Messi finally wins World Cup as Argentina dethrones France in epic final
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Messi finally wins World Cup as Argentina dethrones France in epic final

Lionel Messi is a World Cup champion. The 35-year-old had to do it the hard way, but Messi added the coveted trophy to his collection after Argentina beat…

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Why Qatar's sportswashing project is surviving World Cup controversies
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Why Qatar's sportswashing project is surviving World Cup controversies

The 1934 World Cup was dictator Benito Mussolini’s propaganda showpiece. The Fascist anthem “Giovinezza” was sung at each game. The regime’s flags flew. Even FIFA’s commemorative postage stamps…

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Report: USMNT's Reyna was almost sent home from Qatar over lack of effort
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Report: USMNT's Reyna was almost sent home from Qatar over lack of effort

The mysterious lack of playing time for Giovanni Reyna was one of the major talking points before and after the United States men’s national team was knocked out…

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Biggest winners and losers from wildest World Cup group stage ever
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Biggest winners and losers from wildest World Cup group stage ever

Everyone, take a breath. A most remarkable World Cup group stage came to an appropriately thrilling conclusion on Friday, as the knockout round was solidified following several days…

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World Cup roundup, Day 12: Belgium and Germany flop, Canada takes notes
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World Cup roundup, Day 12: Belgium and Germany flop, Canada takes notes

The 2022 World Cup is in full swing. At the end of every matchday, we’ll review the biggest talking points emanating from Qatar and break down all the…

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World Cup roundup, Day 11: Chaos in Group C, Aussies surprise everyone
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World Cup roundup, Day 11: Chaos in Group C, Aussies surprise everyone

The 2022 World Cup is in full swing. At the end of every matchday, we’ll review the biggest talking points emanating from Qatar and break down all the…

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World Cup roundup, Day 10: Pulisic leads by example, Senegal brings joy
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World Cup roundup, Day 10: Pulisic leads by example, Senegal brings joy

The 2022 World Cup is in full swing. At the end of every matchday, we’ll review the biggest talking points emanating from Qatar and break down all the…

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World Cup roundup, Day 9: Brazil needs Neymar, Adams wise beyond his years
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World Cup roundup, Day 9: Brazil needs Neymar, Adams wise beyond his years

The 2022 World Cup is in full swing. At the end of every matchday, we’ll review the biggest talking points emanating from Qatar and break down all the…

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World Cup roundup, Day 8: Naive Canada punished, Germany survives
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World Cup roundup, Day 8: Naive Canada punished, Germany survives

The 2022 World Cup is in full swing. At the end of every matchday, we’ll review the biggest talking points emanating from Qatar and break down all the…

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World Cup roundup, Day 7: Messi's magic moment, fearsome France
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World Cup roundup, Day 7: Messi's magic moment, fearsome France

The 2022 World Cup is in full swing. At the end of every matchday, we’ll review the biggest talking points emanating from Qatar and break down all the…

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