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Two years ago Djed Spence was on loan at Genoa. Now he has become a cult figure in England

The Tottenham full-back is the first Muslim player to feature for the Three Lions at a World Cup, but above all he is a reliable backup option on either flank.

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Spain beat France with the strength of the collective and the clarity of an idea — now they are the World Cup favourites

De la Fuente’s side managed to neutralise the boundless talent of Les Bleus with a game plan built around their identity.

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Folarin Balogun becomes the first footballer to join Klutch Sports, LeBron James’ agency

The USMNT forward joins a roster packed with American stars, all drawn from other sports.

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Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy claims France have no French players, apparently unaware that almost all of Deschamps’ squad were born there

There is another thing the former Spanish prime minister appears not to realise: Spain’s national team also has similar cases to those of Les Bleus.

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Lamine Yamal is already a star with huge commercial appeal, and some experts believe he has the potential to reach Messi’s level

With the timing of his rise and a natural swagger, millions of fans already see football’s next great star in him.

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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente’s fascination with Marcus Aurelius and the book shaping his thinking

Marcus Aurelius’ “Meditations” offered a guide to mental discipline through metaphor and philosophy, long before modern ideas of mental coaching existed.

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English fans now have hydration breaks, as well as half-time, to turn to dating apps during World Cup matches

And they can benefit from the law of large numbers, given the number of spectators in World Cup stadiums.

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Jannik Sinner Is Not Yet 25, but He Is Already Tennis’s Fourth-Highest Career Prize Money Earner

A generational talent unlike almost anyone the sport has seen, Sinner's career prize money reflects his dominance on court.

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France are the World Cup’s most compelling team — at least so far — and their global following is growing rapidly

It is becoming increasingly difficult not to be drawn to Deschamps’ side, and fans everywhere are being won over. Not only in France and the USA, but also in some unexpected countries.

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Wonderwall streams soar during England’s World Cup campaign as Oasis’ anthem becomes the soundtrack to every victory

One of Britpop’s defining songs has returned to the UK top 40, with streams rising by as much as 50% in just a few weeks.

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Argentina once again relying on the talent of its stars, but the Scaloneta still have questions to answer ahead of the semi-finals

Messi’s assist, then goals from Álvarez and Lautaro. Yet the Selección found Switzerland difficult to tame.

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Perhaps €135 million may still be too much, but against Norway (and at the World Cup in general) Elliot Anderson showed why Manchester City did everything to sign him

At 23, the former Nottingham Forest midfielder has become the most consistent player in Tuchel’s England side.

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