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Mexico seeks a Gold Cup championship against Panama in redemption tour after disappointing World Cup

The game is not going to be against the rival Mexico expected, but seven and a half months after the country’s worst performance in a World Cup in 44 years, Mexico will seek to restore a bit of its tarnished image when it plays the surprising Panama in the Gold…

The Independent UK

From the streets to the stadium: athletes shine at the Homeless World Cup

Street Soccer USA brought the tournament to California this year to showcase 300 players from 40 national teams

The Guardian - US

'Maybe I played better when I’m angry' - Irish World Cup star on motivation

Ireland midfielder Lucy Quinn's prospects of securing a World Cup place took a dive when she was omitted from the original squad to play the USA in a friendly double-header in April.

Irish Mirror

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Wales star on brink of first World Cup after bold play that changed everything

Kieran Hardy was a "million miles away" from a World Cup not long ago, but now could be heading to France

Wales Online

Marriage, Manchester United and World Cup qualification - Diane Caldwell on living the dream

Diane Caldwell was football-mad as a kid, and dreamt of playing for Manchester United and and qualifying for a World Cup.

Irish Mirror

Lionesses legend Fara Williams details England concerns in World Cup prediction

Williams believes injuries to key players has the potential to thwart England's chances of winning the Women's World Cup this summer

Daily Mirror

An ODI World Cup without West Indies provides a grim pointer to sport’s ruthless jabs at destiny

From the highs of the successful campaigns in 1975 and 1979, the West Indies has gradually slipped in the past few decades to eventually fall apart and miss out on a World Cup spot. They have missed out on a ODI WC spot for the first time.

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Diego Maradona's controversial opinion on whether Lionel Messi needed to win a World Cup

The late Diego Maradona was never one to shy away from giving his opinion and was honest in his assessment of whether Lionel Messi needed a World Cup win to define his legacy

Daily Mirror

FIFA World Cup: Who are our Football Ferns?

New Zealand's squad of 23 has been named for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup which kicks off on July 20. Here's LockerRoom's guide for the Football Ferns hoping to make history.

Newsroom.co.nz

The former Welsh policeman who stepped in during a World Cup final because 'something wasn't quite right'

Ben Whitehouse is following in his father's footsteps this autumn but has already made a name for himself in world rugby

Wales Online

Craig Brown was revered throughout a game he knew better than most

The last manager to take Scotland to a World Cup, who has died aged 82, moved with times and never lost his touch

The Guardian - UK

Tributes pour in after former Scotland manager Craig Brown dies aged 82

The former schoolteacher took Scotland to a World Cup and a European Championship finals.

The Independent UK

Romania World Cup stars accused of having 'angered God' after England win

ON THIS DAY IN 1998: Romania decided to turn to the hair dye after winning two games at the World Cup in 1998 but their coach didn't see the funny side as the nation were later knocked out

Daily Mirror

Former Scotland manager Craig Brown who played role in Wales' Euros fairytale dies

The much-loved coach helped Chris Coleman prepare for Euro 2016 having taken Scotland to a World Cup

Wales Online

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Matildas skipper Sam Kerr says World Cup glory on home soil is ‘ultimate dream’

Hailing it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience, Matildas star Sam Kerr has urged her team to embrace the pressure of a World Cup on home soil.

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United could complete midfield revamp with free transfer a year after deal collapsed

Man Utd are looking to strengthen their midfield in the summer transfer window and could sign a World Cup finalist.

The Guardian - UK

Rugby league urgently needs not just a World Cup host but a long-term plan

France pulling out of hosting the 2025 tournament has thrown international rugby league into a depressingly familiar chaos

Wales Online

Nigel Owens defends lack of Welsh refs amid World Cup controversy but doesn't envy those going to tournament

Wales will have no referees at a World Cup for the first time

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The Independent UK

Joy Neville to be first woman to officiate at men’s Rugby World Cup

Nika Amashukeli will also become the first Georgian to referee at a World Cup

Newsroom.co.nz

How close to equality will FIFA World Cup get?

With just over 100 days to the FIFA Women’s World Cup – the largest sports event to ever be played in NZ - Kiwi Sarai Bareman talks about increased equality and prizemoney, getting more Pasifika and Māori playing football, and what rubs off from the Rugby World Cup.

Irish Mirror

Grand Slam bench press prompts Rob Herring to declare: 'Let's go and win a World Cup'

The strength and depth in Andy Farrell's squad was clear to see with the impact made by Ireland's replacements during this Six Nations campaign

The Independent UK

Rhys Webb hoping star showing in Wales win will help his World Cup claims

The 34-year-old Ospreys scrum-half has never played in a World Cup before

Asharq Al-Awsat

Most Players Prefer World Cup in European Summer, Union Says

Most of the players from last year's World Cup do not want the soccer tournament to be held again in November and December, global union FIFPRO said Thursday. Citing the short preparation and recovery times for players from a World Cup squeezed into the middle of the European club season,…

Daily Mirror

Neymar tipped to make u-turn despite "closing the door" comments after World Cup

Neymar failed in his third attempt at a World Cup with the Brazil star offering no guarantees he would represent his country in 2026, but Luis Suarez has backed him to show up

Los Angeles Times

Dylan Hernandez: WBC will never be the World Cup of baseball if paperwork bars stars from playing

PHOENIX — Does the World Baseball Classic want to remain a glorified exhibition or does it want to be baseball’s equivalent of a World Cup?

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