World Cup News gathered from numerous sources, including FIFA, UEFA, The Guardian and The Independent.
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Fifa exco members took bribes for Qatar World Cup votes, US prosecutors allege
by Associated Press on 6th April 2020 at 23:38
Former Conmebol president among executives namedJack Warner allegedly received $5m to back Russia 2018Prosecutors in New York have revealed new details of […]
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Former Fox executives indicted in Fifa bribery scheme
by Oliver Laughland on 6th April 2020 at 21:45
Multimillion-dollar scheme involved kickbacks to Fifa officials for broadcast rights to the 2018 and 2022 World CupTwo former senior executives at Rupert […]
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The art of photography: sporting images – in pictures
by Ryan Pierse on 16th June 2019 at 02:20
Ryan Pierse is a Sydney-based sports photographer for Getty Images. He talks through some of the most memorable frames from his 20-year careerThe art of sport […]
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Hugo Lloris forgets World Cup to concentrate on glory days at Tottenham
by David Hytner on 9th February 2019 at 22:30
The goalkeeper believes that Mauricio Pochettino’s side can keep the pressure on the Premier League leadersIt was the fulfilment of the ultimate […]
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Tom Jenkins’s best sports photos of 2018
by Tom Jenkins for the Guardian and the Observer on 31st December 2018 at 09:00
The Guardian and Observer sport photographer Tom Jenkins selects his favourite images from the thousands of frames that he shot during 2018 and recalls the […]
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2018 in football tactics: France and Real Madrid did it their way | Jonathan Wilson
by Jonathan Wilson on 27th December 2018 at 11:59
Press and possess is the method of many leading teams but Didier Deschamps’ side in Russia and Real Madrid before them picked up the biggest prizes […]
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The 2018 world of sport in viral videos
by Nikhita Chulani on 20th December 2018 at 11:21
From astonishing tricks to unlikely goalkeepers, via both irate and elated athletes, here is a selection of some of the most popular videos of the yearThe […]
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Gareth Bale targets Club World Cup final glory after 11-minute hat-trick in semi – video
on 19th December 2018 at 22:53
Gareth Bale scored a sensational hat-trick as Real Madrid began their quest for a third successive Club World Cup by beating Kashima Antlers 3-1. […]
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What happened next? How the World Cup brought in a new era for Alex Scott – and women in football
by Alexandra Topping on 18th December 2018 at 07:00
She had already earned 140 caps for England, but Scott became one of the breakout stars of the men’s tournament this year as the first woman pundit taken […]
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What happened next? David Baddiel on the World Cup summer and 'It's coming home' memes: ‘One video made me cry’
by David Baddiel on 17th December 2018 at 07:00
The writer and comedian’s song Three Lions provided the phrase that defined the World Cup for England fans, and inspired thousands of memes. He picks his […]
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What happened next? Did the World Cup waistcoat boom – inspired by Gareth Southgate – last beyond the summer?
by Morwenna Ferrier on 14th December 2018 at 09:00
Sales of the M&S piece soared after Southgate became the unlikely style icon of the tournament. But is it still a hot fashion item? England surprised many […]
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Former Fifa executive says he was offered large bribe for 2018 World Cup vote
by Oliver Laughland in New York on 4th December 2018 at 23:37
Rafael Salguero’s claims revealed in unsealed documentsSays unnamed bid offered him ‘hundreds of thousands of dollars’A former Fifa executive […]