World Cup
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FIFA defends World Cup VAR call despite IFAB’s “mistaken identity” rule clarification
FIFA has defended its application of the ‘mistaken identity’ VAR rule during the World Cup, despite IFAB clarifying that Breel…
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Barcelona set club record with 10 players in World Cup semi-finals
Eight Spain internationals, Jules Koundé and Anthony Gordon have given Barcelona the largest representation of…
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‘May the best team win and racism lose’: Sánchez hits back at Rajoy
Spain’s prime minister has condemned Mariano Rajoy after his predecessor questioned the identity of France’s…
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Harry Kane reveals ‘surreal’ golf round with Donald Trump
England captain Harry Kane has confirmed that he played golf with Donald Trump in Palm…
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Haaland substituted exhausted as Norway’s World Cup dream ends
Erling Haaland scored seven goals during Norway’s historic World Cup run, but fatigue, oppressive conditions…
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Norway tipped to follow Denmark’s path after historic World Cup run
Norway’s first World Cup quarter-final has transformed expectations around Erling Haaland, Martin Ødegaard and Ståle…
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Pelé once named his British football “Idol’ and Said He’d ‘Never Be Surpassed’
Football legends Pelé and Sir Alex Ferguson shared a deep mutual admiration, with Pelé hailing…
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Rajoy’s ‘without Frenchmen’ remark sparks racism row before World Cup semi-final
Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has been accused of racism and xenophobia after questioning…
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Salah’s emotional pledge after Egypt’s controversial World Cup exit
Mohamed Salah has pledged a “fresh start” for Egyptian football after their controversial 2-3 World…
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Kylian Mbappe backs Lionel Messi in golden boot race despite equalling tally
Kylian Mbappe has surprisingly backed rival Lionel Messi to score more goals in the World…