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More than 150 players have been sent off at a men's World Cup. Here, a look at some famous footballers to see red in infamous incidents from the game's greatest tournament...

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‘Why should fit young men be dying?’: migrant worker deaths spark concerns over Saudi Arabia World Cup

Campaigners warn Fifa over risk of death toll rising once 2034 preparations start, after Guardian investigation reveals most of the thousands of Bangladeshi workers’ deaths are unexplained

The Guardian - UK

Dilemmas for T20 selectors as newbies stake their claim

Matt Short could be the big winner from Australia's Twenty20 rout of New Zealand, impressing with his versatility as the race hots up for a World Cup place.

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Ivory Coast could make AFCON a story for the ages – but Africa's dream of hosting another full World Cup may be a way off

FFT's senior staff writer headed to Abidjan for the Africa Cup of Nations, and assesses the chances of the continent being chosen again as sole hosts of the globe's biggest tournament

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Franz Beckenbauer was the complete footballer and a triumphant coach

Der Kaiser was effortlessly ahead of his time on the pitch with Bayern and West Germany and won a World Cup as a manager

The Guardian - UK

India vs Australia Cricket World Cup final: Fans slam ‘mostly silent’ crowd

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad saw an exodus of Indian cricket fans long before Australia hit the winning runs.

Al Jazeera

World Cup 2023 SA vs AUS | Choke or curse, the tragic tale continues for South Africa at World Cup

South Africa's reputation of being chokers in World Cups remains intact after their 3-wicket loss to Australia in the semi-final. Despite their formidable form and best ODI win percentage, they have yet to reach a World Cup final. Past losses include a 1-run defeat in 1999, a strange rain rule…

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Five things we learned in the group stage

With the semifinals fast approaching, Al Jazeera goes through the main takeaways from a lively and lengthy group stage.

Al Jazeera

Football heading back to a ‘dark time’ with Saudi Arabia World Cup

Saudi Arabia is the sole bidder for the 2034 men’s tournament and Fifa looks set to confirm the Middle Eastern nation as hosts

The Independent UK

Jonny May determined to sign off England career in blaze of glory at World Cup

May was granted a World Cup reprieve when Anthony Watson sustained a calf injury in August.

The Independent UK

Who is Rachin Ravindra, New Zealand’s Cricket World Cup star?

Ravindra’s story came full circle as his cricket-mad parents watched him make a World Cup 100 for New Zealand in India.

Al Jazeera

England can join the greats by successfully defending Cricket World Cup trophy

From an English perspective it is difficult to imagine that a World Cup could rival that of 2019. From the remarkable bust-to-boom of Eoin Morgan’s team in the four-year lead-up, to the most thrilling conclusion to a tournament ever witnessed in the final at Lord’s, and the way a home…

Evening Standard

Plans to accommodate transgender swimmers at a World Cup meet scrapped because of lack of entries

Plans for the first “open category” swimming races to accommodate transgender competitors at a World Cup this weekend have been scrapped because of a lack of entries

The Independent UK

Cricket World Cup preview | South Africa has the talent, experience and form to realise its potential and get rid off the ‘choker’ tag

South Africa has the talent, experience and form to be the dark horse of the World Cup. With Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram in the batting line-up, and Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jensen in the bowling attack, the Proteas have the…

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Luke Crosbie appreciates his journey from public schoolboy to World Cup starter

He is preparing to make his first appearance at a World Cup ahead of his start in Saturday’s must-win match against Romania in Lille on Saturday.

The Guardian - UK

Jack Willis is ready to show England why he’s been a French revelation

Flanker has been terrific at Toulouse and is eager to make a World Cup starting spot his own when he lines up against Chile

The Guardian - UK

Portugal prove that gallant defeat is preferable to England’s robotic rugby

Minnows have played with passion and skill to light up a World Cup in which Steve Borthwick’s side have shown little flair

The Guardian - UK

Louis Rees-Zammit sets Wales on way to Rugby World Cup win against Portugal

Dewi Lake, Jac Morgan and Taulupe Faletau also scored tries in Wales’s 28-8 bonus-point victory against Portugal in a World Cup Pool C match

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Evening Standard

New Zealand vs Namibia: Soul-searching All Blacks bid to bounce back in Rugby World Cup mismatch

Ian Foster’s side need to up their game after a record loss to South Africa was followed by their maiden pool-stage defeat at a World Cup

The Guardian - UK

The rise and fall of Luis Rubiales: from Spanish football president to pariah

It all started and finished with a World Cup as the elation of Spain’s success exposed Luis Rubiales and the fighter could not keep fighting

Sports Illustrated

Joel Embiid Is Exactly What Team USA Needs

After Sunday's FIBA World Cup loss to Canada, Steve Kerr & Co. should make it a priority to get the reigning MVP in a new red, white and blue uniform.

France 24

‘Dynamite’ Dupont leads France’s quest for Rugby World Cup glory

Widely regarded as the world’s most gifted rugby player, France captain Antoine Dupont will be carrying the hopes of a nation as he leads Les Bleus into a World Cup at home on Friday, bidding to end the hosts’ long wait for a Webb Ellis Cup.

The Independent UK

Jill Scott says World Cup kiss saga ‘overshadowed’ Spanish women’s team playing ‘great football’

‘There were girls that decided not to go to the World Cup because they weren’t happy with the way things were going. And that for me is just so sad to hear because it’s a dream to play in a World Cup,’ says Lioness

Al Jazeera

‘More than basketball’: South Sudan go from underdogs to history-makers

South Sudan have made history by winning their first FIBA World Cup game and by qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s over’: Spain takes stand after Luis Rubiales saga spoils World Cup win

The Spanish FA president’s departure is a matter of time after an extraordinary week which changed the entire nation

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