Football
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Lionel Messi’s career shadowed by claims of preferential treatment
Claims of preferential treatment have followed Lionel Messi’s career, from Barcelona training sessions to the 2026 World Cup.
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The World Cup is over: Here are the least efficient teams of the tournament
Full-tournament xG data lays out which 2026 sides were unlucky, and which flattered themselves.
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“The pressure is intense”: Anthony Taylor retires after 831 matches
Anthony Taylor has ended a refereeing career spanning more than two decades. The 47-year-old leaves…
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Paredes faces possible ban as FIFA investigates World Cup final chaos
Leandro Paredes is among several Argentine players and staff members whose conduct is being examined…
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Haaland’s unusual US coffee order leaves fans with plenty of questions
A resurfaced Instagram reply attributed to Erling Haaland has revealed a highly specific coffee order…
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Six nations already have their tickets to the 2030 World Cup
Spain, Morocco, Portugal, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay will all qualify automatically for the centenary World…
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When Will Lionel Messi Retire? The ‘Answer’ May Surprise You
Argentina’s captain has not announced his international retirement, despite Sunday’s tears at MetLife.
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False red card, muted backlash: Argentina moves on from Paredes clash
Leandro Paredes remains the subject of a FIFA investigation after the World Cup final confrontation,…
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“The League is extremely badly managed”: Lens president launches attack on LFP
RC Lens president Joseph Oughourlian has fiercely criticised the leadership of French professional football, despite…
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Eight Górnik fans detained after clashes with police in Istanbul
Eight visiting supporters were detained following a confrontation with Turkish police around the start of…