Thursday, November 17, 2022

Roger Milla vs Rene Higuita


World Cup 1990, Colombia faced Cameroon in the round of 16. Cameroonian striker Roger Milla took the chance and got the ball from Colombia's loco goalkeeper Rene Higuita and scored.
Led Cameroon to reach the quarter-finals.

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Zidane headbutt Materazzi



World Cup 2006 final which witnessed Italy winning it after beating France in penalties, had one of football's most famous moments "Zidane's headbutt". 

Italy's defender Marco Materazzi said something that provoked France Captain Zinedine Zidane and let Zidane to headbutt Materazzi and therefore he received a red card.


Zidane headbutt Materazzi cartoon




Cristiano Ronaldo reasons of criticizing Manchester United


After a horrible spell with Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo criticized the club, his manager Ten Hag and others for not respecting him during an interview with Pires Morgan.

Ronaldo who is a Manchester United legend also criticized his former teammate Wayne Rooney for talking much about him, calling him not pretty like he is.


Diego Maradona 'The hand of God'




Call it a robbery or call it geniality, but you can't deny it's maybe the most famous goal ever. Argentina captain in 1986 World Cup Diego Maradona scored on England with his hand Argentina's first goal in the game. 

After the game Maradona stated about the goal "a little with the head of Maradona, and a little with the hand of God" and described it as a revenge for the UK victory over Argentina in the Falklands War.

Diego Maradona 'The hand of God' cartoon


Tuesday, November 1, 2022

The Rise and Fall of The Italy National Team: Scene 5: Italia '90


Italy hosted the 14th FIFA World Cup in 1990.

Many hopes were on the Azzurri with a skillful generation

(Salvatore Schillaci, Roberto Baggio, Walter Zenga, Franco Baresi, Paolo Maldini, Giuseppe Bergomi, Carlo Ancelotti, Roberto Donadoni and Riccardo Ferri)

and their semi final game with World Champion Argentina with Diego Maradona, Claudio Caniggia and Sergio Goycochea.


Written and narrated by: Carlo Garganese
Animation and direction by: Omar Momani

Friday, October 28, 2022

Qatar 2022 and football stars



Football big stars like Messi, Ronaldo, Benzema, Neymar, Mane, Kane, Son, De Bruyne, Van Dijk, Kimmich, Gavi and many will be heading to Qatar to compete and win the World Cup.

Lewandowski, Bayern and Barcelona


Robert Lewandowski left FC Bayern after years of success to join Spanish giants Barcelona. Barcelona who always suffer from Bayern in Europe, Lewa couldn't save them, that's why Muller was so excited to face his former friend.

The Chaaaa ooooo ooooh Barcelona to Europa League again


Xavi was happy with Barca new signs this season. Lewandowski, Raphinha, Kounde with Dembele, Gavi, Fati, Pedri and others. But these stars couldnt help them to stay in the Champions League. Barcelona again went to Europa League.


Monday, October 24, 2022

The World Cup: Heroes and beautiful moments



What makes the World Cup different from any tournament? 

For me I started to watch football in 1990 during Italia 90, believing in Diego Maradona, amazed by Roger Milla's celebration and watching Lothar Matthäus lifting the trophy. 
I felt in love with Italy after seeing Roberto Baggio's skill, style and his boney tail. I forgave his penalty miss in the 1994 World Cup, he is Baggio at the end. Bebeto's celebration and tribute to his baby was unforgettable. Saeed Al-Owairan goal on Belgium gave the Arab world a moment of that they create do miracles too.  
All of these colorful moments continued tournament after tournament. Zidane and Ronaldo were at the top of the world and heroes of a new era. Iniesta's goal at the 2010 final was a big moment for Spain's history, and i have witnessed Klose marking himself as all time world cup top scorer. While Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo I'm preparing myself to see their last dance. Mbappe represent the future for me.

As a fan of course I read and watched moments that happened while i wasn't born from other legends. Pele, Moore, Beckenbauer, Muller, Cruyff, Rossi, Tardelli and much more.   

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

The Rise and Fall of The Italy National Team: Scene 4: World Cup 1982 win


Paolo Rossi was the hero of the World Cup 1982, faced the world's best footballers like Maradona, Zico, Socrates, Falcao, Lato and Rummenigge and led Italy to glory along with his teammates: Gentile, Tardelli, Causio and Zoff. Under the management of Enzo Bearzot and witnessed by Italian president Sandro Pertini. Written and narrated by: Carlo Garganese Animation and direction by: Omar Momani