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FIFA has launched an investigation into Argentina and Emiliano Martinez following the World Cup final

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez won the Golden Glove at the World Cup in Qatar but sparked controversy for his actions as the Albiceleste beat France in the final Argentina’s World Cup heroes greeted by thousands in Buenos Aires FIFA has confirmed that it is opening an investigation into the Argentine Football Association in relation to the actions of its players and staff around the World …

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Rare matchups and famous rivalries: August’s full list of World Cup warm-up matches

On Friday the eighth of September, France host the All Blacks at the Stade de France to kick off the 2023 Rugby World Cup. With the rugby world in a raw state of unpredictability, the race is on for all nations to pull loose screws before the knockout matches take to the biggest stage rugby has to offer. That’s why the August schedule has evolved …

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World Cup: Indian cricket’s elusive search for the perfect team

Virat Kohli has been one of the best in international cricket It is now a decade since India won an ICC trophy and with the 50-over World Cup to be played in India in October-November, two questions present themselves. The obvious one is: will this be India’s year again after Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s last six became the lasting image of India’s triumph in 2011? And …

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World Cup: Indian cricket in search of perfect team

Virat Kohli is one of the best players in international cricket It has been ten years since India won an ICC trophy, and with the 50 over World Cup to be held in India in October-November, two questions are asking themselves. The obvious thing is: will this year be India’s again after Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s last six became the permanent image of India’s victory in …

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PSG will not allow Messi to perform at the World Cup due to fear of being mobbed by French fans

Paris Saint-Germain have decided not to allow World Cup winner Lionel Messi to parade the trophy at the Parc des Princes due to a possible backlash from fans. WHAT IS HAPPENING? PSG welcome Ligue 1 side Angers on Wednesday in what will be Messi’s first game back since beating France in the 2022 Qatar final with Argentina on 18 December. The World Cup trophy on …

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World Cup winner Emiliano Martinez shows off his new £20,000 guard dog

That’s one way to keep your World Cup winner’s medal safe! Emiliano Martinez shows off his new £20,000 guard dog, used by the US Navy Seals and SAS, after returning home following his controversial celebrations in Qatar Published: 10:17, 10 January 2023 | Updated: 10:24, January 10, 2023 Argentina’s World Cup winner Emiliano Martinez has shown off his £20,000 guard dog, a breed similar to …

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2023 Women’s World Cup: FIFA names four British officials

FIFA has appointed four UK match referees for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Wales Cheryl Foster, 42, will join England’s Rebecca Welch, 39, in a team of 33 international judges. English assistant referees Natalie Aspinall (41) and Sian Massey-Ellis (37) will also perform in Australia and New Zealand in July and August. Aspinall is one of the 55 selected assistant referees and Massey-Ellis is one …

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Mikaela Shiffrin equals American compatriot Lindsey Vonn’s Women’s World Cup record with 82nd win

Mikaela Shiffrin, 27, is now four wins short of Ingemar Stenmark’s overall record of 86 World Cup victories; Shiffrin finished 0.77s ahead of Federica Brignone in the second giant slalom race in Slovenia on Sunday Mikaela Shiffrin equaled Lindsey Vonn’s women’s world championship record with her 82nd win in the second giant slalom in Slovenia on Sunday American Mikaela Shiffrin equaled compatriot Lindsey Vonn’s women’s …

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Lisandro Martinez exclusive interview: World Cup celebrations and why Marcus Rashford could be one of the world’s best

Lisandro Martinez has echoed the view of his Manchester United team-mate Casemiro by saying Marcus Rashford could become one of the world’s best players. Rashford has been in excellent form for club and country this season, scoring his seventh Premier League goal of the campaign in Manchester United’s 3-0 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday and following that up with a late penalty and two assists …

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