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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
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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
In the Spotlight The 27-year-old Czech midfielder says ‘I no longer want to hide myself’
By Asya Likhtman Published
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Pelé obituary: remembering the greatest footballer of all time
In the Spotlight The Brazilian footballer, who died aged 82, was blessed with extraordinary skill in every aspect of the game
By The Week Staff Published
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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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Iker Casillas and homophobia in football
Talking Point Spanish player has been accused of ‘flippancy’ after joking about being gay
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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