during games, as a symbol of solidarity with a security officer who was seriously injured by German football hooligans during the tournament.

October 2, 2023
October 2, 2023

Beckham reveals 1998 World Cup red card still hurts

David Beckham has laid bare the lingering pain he felt he caused to his family following the red card he received at the 1998 World Cup, saying his dismissal left him a "mess".

February 8, 2023
February 8, 2023

Croatia's legendary football coach Miroslav Blazevic dies at 87

During the 1998 World Cup, Blazevic was famed for wearing a French gendarme's hat during games, as a symbol of solidarity with a security officer who was seriously injured by German football hooligans during the tournament.