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The ethics of watching the Qatar World Cup
Talking Point Run-up to the greatest show on earth has been mired in controversy over country’s poor record on LGBTQ+ and human rights
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Trent Alexander-Arnold: should he be in England’s World Cup squad?
Talking Point There are defensive question marks over Liverpool’s attacking full-back
By Mike Starling Published
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World’s highest-paid football players in 2022 – in pictures
In Pictures Kylian Mbappé tops the Forbes rich list ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
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What can and can’t women do in Qatar?
feature Gulf State’s record on women’s rights is under scrutiny in the run-up to the 2022 Fifa World Cup
By The Week Staff Published
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Premier League festive fixtures to cause travel ‘chaos’ for football fans
feature English top-flight has confirmed the schedule for Boxing Day and New Year games
By Mike Starling Published
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Pre-World Cup injuries: the ‘fear’ of missing out on Qatar
feature Lionel Messi admits he’s ‘more afraid’, but Pep Guardiola sends warning to Man City stars
By Mike Starling Published
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What next for Cristiano Ronaldo? How the relationship with Man Utd turned sour
Under the Radar Portugal star has ‘almost certainly’ played his last game for United as he is dropped for Chelsea clash
By Mike Starling Published
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Karim Benzema’s ‘goal’: Ballon d’Or, Champions League and a World Cup in one year?
Why Everyone’s Talking About Real Madrid and France striker was named the world’s best male footballer in Paris
By Mike Starling Published
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Has Liverpool been weakened by Jürgen Klopp’s ‘seven-year itch’?
feature After seven years at Anfield, critics are wondering whether his magic is wearing off
By The Week Staff Published
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Erling Haaland: does Manchester City have the ‘best player in the world’?
Talking Point The young Norwegian striker has already scored 14 goals in eight games
By The Week Staff Published
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Paris won't hold big-screen World Cup broadcasts due to concerns about Qatar
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By Devika Rao Published
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Abuse ran rampant in women's pro soccer league, according to new report
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Over 130 people dead following stampede at Indonesian soccer game
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Erling Haaland: Man City’s ‘goalscoring monster’ is ‘spooking’ Premier League rivals
Why Everyone’s Talking About Norwegian striker netted his first City hat-trick in the 4-2 win over Palace
By Mike Starling Published
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