World Cup
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FIFA’s private company plan draws fierce backlash from PM Burnham, UEFA, and fans
FIFA’s plan to launch a private company, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), to manage its commercial rights and competitions has drawn…
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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…
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France outclassed by Spain: “We were crushed in midfield”
France’s hopes of winning a third World Cup were ended by an impressive Spain side,…
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‘This rule destroyed the game’: Embolo red card sparks World Cup fury
Breel Embolo became the first player sent off at the 2026 World Cup following an…