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MLS Year 30: A league at a philosophical crossroads as World Cups loom

America’s top circuit has grown and thrived thanks to mechanisms it now no longer needs

The Guardian - US

Players who scored at three or more World Cups

A look at the players who scored in three or more editions of football's biggest tournament...

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Why is so much of football’s power in the hands of ‘two random men’?

IN FOCUS: Football’s lack of democracy is under the spotlight after the bidding process for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups was left with single candidates. As Miguel Delaney writes, it mirrors the executive president structure at the top of the game

The Independent UK

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Saudi Arabia To Host 2034 FIFA World Cup

FIFA announces hosts for 2030 and 2034 World Cups, raising concerns over human rights issues in Saudi Arabia's bid.

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Perth Test: Unsettled India face steady Australia

Since 2014, serial global trophy winners Australia have laid their hands on two 50-over World Cups (2015, 2023), four Ashes (2017-2018, 2019, 2021-2022, 2023), one T20 World Cup (2021) and the mace that declared them the latest World Test Champions (2023).

The Times of India

Gary Lineker: Key events in career of footballer and presenter

Lineker scored 48 goals in 80 appearances for England, playing in the 1986 and 1990 World Cups.

Evening Standard

Joe El-Abd sees Ferguson-era Man Utd as example for England after staff upheaval

El-Abd has taken over from Felix Jones after the Irishman who helped South Africa win the 2019 and 2023 World Cups unexpectedly resigned in August.

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Netherlands and Ajax great Johan Neeskens dies aged 73

Neesken was part of the great Dutch side which reached the final of the World Cups in 1974 and 1978.

The Independent UK

Players who won multiple World Cups

A look at the most successful individuals in World Cup history

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Experienced India should come with back with Women's T20 World Cup trophy: Diana Edulji

MUMBAI: Former India women's captain Diana Edulji feels that the Indian women's team has a good chance of clinching the ICC Women's T20 World Cup trophy in UAE next month and ending their barren run in the World Cups purely as they possess plenty of experienced players in their line-up…

The Times of India

Mohammed Shami turns 34: Celebrating the career of India's all-format pace veteran

NEW DELHI: Indian pace veteran Mohammed Shami celebrated his 34th birthday on Tuesday. Shami, known for his crucial performances across all formats, has continually proven himself a key player, especially in ODI World Cups. He has been instrumental in India’s bowling lineup with 448 international wickets in 188 matches, despite…

The Times of India

The best Belgian players ever

We count down Belgium's finest footballing talent from throughout history

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The best Croatian players ever

Counting down Croatia's finest footballing products

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Ranked! The 20 best Mexico players of all time

From legendary figures to more modern-day heroes, a look at some of the best men's players in the history of Mexican football...

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The best centre-backs ever

A look at football's finest stoppers, sweepers and more

The Times of India

'My last dance in Paris': India's hockey star PR Sreejesh announces retirement

NEW DELHI: The celebrated Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh announced his retirement plans on Monday, stating that he will conclude his illustrious 18-year career after the Paris Olympics. Sreejesh, who has earned 328 international caps and participated in three Olympic Games, will compete in his fourth Olympics in Paris starting…

The Times of India

'What more do you expect from me?': Mohammed Shami questions Indian team management's decisions during 2019 ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Mohammed Shami, known for his remarkable performances in ODI World Cups, recently expressed his confusion over the team management's decisions to bench him during crucial stages of the tournaments in 2019 edition.

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The best goalkeepers ever

Counting down the greatest custodians to pull on the gloves

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'Two World Cups in a row': Mitchell Starc criticizes team's decision to drop him for T20 World Cup match against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has expressed his dissatisfaction with the team management's decision to drop him for the crucial T20 World Cup Super Eights match against Afghanistan.

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Euro 2024: Kylian Mbappe held awful record before bagging penalty against Poland

France's megastar has shone at World Cups but endured a tough time of it at Euros, including Euro 2024

Latin Times

The ceiling for the United States is "to win Copa América 2024," USMNT legend Marcelo Balboa says

Balboa represented the United States at three different World Cups and became the first player to reach 100 caps with the USMNT

The Times of India

India vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup: Will it be 7-1 or 6-2?

When it comes to cricket World Cups, India's domination over Paksitan remains unmatched. But for the moment focus is on T20 World Cup alone, as the two traditional rivals get set to meet in the 2024 editon of the tournament on Sunday.

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The most iconic football referees

The man with the whistle can be a star in his own right

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Top scorers in World Cup history

From 1930 to 2022, a look at the top goalscorers in World Cup history...

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World Cup winners without playing a match

Some top players have won World Cups without appearing for a single minute. Here, a look at some notable examples...

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