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World Cup 2030 (very early) power rankings: who will challenge Spain at top?
The next men’s World Cup is still four years away, but we take a look at the teams with the firmest foundations who should be primed to contendThe 2026 World Cup provided many an …
Why many Black Americans were rooting for Argentina to lose the World Cup | Etan Thomas
Many Black Americans were not cheering Spain’s complicated history. They were rooting against the racism, politics and silence associated with ArgentinaThere are moments in sports…
The quirky side of World Cup 2026 – in pictures
As we say goodbye and adios to World Cup 2026, we round up some of the stranger photographs taken during the tournament, featuring animals, cake … and a dancing robot Continue rea…
Rugby’s landmark concussion case enters crucial week: the key questions answered
The outcome of this week’s hearings could determine the entire direction of the case – we explain the current state of playIt has been nearly six years since the Guardian first re…
World Cup, Ballon d’Or, Champions League, Euros … has Rodri completed football? | The Knowledge
Plus: the most World Cup assists, Ballon d’Or winners with fewest caps and what happens to World Cup balls?Mail us with your all of your questions and answers“Adding the World Cup…
Morgan Rogers ‘excited to join biggest club in London’ after signing £117m Chelsea deal
England international signs seven-year contractXabi Alonso was key factor in Chelsea’s record signingMorgan Rogers has joined Chelsea from Aston Villa for a fee of £117m, signing …
The Hundred returns with the hits and hope that fans feel the love again
Revamped tournament returns with pyrotechnics and plenty more fireworks from Nicholas Pooran’s batIn 2012 John Newman’s first hit, as featured vocalist on Rudimental’s Feel the Lo…
Glasgow Games – and unicorn mascot – ready to emerge from shadow cast by 2014
As the Commonwealth Games return to Scotland’s biggest city, the mood is markedly different from the last time Glasgow hosted the eventThe first person to stop on Glasgow’s street…
Evenepoel pips Pogacar again as Tour de France nightime doping test row deepens
Belgian wins time trail and says pursuit of leader ‘not over yet’Florian Lipowitz, third last year, quits race after crashingRemco Evenepoel took back-to-back stage wins in the To…
Madeleine McCann’s younger brother Sean to swim for Scotland at Glasgow 2026
Freestyle swimmer eligible for Scotland through father GerryMadeleine’s appearance in 2007 still under police investigationMadeleine McCann’s younger brother, Sean, has been selec…
