World Cup
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Europe considers World Cup boycott as FIFA investor battle explodes
European football associations are discussing the extraordinary possibility of withdrawing from FIFA tournaments as opposition grows to Gianni Infantino’s private…
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“Usurping pirates”: Argentina vice-president inflames England semi-final
Victoria Villarruel invoked the Falkland Islands dispute, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi in a provocative…
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“It’s not time to talk about the future”: Deschamps focuses on final France match
Didier Deschamps refused to reflect on his legacy after France’s semi-final defeat to Spain, insisting…
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Dembélé joins Platini and Eusébio as Ballon d’Or pattern continues
Ousmane Dembélé had the opportunity to become the first reigning Ballon d’Or winner to lift…
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“The incredible way Jude fights”: England hail Bellingham before Argentina clash
Jude Bellingham has scored six goals and supplied one assist at the World Cup, but…
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FIFA faces World Cup final row over 30-minute halftime show
FIFA’s first World Cup final halftime show will feature Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and BTS,…
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“I see myself as much better”: Yamal turns ‘ego’ jibe into World Cup statement
Lamine Yamal’s “EGO YAMAL” headband was reportedly aimed at social-media users who had accused him…
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Manchester City step up £85m Bouaddi pursuit as Rodri talks loom
Manchester City are reportedly pushing to sign Morocco’s teenage World Cup star Ayyoub Bouaddi, although…
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“Was the referee at the required level?” Deschamps speaks out as FIFA faces halftime row
Didier Deschamps questioned the standard of the officiating after France’s semi-final defeat, while FIFA’s plans…
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France and Portugal added to list of World Cup’s biggest disappointments
France entered the 2026 World Cup as one of the leading favourites, while Portugal arrived…