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The European Super League: a 90th-minute reprieve?
Why everyone's talking about 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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Football violence: a return to the dark days in Europe?
Talking Point Turkish referee is punched on pitch as hooliganism is reported to be 'rife' across the continent
By The Week Staff 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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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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‘Farting barrister’ wins £135,000 at tribunal
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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The Premier League’s short-haul flights crisis
Talking Point Top teams choose to fly despite it being between 25 and 30 times worse for the environment
By Jamie Timson Published
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Politics and football pundits: should they stay on the sidelines?
Talking Point Gary Lineker and Gary Neville have both faced criticism for voicing political opinions
By The Week Staff Published
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John Motson dies aged 77: five best Motty moments
Under the Radar The legendary BBC football commentator delivered countless iconic lines in 50-year career
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Jakub Jankto: first current male international footballer to come out as gay
Why Everyone’s Talking About The 27-year-old Czech midfielder says ‘I no longer want to hide myself’
By Asya Likhtman Published
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