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Richard Hawley: ‘If I stopped what I’m doing the songs would still come’

On a tour of his home city that begins ‘at the crack of midday’, the singer discusses his new album, how his musical, Standing at the Sky’s Edge, has hit a nerve, and his main hope for Keir Starmer

The Guardian - UK

What is the biggest cumulative football attendance for a cup tie?

Plus: Championship stalwarts who never played in the top flight, top-scoring in the same division for longest streak and more

The Guardian - UK

Players who appeared in three or more World Cups

A look at some footballers from the men's game who famously featured in three or more World Cups...

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Yellow, red, green and glorious: Remembering Wales’ Admiral ‘76 kit

In a new book, author Andi Thomas celebrates a design classic cherished by Welsh fans and, rumour has it, Bob Marley alike

The Guardian - UK

For 2024 Paris Olympics, Colombes' historic stadium regains its former lustre

One of France’s most historic sporting venues, the Colombes stadium northwest of the French capital was the principal venue when Paris hosted the Olympic Games in 1924. After undergoing thorough renovations, the site will recover some of its former glory by again playing host to Olympic sport this summer.

France 24

Manchester United, Jim Ratcliffe and the return of talk about perches

In today’s Football Daily: Manchester United, the Round of Arsenal and more

The Guardian - UK

‘Freddy Adu was just like Messi’: what happened to America’s Pelé?

At 14, the wonderkid became the highest paid player in MLS and youngest-ever USMNT player. His career was ultimately defined by hype and disappointment

The Guardian - US

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'They are still looking for the next Eddy, but they’ll never find one': Eight riders have been called 'The Next Merckx', but none have achieved as much

Heavy is the head that wears the crown of a comparison to cycling’s most revered rider – Chris Marshall-Bell gets the measure of what is simultaneously cycling’s greatest compliment and greatest curse

Cycling Weekly

Beckenbauer defined an era as a player and that was just the beginning

Der Kaiser was not without his controversies but his impact on German football after he hung up his boots was unprecedented

The Guardian - UK

Franz Beckenbauer obituary

One of Germany’s greatest footballers who went on to be a hugely successful manager of the national team

The Guardian - UK

Mário Zagallo obituary

Brazilian footballer with an unrivalled record of success in the World Cup as both player and manager

The Guardian - UK

Mario Zagallo, Brazil’s World Cup winning player and coach, dies at age 92

Brazil’s Mario Zagallo, the only person to ever win four FIFA World Cup titles, has died at 92. He was a symbol of patriotism, grit and glory.

The Hindu

Brazilian Soccer Legend Mario Zagallo Dies at 92

Remembering Mario Zagallo, the legendary Brazilian soccer figure, who won the World Cup both as a player and coach. A symbol of patriotism and glory.

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Pelé's Legacy Lives on with Unique Brazilian Tribute

Join Brazil in celebrating the life and legacy of soccer legend Pelé, one year after his passing. From tributes at iconic locations to global recognition, ...

The Independent UK

Column: The Newby Awards sends out an invitation to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

In a year when “Everything Everywhere All at Once” dominated the Oscars, Taylor Swift took that theme to a whole new level before 2023 was done

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: Mary Earps, Draymond Green and Sergio Ramos

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Santos retire club legend's shirt number until promoted back to Brazil's top flight

After their relegation this week, Santos’ president has confirmed the club won’t wear their "most glorious shirt" while in Série B

The Guardian - UK

Peru, Pelé and Grimsby: Henry Kissinger and his curious football links

Former US secretary of state visited Peru dressing room before eyebrow-raising 1978 defeat and claimed to have devised tactics that were forerunner of catenaccio

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi draws Brazilian fans to what could be the Argentine great's last match in Rio

Many Brazilians have become fans of Lionel Messi in recent years

The Guardian - UK

Bobby Charlton: the miner’s son who became a gifted, global icon

From modest beginnings to a career like no other, Charlton, who has died aged 86, came to symbolise the best of English football. He was world renowned yet never forgot his roots

The Hindu

Neymar breaks Pele's Brazil goal-scoring record in 5-1 win in South American World Cup qualifying

Neymar eclipses Pelé as Brazil's top goal scorer, scoring 78 goals in 114 matches. He celebrated with a punch in the air, as Pelé usually did, and was congratulated by the Brazilian soccer confederation and Pelé's Foundation. Neymar said he was "very happy" and wanted to write his story in…

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"We don’t take our brotherhood for granted now": Max and Iggor Cavalera on mending fences, Sepultura and the legacy of global metal

From blinding each other as kids to meeting Pelé and Javier Bardem, Max and Iggor Cavalera reflect on 40 years of music

The Conversation

Messi is heading to the US as Saudi Arabia kicks off bidding war with MLS for aging soccer stars

The announcements on consecutive days that the storied Real Madrid and France soccer star Karim Benzema is joining the Saudi Pro League and that Lionel Messi, thought by many to be soccer’s GOAT, intends to play in the United States’ Major League Soccer may mark the beginning of a new…

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