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Spain boss makes "unfair" Lionel Messi claim with Argentina World Cup declaration

Luis Enrique is plotting Spain's route to World Cup glory in Qatar but would happily see Lionel Messi and Argentina triumph if his nation were not successful

Daily Mirror

Sportswashing and spectacle as Qatar’s World Cup of conflicts kicks off

The greatest show on Earth will take place against a background of human suffering that cannot be ignored

The Independent UK

Welcome to bizarre Qatar: a World Cup you won't forget - Joe Callaghan

It was a Thursday, apparently…Thursday December 2, 2010. Just 12 years but a lifetime ago at the same time.

The National (Scotland)

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FIFA World Cup: Africa's angst and Pele's unfulfilled prediction

Sometimes, some stories are meant to be incomplete, but they are riveting, dramatic and symbolic. Let’s turn back the clock to the Soccer City in Johannesburg 12 Julys ago and reconstruct Asamoah Gyan’s story.

The Times of India

Cartooning for Peace: Human rights and environmental concerns plague World Cup

As the FIFA World Cup is set to begin Sunday in Qatar, observers worldwide have criticised the nation’s human rights and environmental record. In particular, international outrage has brewed over poor working conditions on construction sites for the competition as well as the environmental damage caused by new infrastructure.

France 24

Senegal’s Sadness: A World Cup Without Mané, its Man for the Moment

It’s abundantly clear what Mané means to Senegal—and what Senegal means to Mané—making his World Cup absence all the more crushing.

Sports Illustrated

From refugee camps to the World Cup: Africa-born Aussies relish France clash

Australia’s Awer Mabil, Thomas Deng and Garang Kuol were each born to refugee parents from war-torn South Sudan. On Tuesday, the trio of Socceroos will step onto a World Cup pitch for the first time to take on defending champions France, a nation that has built much of its recent…

France 24

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Gabriel Martinelli thanks Arsenal for Brazil World Cup dream after Man Utd and Barcelona trials

Gabriel Martinelli has paid tribute to Arsenal for their part in achieving his dream of playing in a World Cup with Brazil

Football London

Shay Given speaks of his "dream" of Ireland winning a World Cup as Qatar 2022 draws nearer

The former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper was capped 134 times for his country and reached the last 16 in the World Cup in 2002

Irish Mirror

Alejandro Garnacho controversially responds after second Argentina World Cup snub

Manchester United wonderkid Alejandro Garnacho has reacted after he once again failed to make Argentina's World Cup squad despite injuries to two of the members of Lionel Scaloni's 26-man squad

Daily Mirror

Qatar’s World Cup is an insult to us LGBT fans, but the bigots will lose

A World Cup, hosted by an oil-producing state, in a part of the world not traditionally considered a footballing powerhouse and where same-sex relations are illegal. Welcome to USA ‘94, held a decade before the Supreme Court struck down America’s last anti-sodomy laws.

Evening Standard

World Cup 2022 predictions: Winner, England exit, golden boot, surprise package and more

Ahead of the big kick-off in Qatar, Standard Sport writers make their last-minute predictions for a World Cup like no other.

Evening Standard

Rating the World Cup 2022 favourites: Brazil, Argentina and France

A World Cup like no other is now just days away as the best players from across the globe descend on the smallest nation to ever host, in Qatar.

Evening Standard

Socceroo Kuol ignoring World Cup fanfare

Garang Kuol is paying scant attention to the hype around him as he prepares to become the youngest Socceroo to play at a World Cup.

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The Times of India

FIFA World Cup 2022: Vacant spaces, Indian bulwark and Diego Maradona’s permanent absence

DOHA: “Mohammad?” The lady volunteer handing out accreditations tentatively asked, holding up a card and looking at the sparse bunch of journalists in the waiting area. Directed at nobody but since one was straight in her line of vision, it would have been impolite not to reply. So, “No, Mountain.”

The Times of India

FIFA World Cup 2022: Meet the 'goodbye' guys

Cristiano Ronaldo has decided not to go gentle into the ‘good evening’ of his career.

AAP

Coach Arnold creates Australian landmark

Graham Arnold can barely believe he's the first Australian-born coach to lead the Socceroos at a World Cup.

ABC News

Samoa's incredible journey to the top sees players progress from houses without walls to a World Cup final

From growing up in houses with no walls and children marching through the streets, chanting their favourite player's name — these are the stories inspiring Samoa's rugby league stars.

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The Independent UK

Declan Rice reveals ‘goosebumps’ from Gareth Southgate’s pre-World Cup team talk

Rice now feels ready to tackle the unique challenge of a midseason tournament

The Independent UK

Declan Rice says Gareth Southgate’s pre-World Cup team talk gave him goosebumps

The West Ham captain played a major role as the Three Lions reached the final of Euro 2020.

Manchester Evening News

Bolton defender on Australia World Cup chances & why Wanderers move could help with recognition

Jack Iredale it yet to receive a call-up for the Socceroos, but is hoping it can happen with Australia

Al Jazeera

Do host countries make money from the World Cup?

Major global events are costly to stage, and the benefits aren’t always easily quantifiable.

Wales Online

Doctors couldn't tell Connor Roberts' wife if he would make it during illness less than a year before World Cup

Just one year ago, Roberts was fighting for his life in hospital and did not even know if he would play football again

Daily Mirror

Qatar's World Cup hopes rest on familiarity after Xavi dream failed to come true

WORLD CUP PREVIEW: QATAR -The smallest nation to host a World Cup face battle for second spot in Group A as a squad packed with naturalised citizens and managed by another Spaniard than the Barcelona manager face vital first game against Ecuador on Sunday

Wales Online

Daniel James says his father is always on his mind when he plays for Wales and reveals why he had to leave Leeds United

Wales star Daniel James says his father, who passed away in 2019, is the reason he's set to play at a World Cup

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