Premier League is back: Analyzing busy Boxing Day slate of action
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Premier League is back: Analyzing busy Boxing Day slate of action

Just like that, the Premier League is back. theScore examines the most important developments and biggest talking points from a jam-packed slate of action in England’s top flight…

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3 thoughts from Argentina's win over France in legendary World Cup final
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3 thoughts from Argentina's win over France in legendary World Cup final

How do we make sense of such bedlam? Lionel Messi almost led Argentina to World Cup glory in normal time – and then in extra time – but…

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Even in a World Cup of twists and turns, it came down to Messi and Mbappe
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Even in a World Cup of twists and turns, it came down to Messi and Mbappe

As Sunday’s World Cup final entered the final half hour of regular time, the partisan crowd at Lusail Stadium began to break out in song. Argentina moved the…

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Team of the tournament: Best XI at 2022 World Cup
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Team of the tournament: Best XI at 2022 World Cup

With the 2022 World Cup coming to an end, theScore assembles the competition’s best lineup with the tournament’s top-performing stars. Emiliano Martinez ?? Whenever Argentina needed him, he…

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22 unforgettable moments from the 2022 World Cup
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22 unforgettable moments from the 2022 World Cup

After an incredible month of World Cup action, we review the 22 most unforgettable moments from a truly remarkable tournament. Infantino’s foolish speech Anadolu Agency / Anadolu Agency…

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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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World Cup final preview: Key questions, prediction for Argentina vs. France
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World Cup final preview: Key questions, prediction for Argentina vs. France

Get ready for Sunday’s World Cup final with theScore’s comprehensive preview. Below, we examine the key questions and tactical battles that’ll determine whether Argentina or France hoists the…

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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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How France held off lionhearted Morocco to make 2nd straight World Cup final
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How France held off lionhearted Morocco to make 2nd straight World Cup final

The 2022 World Cup is nearing its climax. After every matchday, we’ll review the biggest talking points emanating from Qatar and break down all the action on the…

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France's World Cup title defense once seemed unlikely. Now, it's near reality
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France's World Cup title defense once seemed unlikely. Now, it's near reality

Didier Deschamps kept every controversy at arm’s length in the months leading up to the World Cup. He knew Kylian Mbappe was at odds with the French Football…

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