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The Latest Breaking News from World Cups

Rugby World Cups aren’t adding up for major unions and there is no easy fix

South Africa no longer see hosting as viable and World Rugby is under pressure to deliver for its members

The Guardian - UK

Women’s Elite Rugby: new league aims to boost US game and – finally – pay its players

Kittery Wagner Ruiz saw two World Cups as a US Eagle and now coaches the Boston Banshees, one of six semi-pro sides

The Guardian - US

Steve Harmison thinks time is up for Jos Buttler as England white-ball captain

The team have endured a miserable 18-month period in which they have given up both limited-overs World Cups.

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England captain Jos Buttler admits stakes are high ahead of Afghanistan clash

Buttler’s side, who have lost 17 in 24 and have surrendered both white-ball World Cups in that period, must win Wednesday’s Champions Trophy match.

The Independent UK

Phaidra Knight, rugby great, set for pro MMA debut at 50: ‘All roads lead to where I am’

After 35 US caps, three World Cups and hall of fame recognition, the former flanker is still a fighter – but now it’s in the octagon, for money

The Guardian - US

MLS Year 30: A league at a philosophical crossroads as World Cups loom

America’s top circuit has grown and thrived thanks to mechanisms it now no longer needs

The Guardian - US

Players who scored at three or more World Cups

A look at the players who scored in three or more editions of football's biggest tournament...

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Why is so much of football’s power in the hands of ‘two random men’?

IN FOCUS: Football’s lack of democracy is under the spotlight after the bidding process for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups was left with single candidates. As Miguel Delaney writes, it mirrors the executive president structure at the top of the game

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia To Host 2034 FIFA World Cup

FIFA announces hosts for 2030 and 2034 World Cups, raising concerns over human rights issues in Saudi Arabia's bid.

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Gary Lineker: Key events in career of footballer and presenter

Lineker scored 48 goals in 80 appearances for England, playing in the 1986 and 1990 World Cups.

Evening Standard

Joe El-Abd sees Ferguson-era Man Utd as example for England after staff upheaval

El-Abd has taken over from Felix Jones after the Irishman who helped South Africa win the 2019 and 2023 World Cups unexpectedly resigned in August.

The Independent UK

Netherlands and Ajax great Johan Neeskens dies aged 73

Neesken was part of the great Dutch side which reached the final of the World Cups in 1974 and 1978.

The Independent UK

Players who won multiple World Cups

A look at the most successful individuals in World Cup history

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The best Belgian players ever

We count down Belgium's finest footballing talent from throughout history

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The best Croatian players ever

Counting down Croatia's finest footballing products

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The best Mexican players ever

From legendary figures to more modern-day heroes, a look at some of the best men's players in the history of Mexican football...

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The best centre-backs ever

A look at football's finest stoppers, sweepers and more

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The best goalkeepers ever

Counting down the greatest custodians to pull on the gloves

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Euro 2024: Kylian Mbappe held awful record before bagging penalty against Poland

France's megastar has shone at World Cups but endured a tough time of it at Euros, including Euro 2024

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The ceiling for the United States is "to win Copa América 2024," USMNT legend Marcelo Balboa says

Balboa represented the United States at three different World Cups and became the first player to reach 100 caps with the USMNT

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The most iconic football referees

The man with the whistle can be a star in his own right

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Top scorers in World Cup history

From 1930 to 2022, a look at the top goalscorers in World Cup history...

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World Cup winners without playing a match

Some top players have won World Cups without appearing for a single minute. Here, a look at some notable examples...

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Players who captained club and country

These skippers all wore the armband at club and international level

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Players who appeared in three or more World Cups

A look at some footballers from the men's game who famously featured in three or more World Cups...

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