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Rule change means League of Ireland players face bans for betting on any football worldwide

PFA Ireland boss Stephen McGuinness has called on ex-internationals to stop working with betting companies

Irish Mirror · Dec 19, 2022

Analysis: Six key takeaways from the Qatar World Cup

From the end of Messi’s wait for glory to the first Arab tournament, and the mixing of politics and sports.

Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2022

Les Bleus return home as national heros despite World Cup loss

The France football team was expected to greet fans in Paris late Monday after their epic defeat to Argentina in an exhilarating World Cup final.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 19, 2022

Karim Benzema calls full time on international football career

The 35-year-old Real Madrid striker missed France’s attempted defence of their World Cup title due to injury.

Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2022

Blue and white euphoria grips Buenos Aires after Argentina’s World Cup win

More than a million people were in the streets of Buenos Aires celebrating the victory, according to estimates from authorities

The Guardian - US · Dec 19, 2022

How the 2022 World Cup has highlighted the complexities of corporate activism

Nations and players, and even a number of French cities have criticised Fifa’s decision to award the 2022 men’s football World Cup hosting duties to Qatar. But when a company does the same, it can run the risk of being accused of “greenwashing” or even “wokewashing” – that is, taking…

The Conversation · Dec 19, 2022

Steven Gerrard's Lionel Messi and Chelsea star claim looks ridiculous after Argentina victory

Lionel Messi inserted himself into footballing history over the weekend with a starring role for Argentina to help his nation win their third World Cup trophy in Qatar

Football London · Dec 19, 2022

Antonela Roccuzzo — the first lady of Argentinean football

From childhood sweetheart to one-half of sport’s couple of the moment — this is Mrs Messi

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2022

The football in Qatar was great but Fifa had a stinker. It must do better for 2026

Argentina deserved to win the World Cup and it was lovely to see Morocco do well but the world’s governing body must learn from the lessons

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022

Every word Joey Barton said on Sinclair negotiations, Hoole and Bristol Rovers' win at Charlton

Joey Barton's post-match press conference in full after Bristol Rovers defeated Charlton Athletic 2-1 at The Valley in League One on Saturday

Bristol Post · Dec 19, 2022