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The 2026 World Cup Could Be the Most Corrupt Ever
The president has anointed himself chair of next year’s lucrative sporting event, which was once entangled in the biggest sports bribe scandal in history. What could go wrong?
A day before his unopposed reelection as president of soccer’s governing body in March 2023, Gianni Infantino’s motorcade fought its way through Rwanda’s capital as thunder and lightning loomed so he ...
The shirt worn by England goalkeeper Peter Shilton when Diego Maradona scored his “Hand of God” goal is set to be auctioned.
Winning the Ballon d’Or, the most prestigious individual award in world football, is the ultimate dream for any player. Pairing it with titles from two of the game’s most important tournaments – the ...
Noni Madueke and Joao Pedro have joined the increasing legion of players swapping Premier League clubs for at least £50m, ...