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Dramatic denouement had ended 3-3 after extra time with Messi scoring twice and Mbappé a hat-trick
Reigning champions hope to become first team in 60 years to win back-to-back titles
South Americans cruise to 3-0 semi-final win over Croatia
Team’s success offers ‘illusion of greatness’ to South American nation
Gulf state sought to persuade legislators to soften language on its human rights record, MEPs say
Atlas Lions’ run sparks widespread excitement as fans cheer first African team to reach semi-finals
Best player of possibly any era wins football’s biggest prize at his fifth attempt
Gulf state has been able to shrug off a series of controversies as the sporting action took over
Most of the game’s greats marry brilliance and persona, but Argentina’s talisman ruthlessly pursued individual records
France’s most explosive player has been thrust into the sometimes chafing role of hero of the republic
Teams are ‘digital-first’ from the outset, with social media and celebrity networks fuelling growth
US junk loan market hit with flurry of credit rating downgrades
Disputes over broadcast rights and late sponsorship deals disappoint those who want to grow the women’s game
FCA finds that the bank and ex-employees planned to devalue the Gulf state’s currency
‘Very disappointing’ offers being made to show event in UK, Germany, France, Spain and Italy, governing body says
Move comes as football’s governing body expands number of games and tournaments
Czech midfielder, the first active international player to come out, puts spotlight on attitudes within the men’s game
Gender disparity in sport winnings persists despite efforts of governing body to make improvements
Plus, a mortal wound for the European Super League zombie, Hollywood comes to the Premier League, and more.
Gideon Rachman on the good, the bad and the Messi of Qatar 2022
The US soccer reporter managed to watch both what was happening on the field and off
Belgian judge charges four people after seizure of €600,000 in cash
Reigning champions face Morocco while Gareth Southgate’s team depart with ‘fewer regrets’ after epic encounter
As France prepare to take on England, striker has learnt to erase past achievements and focus on the next challenge
Louis van Gaal pivots to more modest approach after realising modern football ‘is no longer an open game’
Actually being in Doha is to watch civilisations come together
The ‘Seleção’ have sauntered through the early stages but are wary of a stern test of their abilities
Investors hope internet group will find a way to monetise the surge in viewers and traffic
Plus, penalty heartbreak for Japan, Morocco’s stars blur borders
Mission to woo talents from north African country’s large European diaspora has paid off
Plus, Japan look to make history, defensive Dutch plot different course
Tougher challenge against France awaits in World Cup quarter-final
Specialist and novice takers as well as ‘killer’ keepers can play a big role in who wins the trophy
Praised by teammates and pundits, the 19-year-old has emerged as key player in Southgate’s team
Supporters look past controversies and welcome event’s compact nature and stadium alcohol ban
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