Between World Cup stadiums and tents of the displaced in Gaza
Despite the war, football remains alive in Gaza. Since the 2026 World Cup began, Palestinians in the Strip have eagerly awaited every match. Reports and videos show people gathering in…
Cape Verde national team — A football legacy
Tournaments are not always measured by who lifts the trophy, nor are great stories confined to the identity of the winner. In every World Cup, a team emerges that leaves…
Mexico shatters 40-year World Cup curse
Mexico’s 2-0 victory over Ecuador in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 did more than secure a spot in the Round of 16; it carried immense historical weight, as…
Foreign minister swerves questions about Britons fighting for Israel
Hamish Falconer ran through traffic in Whitehall when asked why his government allows British citizens to fight in Gaza Foreign minister Hamish Falconer refused to answer questions on Wednesday about…
Haaland eclipses Messi and Ronaldo with speed of 60 goal milestone
Erling Haaland’s 60th international goal was not merely another milestone in his career. Instead, it was a figure that carried a greater message to the world of football. The Norwegian…
Deschamps breaks World Cup record after 48 years
French manager Didier Deschamps has continued to make history at the World Cup finals, becoming the most successful manager in the tournament’s history with 18 wins, surpassing the previous record…
Black football players targets of racist abuse after missing penalties
Black football players from the Dutch national team faced a wave of racist abuse after the team was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup on penalties. The Dutch Football Association…
Germany’s penalty shoot-out legacy gone after 44 years
Penalty shoot-outs had never been a cause for concern for Germany. Rather, they were the weapon with which they settled their toughest battles, and the moment when ‘Die Mannschaft’ became…
Israel spent £50,000 lobbying Reform
Reform UK’s deputy leader said last week that a parliamentary debate into Israeli influence on British politics was “antisemitic in its very motivation and at its core”. “As such, we…
Mourinho claims he switched off the World Cup after 10 minutes
Portuguese manager José Mourinho has admitted that he did not follow the 2026 World Cup with the same enthusiasm he had shown in previous editions, stating that a number of…
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