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Five years after his death, Diego Maradona’s family demand justice
In the Spotlight Argentine football legend’s medical team accused of negligent homicide and will stand trial – again – next year
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Will 2026 be the Trump World Cup?
In the Spotlight US president already using the world’s most popular football tournament to score political points
By The Week UK Published
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‘Laughing stock’: Anthony Joshua’s £140m bout with Jake Paul
Talking Point Boxing fans have expressed concerns the YouTuber may not survive the fight with British heavyweight
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Will Japan’s first female prime minister defy sumo’s ban on women?
Under the Radar Sanae Takaichi must decide whether to break with centuries of tradition and step into the ring to present the trophy
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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David Beckham’s rocky road to knighthood
In The Spotlight Football star has waged a ‘20-year campaign’ for the honour
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What India’s World Cup win means for women’s cricket
In The Spotlight The landmark victory could change women’s cricket ‘as we know it’
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi: how they compare on goals, career stats and awards
In Depth Stars continue to break records and push their 20-year rivalry even as they enter the twilight of their careers
By Mike Starling, The Week UK Last updated
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Why are Israeli football fans facing bans?
Today's Big Question Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters have been prevented from travelling to the club’s game with Aston Villa in Birmingham due to safety concerns
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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How padel took over the world
In The Spotlight Smaller courts than tennis, thicker rackets than pickleball and glass walls on all sides – padel is enjoying a huge rise in popularity
By Abby Wilson Published
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The most abusive Ryder Cup in history
In The Spotlight ‘Snarling’ fan atmosphere at US golf venue was ‘off the scale’
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Why does Donald Trump keeping showing up at major sporting events?
Today's Big Question Trump has appeared at the Super Bowl, the Daytona 500 and other events
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Cricket: has the Hundred finally come of age?
In the Spotlight In spite of the sceptics, this year's competition was marked by a sense of 'real progress'
By The Week UK Published
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Mermaiding: the underwater subculture on the rise
Under the Radar Cosplay meets fitness in an escapist fin-omenon that's making waves around the world
By Genevieve Bates Published
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8 hotels with ace tennis courts
The Week Recommends Bring your A game
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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