Football
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The $1.4bn UEFA can walk out with: why FIFA’s $20bn valuation falls apart without Europe
All 55 UEFA nations have voted to walk away from the World Cup, and the region they represent accounts for…
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Egypt and Spain take control as World Cup groups tighten
Egypt claimed their first World Cup win, Spain found their attacking rhythm, and both Group…
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu: “Boston is clearly the best host city for the World Cup right now”
From a German fan discovering Buc-ee’s and Waffle House to Scotland supporters filling Boston with…
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Schlotterbeck blow leaves Germany counting the cost of World Cup win
Germany’s 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast has been followed by a major setback, with Nico…
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Klopp’s clear message to Iraola: “Get the ball to Florian Wirtz”
Jurgen Klopp has advised new Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola to “Get the ball to Florian…
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Bielsa warns football is losing its flow at the World Cup
Marcelo Bielsa has criticised FIFA’s mandatory hydration breaks, arguing that the pauses are changing football’s…
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Iran’s national anthem sparks strong reaction before World Cup match vs Belgium
Political tensions and coach Amir Ghalenoei’s claims of being shunned have overshadowed Iran’s 2026 World…
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FIFA whistleblower: “The pattern of behaviour hasn’t changed”
Former FIFA whistleblower Bonita Mersiades has backed a new campaign calling for reform of world…
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Cape Verde keep World Cup dream alive with Uruguay draw
Cape Verde’s remarkable first World Cup campaign continued in Miami Gardens, where the debutants held…
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L’Equipe suspends presenter France Pierron over “disgraceful” Jeremy Doku World Cup comments
French presenter France Pierron was suspended by L’Equipe after calling Jeremy Doku’s World Cup birth…