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Haaland is making money from his ponytail — and the hair ties that come with it

The Manchester City striker has invested in the company that produces them, creating a collection that sold out within days.

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Between Spain and Belgium, the only real difference was the quality of the substitutes (and that is not good news for La Roja)

Not only Merino, who decided the game himself: De la Fuente’s substitutes maintained Spain’s level, unlike Garcia’s.

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Jannik Sinner returns to his ruthless best at the right moment, overcoming Djokovic in the Wimbledon semi-final

The world No. 1 has rediscovered his relentless tennis and handled the few truly delicate moments with composure.

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Barcelona are increasingly looking beyond La Masia for young talent from around the world

The signings of Joni Hernández and Juan Ybarra are the latest sign of an increasingly diverse club strategy.

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The Club World Cup’s Man of the Match award is sponsored by a beer, raising issues for Muslim and underage players

FIFA therefore gives players the option of receiving a neutral trophy without branding, an opportunity taken up by several footballers, not only those unable to accept the sponsored version because of their age or religion.

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We have never seen a France side like this

Deschamps’ side are so strong, and so deep, that they seem to win through sheer superiority, without ever needing to push themselves too hard.

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Erling Haaland Has Become a Favourite Among Chinese Fans

The Norway striker is admired not only for his goals and achievements on the pitch, but also for his personality. Chinese social media users have even given him a rather unusual nickname.

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USA knocked out of the World Cup, but it is no drama for American broadcasters as revenues continue to rise, also thanks to hydration breaks

Advertising revenue from spots aired during half-time breaks alone will cover the cost of the rights deal. Overall, however, US viewing figures have been remarkable.

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Mohamed Ouahbi never played football seriously, worked as a PE teacher until he was nearly 30 and can now take Morocco to a World Cup semi-final

The Moroccan national team coach, born and raised in Belgium, has a story that mirrors that of his side.

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Arthur Fery’s run from wild card to Wimbledon semi-finalist is the summer’s most improbable sports story

The British player (despite being born in France) grew up right beside Centre Court, but until now had remained on the margins of elite tennis.

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Morocco have become a major international force thanks to scouting and a state-of-the-art national technical centre that cost €55 million

The right infrastructure investments always pay off, and Ouahbi’s side are the perfect example.

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Brazil’s World Cup ended in disappointment, but one organised Seleção supporters’ group developed a model to support the team and make tickets more affordable

Even as Ancelotti’s side disappointed, Brazil will be remembered at the World Cup for the remarkable presence of its fans in the stands.

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