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Qatar’s real World Cup legacy has nothing to do with the football

The product on the pitch was enthralling but was also entirely independent of the hosts

The Independent UK

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

World Cup Best XI: Messi, Mbappe Lead Our Team of the Tournament

Argentina and Morocco are well-represented among the standout players after an eventful month in Qatar.

Sports Illustrated

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Benzema Posts Tweet Indicating International Retirement

France forward Karim Benzema posted a message on social networks Monday indicating that he is retiring from internationals, a day after the national team lost the World Cup final without him. After raising the Ballon d’Or award as the world's top player to crown his remarkable rise, Benzema’s dream of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

I’ve written my story, ours is ending – Karim Benzema hints France career over

The Real Madrid striker missed the World Cup in Qatar because of a thigh injury.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak tells Gary Neville to stick to football after workers’ rights comments

Speaking at World Cup, pundit said government was ‘demonising’ striking NHS and rail staff

The Guardian - UK

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I hate that Fifa and Qatar exploited Lionel Messi’s genius. But I’ll cherish the football

We’ll forget the bisht incident, and celebrate the amazing World Cup games, says author and broadcaster Mihir Bose

The Guardian - UK

Macron wanted to be the French team's comforter-in-chief after World Cup heartbreak—it did not go well

The President of France's attempt at consoling superstar Kylian Mbappe was ridiculed by political foes and armchair critics back home.

Fortune

Elon Musk caught rubbing shoulders with notorious 'corrupt' Russian propagandist

Tesla billionaire Elon Musk was in Qatar watching the World Cup final yesterday when he posed for selfies with alleged Russian propagandist Nailya Asker-Zade during the game

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak hits out at Gary Neville over striking workers row

PM says viewers don’t wants pundit’s views on politics after Neville attacks low pay

The Independent UK

Looking Back on the Year of Sportswashing

Between the Winter Olympics in Beijing, the World Cup in Qatar and the emergence of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf, 2022 was the year of reputation laundering through sports.

Sports Illustrated

Rishi Sunak hits back at Gary Neville over claims government 'demonising' striking nurses

The former England and Manchester United defender attacks UK ministers for "demonising rail workers, ambulance workers and terrifyingly, nurses".

Manchester Evening News

Italy court weighs handover in EU Parliament corruption case

An Italian court is deciding whether to hand over to Belgium a suspect in a big corruption scandal at the European Parliament

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

World Cup 2022 awards: Standard Sport writers pick their best moments and players from Qatar

An unforgettable World Cup came to an end when Argentina beat France on penalties in a breathless final that will go down as one of the best in history.

Evening Standard

No10 says Gary Neville comparing Qatari labour to UK ‘not appropriate’

Gary Neville's comments comparing striking workers in the UK to Qatari migrant labourers was not "legitimate or appropriate", Downing Street said on Monday.

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and FIFA at centre of new debate as World Cup 2022 remembered

THE BIG DEBATE: How will you remember the Qatar World Cup? We spoke to our reporters who were there and who covered the tournament from home to find out their standout moments

Sports Illustrated

Watch: Best Goals From the 2022 World Cup

From Argentina’s World Cup heroics to Brazil’s jogo bonito, here are the top 10 goals from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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Football London

When and where is the next World Cup after Argentina beat France in 2022 final

Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup in Qatar after Argentina beat France in the 2022 final and the 2026 tournament returns to summer time with USA, Canada and Mexico hosting.

Al Jazeera

The morning after: Qatar wakes up to post World Cup life

People express sadness over the World Cup ending but say they feel privileged to have been a part of it.

Evening Standard

World Cup final thriller offers Gareth Southgate and England stark reminder of level they must reach

In the immediate aftermath of England’s quarter-final defeat by France, Gareth Southgate was unsure if he would watch the final week of the World Cup. The pain was still too raw and the England manager felt the need to put some emotional distance between himself and Qatar while he decided…

Evening Standard

Meet the woman who drove 30,000km to watch Messi win the World Cup

Najira Naushadi, 34, is the solo mum and vlogger who drove from her hometown in Kerala, India, to Qatar to watch Messi triumph

Manchester Evening News

Man City cannot afford to miss their Julian Alvarez solution after World Cup triumph

Julian Alvarez is the only current active Manchester City player to have won the World Cup.

Daily Mirror

Kate and Rio Ferdinand's emotional reunion as he returns home after World Cup final

Kate Ferdinand shared a super sweet pic of her hubby Rio returning home after the BBC pundit and father-of-four made a dash for the airport following the World Cup final in Qatar

Manchester Evening News

What is a Bisht and why was Lionel Messi wearing one?

The Emir of Qatar dressed Lionel Messi with the traditional garb before the trophy presentation

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