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Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo: how they compare on goals, stats and World Cup recordsIn Depth Ronaldo may have scored more goals, but international glory has established the Argentinian as the ‘undisputed greatest’ player of all time
By Mike Starling, The Week UK Last updated
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The 9 best scripted sports dramas of all timethe week recommends Wisecracking baseball players, geeky data wizards and underdog boxers highlight the best sports dramas
By David Faris Published
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7 dynamic hotels for active and adventurous travelersThe Week Recommends Surf, sail and pick up padel
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Break point: why tennis needs to changeIn the Spotlight Major names are missing tournaments due to injury and the ‘gruelling’ schedule, but heatwaves, governing bodies and match-fixing are also concerns
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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LIV Golf just got new life but uncertainty remainsIn the Spotlight The controversial golf tour will end its deal with the Saudis after this year
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Glasgow 2026: is it time up for the Commonwealth Games?In the Spotlight Impossible to ignore stripped-back feel to Glasgow games – but competition serves as a stepping stone to Olympic glory
By The Week UK Published
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‘Bra doping’ at the women’s Tour de FranceUnder the Radar Practice known as ‘chest fairing’ can reduce drag and save crucial seconds
By The Week UK Published
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Is Fifa selling football’s soul?Today's Big Question Plans to sell stake in World Cup to private investors ‘crosses a line that football’s governing institutions should never cross’
By The Week UK Published
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Kevin Keegan obituary: a ‘riot of colour’ in a grey worldIn the Spotlight ‘King Kev’ was beloved on the pitch, and represented a new breed of celebrity footballer
By The Week UK Published
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World Cup: what England could learn from SpainIn the Spotlight La Roja showed team cohesion, intelligence and fearlessness on the pitch to unseat title-holders Argentina
By The Week UK Published
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Has hosting the World Cup really spiked soccer’s popularity in the US?Today’s Big Question Soccer became massively popular in the last month. Is it here to stay?
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Spain beats Argentina to win 2nd World CupSpeed Read Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute of the otherwise scoreless game
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Is VAR spoiling the World Cup?Talking Point Technology ‘great idea on paper’ but officials call for more common-sense approach as ‘the perfect has become the enemy of the good’
By The Week UK Published
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Russia’s lifted suspension could upend the 2028 OlympicsThe Explainer Athletes have been banned from competing under the Russian flag since 2016
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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