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Why many Black Americans were rooting for Argentina to lose the World Cup
Many Black Americans were not cheering Spain’s complicated history. They were rooting against the racism, politics and silence associated with Argentina
World Cup, Ballon d’Or, Champions League, Euros … has Rodri completed football?
Plus: the most World Cup assists, Ballon d’Or winners with fewest caps and what happens to World Cup balls?
Iraola determined to keep Mac Allister and Alisson at Liverpool this season
Andoni Iraola said Liverpool must strengthen a squad that will be without Hugo Ekitiké and Conor Bradley for several more months
Liverpool owner FSG in talks over selling 30% stake to Bhatia consortium for £1.35bn
Liverpool’s owner, Fenway Sports Group, is negotiating a deal to sell a 30% stake in the club to a consortium led by Amit Bhatia for £1.35bn
Could the World Cup be back in the US as soon as 2038? Absolutely
Explosion in ticketing and hospitality revenue goes along with a desire by Fifa to recoup lost TV income in future deals
Manchester United supporters groups in uproar over suspension of season tickets
Manchester United fan groups have complained to the club over supporters being “‘treated as suspects’ after some had season tickets suspended
In the US, the 2026 World Cup’s legacy will be an invitation to do it all again
Fifa’s gargantuan revenue influx from the tournament, with little left over for locals, will beget more exploitation
Here are 48 reasons to cherish the World Cup (minus the Geopolitics)
In today’s Football Daily: Some love for the GWC
‘The scrutiny is constant’: referee Anthony Taylor retires from football
Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement from football with immediate effect after officiating in his second World Cup