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World Cup

The World Cup is an international football competition governed by FIFA. It is the most prestigious football event in the world, and even has more viewers than the Olympic Games. 32 teams compete in the tournament.

England U17s crash out of World Cup as Uzbekistan coach causes carnage on the touchline
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England U17s surprisingly crashed out of the World Cup after losing 2-1 to Uzbekistan whose coach was sent off in the final minutes after causing carnage on the touchline
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Joelinton 'should have got award not a red card' for reaction during Brazil vs Argentina
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Newcastle midfielder Joelinton was on the receiving end of an incredibly harsh red card as Brazil were beaten at home by Argentina in World Cup qualifying
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Emi Martinez held back as Argentina star tries to stop Brazilian police attacking fans
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Emi Martinez tried to leap into the stands as Argentina players went to protect their supporters amid clashes with police ahead of the World Cup qualifier versus Brazil in Rio
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Crazy scenes as baton-wielding police clash with fans and Lionel Messi called 'coward'
Lionel Messi
WARNING, DISTRESSING IMAGES: There were appalling scenes before the Brazil vs Argentina World Cup qualifier in Rio as police charged away fans with concerned players appealing for calm
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Chinese fans attack South Koreans wearing Spurs shirts after Son Heung-min masterclass
Tottenham Hotspur FC
A 2026 World Cup qualifier between South Korea and China turned nasty after several fans wearing Tottenham jerseys were targeted and attacked by home fans in Shenzhen
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England secure crucial advantage at Euro 2024 – despite draw with North Macedonia
England Football Team
Despite a bore draw in the cold of North Macedonia, England will go into the 2024 European Championship in Germany with a beneficial advantage
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Lionel Messi's World Cup-winning shirts will be sold as 'most valuable sports collection'
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi's World Cup winning jersey is set to go to auction in New York - and it's estimated to take a record price, surpassing Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA finals jersey
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10 players who turned careers around in new positions as Kai Havertz shines at left-back
Arsenal FC
After Kai Havertz made a surprise appearance for Germany at left-back, Daily Star Sport looks back on 10 other players who prospered after a positional change
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Liverpool star Mo Salah targeted and punches thrown as pitch invaders storm Egypt match
Liverpool FC
Scary scenes unfolded during Egypt's World Cup qualifier on Sunday against Sierre Leone as Mo Salah and his team-mates were targeted by pitch invaders with punches being thrown
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World Cup's 'sexiest fan' wows in Las Vegas casino as fans say call her 'the hottest'
Ivana Knoll
Ivana Knoll, the 'World Cup's sexiest fan', has been showing off for her fans on social media whilst out in attendance at Formula One's Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend
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England 'B' haven't played match since 2007 – and last team featured Michael Owen
Footballblog
England's B team has been out of action for 16 years for reasons unknown as Daily Star Sport takes a look at who took the field in the team's last-ever international clash
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'I don't envy Gareth Southgate – being England manager is like being prime minister'
England Football Team
EXCLUSIVE: Former Premier League star Danny Mills has sympathy for England boss Gareth Southgate as he likened the job to being prime minister which is a role that comes with chaos
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'I could have won the Premier League with Leeds – the financial mess ruined us'
Premier League
EXCLUSIVE: Danny Mills was on course for a Premier League and UEFA Cup double in his debut season with Leeds but the ex-England star would go on to leave the club with no silverware in four seasons
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'I panicked thinking 's***' after giving one of England's most famous shirts to opponent'
Michael Owen
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Owen's most famous day in an England kit came in Munich as Germany were famously stuffed 5-1, but it was a stressful experience post-match for the ex-Liverpool striker
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International football's biggest-ever results as France ruthlessly bag 14-0 win
FIFA
France destroyed Gibraltar in the biggest win in European Championship qualifying history - but they'd have to more than double it to beat the international record
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'I played for England in a World Cup – Gareth Southgate has overachieved as manager
England Football Team
EXCLUSIVE: Ex-England star Danny Mills had the honour of representing England in a World Cup and the former international believes Gareth Southgate has overachieved with his group of players
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Thierry Henry's 'instinctive' handball broke Irish hearts and crushed World Cup dreams
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Fourteen years have passed since Thierry Henry's infamous handball for France against Ireland which was missed by all of the referees and linesmen at the Stade De France
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International footballer labelled 'commentator's nightmare' due to crazily long name
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Madagascar and Ghana opened up their World Cup qualifying campaign on Friday afternoon in a game that would have flown under the radar - if it wasn't for one footballer's name
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Meet England's future No1 who is trying to break into Ajax's struggling side
Ajax FC
Ajax may be enduring one of the worst seasons in their entire history, but they do have a diamond in their academy system who could soon be playing for England
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Uruguay star who Chelsea tried to buy makes obscene gesture at Lionel Messi's mate
Lionel Messi
Uruguayan ace Manuel Ugarte has left football fans in stitches as he produced an X-rated gesture towards Lionel Messi's right-hand man Rodrigo De Paul in a World Cup qualifier
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'World Cup's sexiest fan' dazzles as she tours round Aston Martin garage at Las Vegas GP
Ivana Knoll
A year on from shooting to World Cup fame, Ivana Knoll has swapped the football stands for the glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas Grand Prix
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Saudi oil giant 'set to be FIFA £84m a year sponsor' as fans say 'football is finished'
FIFA
Football fans weren't best pleased to hear that Saudi Arabian oil giants Aramco are 'set to become' one of FIFA's biggest sponsors ahead of the nation's bid to host the 2034 World Cup
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Brits claim they have lost up to £500 while travelling - due to poor exchange rates
Travel Advice
One in three say they don't take exchange rates into consideration when going on holiday - with the same number believing they have lost money as a result
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Thierry Henry 'wanted a rematch' after infamous France handball vs Ireland
Arsenal FC
Incorrect decisions and refereeing mistakes have always been a part of football, but one was so bad, Thierry Henry asked for a rematch, despite being on the benefitting team
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