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World Cup jerseys have morphed into wearable political controversiesIn the Spotlight Colombia and Haiti are among the countries that have courted scandal
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ITV, Emma Hayes and her chalkboardTalking Point Broadcaster’s ‘relegation’ of expert tactician to ‘kitchen-esque’ set has been branded ‘unwitting sexism’
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The World Cup: ‘angst’ in the USATalking Point The largest, and perhaps ‘most politicised’ tournament of its kind has begun, but it has received mixed reactions
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David Sullivan: the ‘king of porn’In the Spotlight Adult entertainment mogul and football club owner has denied allegations of ‘predatory behaviour’ made by a number of women
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End of an era? Pep Guardiola’s legacyTalking Point Manchester City’s manager ‘has changed the face of football at every level in England’ – but his success comes with caveats
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Southampton and the latest case of spying in footballIn the Spotlight ‘Spygate’, in which Middlesbrough claim a Southampton analyst observed their training, evokes previous scandals by Leeds United and Canada women
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US attacks on Iran throw World Cup into turmoilThe Explainer Iranian football team won’t travel to America – and Iraq struggles to qualify for tournament when airspace is closed
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Max Dowman, Arsenal’s 16-year-old boy wonderIn the Spotlight Premier League’s youngest scorer is a schoolboy not allowed in the men’s changing room
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North Korea’s women eye football comebackUnder the Radar Once a powerhouse team and regime’s tool of soft power, the Eastern Azaleas then ‘all but disappeared’ from international competition
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Who is to blame for Maccabi Tel Aviv fan-ban blunder?Today’s Big Question MPs call for resignation of West Midlands Police chief constable over ‘dodgy’ justification of ban from Aston Villa match, but role of Birmingham Safety Advisory Group also under scrutiny
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Amorim follows Maresca out of Premier League after ‘awful’ seasonIn the Spotlight Manchester United head coach sacked after dismal results and outburst against leadership, echoing comments by Chelsea boss when he quit last week
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Five years after his death, Diego Maradona’s family demand justiceIn the Spotlight Argentine football legend’s medical team accused of negligent homicide and will stand trial – again – next year
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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
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Sweden's Soft Hooligans: the fans who brought 'good vibes' to the EurosUnder the Radar Formed to create a fun fan atmosphere, the Swedish football supporter group has been bringing the party to the championship
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