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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Sport
Ella Brockway

The thrill of covering sports lies in a constant hunt for details

The press tribune during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025 between Morocco and Brazil at Olympic Stadium Annex Sports Complex Prince Moulay Abdellah on October 17, 2025 in Rabat, Morocco.
The detail-oriented work of the press box. Photograph: Jonathan Moscrop/FIFA/Getty Images

When I was a kid, I was drawn to stories that involved a good treasure hunt.

Favorite movie: National Treasure, the 2004 Nicolas Cage classic. Favorite book series: The 39 Clues. Favorite puzzle: a word search. Dream book project: a hunt for a treasure hidden across Olympic host cities – and naturally, a companion series involving World Cup stadiums. (There’s still time!)

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