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Copa 71 review: 'incendiary account' of the women's 1971 World Cup in Mexico
The Week Recommends Film, with Serena and Venus Williams as executive producers, can be added to the 'list of great football documentaries'
By Adrienne Wyper, The Week UK Published
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English football and the etiquette of leaving the stadium early
Talking Point The belief that 'true fans stay to the end' does not always apply
By The Week UK Published
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The NFL's concussion settlement has seemingly failed its players
Under the Radar The league promised to pay players who had suffered brain trauma. Allegedly, it has not happened.
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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WSL takeover: a new era for women's football?
Under the radar Split from governing body comes in wake of record crowds, TV audiences and revenue in the women's game
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Good news stories from 2023
In Depth Huge strides have been made in medicine and science, and records broken in women's sports and conservation
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The European Super League: a 90th-minute reprieve?
In the Spotlight A European court ruling has potentially breathed new life into the breakaway football league
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Hillsborough timeline: what has happened since the 1989 disaster
In Depth Government decides against introduction of a 'Hillsborough law' six years after report
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Last updated
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College football has a major controversy. Will Congress get involved?
Talking Point Why Florida State was left out of the College Football Playoff
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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International sport explained in 60 seconds
In Depth From the Olympic Games to the World Cup, sport brings the world closer together
By Joe Evans Last updated
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Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup: glitz, glamour and 'grimly inevitable'
Talking Point Critics claim country is guilty of sportswashing as it stands unopposed to host tournament
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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Bobby Charlton: England's old-fashioned sporting hero
Obituary Not only was Sir Bobby one of the country's greatest-ever footballers he was lauded for his demeanour on and off the pitch
By The Week UK Published
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Luis Rubiales and Spanish football’s MeToo moment
Talking Point Furore over Spanish FA president’s ‘non-consensual’ kiss overshadows World Cup triumph
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Curse of the Lionesses: what’s causing spate of England women’s football injuries?
Under the Radar Several key players are out of the World Cup, raising concerns about hectic schedules, sub-par pitches and sexism
By Harriet Marsden Published
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feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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