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Four-part Gary Lineker documentary to launch globally on Amazon Prime in 2027
Gary Lineker is the latest high-profile name to get the documentary treatment — with a series charting his life launching…
World Cup team of the tournament: Our writers make their picks — and there’s no room for Kane
FIFA have announced their ‘Dream XI’ of the World Cup, which is decided by fan votes throughout the tournament, and…
Morgan Rogers signs Chelsea contract ahead of £117m move from Aston Villa
Rogers helped Villa qualify for the Champions League and win the Europa League last season. Dan Mullan/Getty ImagesJuly 21, 2026…
What’s it like watching the World Cup from space – or Antarctica?
This World Cup has not been short of divisive moments. Beyond on-pitch disputes over refereeing calls, life and politics have spilt…
England’s problem at major tournaments? They’re still just too English
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app.When Thomas Tuchel was appointed as England…
Argentina’s Cristian Romero on Gary Neville criticism: ‘I hope when I retire, I’m not that stupid’
Argentina’s Cristian Romero says he hopes he is not as “stupid” as Gary Neville when he retires, after the former…
World Cup star Erling Haaland was born in Leeds, how close was he to playing for England?
The big decision Erling Haaland would have to make was set out for him when he was a child.As Haaland…
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