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Scaloni’s Argentina record since 2019
Appointed in 2019, he has won 72% of his matches and lifted four consecutive trophies.
The US Homeland Security Secretary said he “danced for joy” after Iran’s World Cup elimination
Republican politician Markwayne Mullin said he had “interacted more with Iran than with any other qualified national team in the tournament.
Germany knocked out by Paraguay, German press reacts harshly
From the tabloids to the country’s leading broadsheets, the reaction was uniform: a third straight World Cup exit before the round of 16, a disaster for Germany.
Netherlands and Morocco in a long-running competition over dual-nationality talent, with Robin van Persie’s son now involved
The balance of power has been shifting in recent years, as players with multiple passports no longer treat African national teams as a fallback option.
Japanese football’s rise rooted in a 58-page player development manual
At the core of Project DNA, which targets a World Cup win by 2092, is a system linking grassroots football to the senior national team.
Brazil 2026 appoints Marisa Santiago, the first psychologist in Seleção history
Specialised in cognitive-behavioural therapy, she has already worked in football with Atlético Mineiro and Bahia and is now part of Carlo Ancelotti’s national team staff.
Rodrygo writes in The Guardian on what makes Carlo Ancelotti a special coach
Rodrygo backs Ancelotti from afar after World Cup injury setback.
At the World Cup match against Ghana, Luka Modrić once again looks untouchable
At nearly 41, one of the greatest midfielders of all time puts together a match of intelligence and sacrifice, of small resistances and clean control, and sends Croatia into the round of sixteen.
Mexico projected to bring in over $3 billion from hosting the World Cup
Tourism surges across the country, with several destinations overwhelmed by fans.
Dembélé’s hat-trick against Norway takes the pressure off and underlines France’s depth
Les Bleus have finally got their Ballon d’Or contender firing, a warning to the rest of the field.
A 40-square-centimetre patch, worth $50 million a year — and only on the Golden State Warriors jersey
An AI cloud computing company will have its logo on the Californian team’s jersey, in the highest-ever sponsorship deal in US professional sport.
Graham Arnold: Iraq’s football obsession is total
The Australian coach had never been in the country before his appointment. He says Barcelona–Real Madrid matchdays are treated as public holidays.