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When it Comes to the World Cup, Bigger Does Not Mean Better
The expanded 48-team World Cup is a shining example of the wisdom of an old phrase: be careful what you wish for, lest it come true.
The Sven We Knew Then and the Sven We Know Now
It is 15 years since Sven-Goran Eriksson was handed the England job. But the image we had of him then is dramatically different from that of 2016.
An Elegy to the Lost Mystery of World Cup Footballers
Not too long ago, the only chance to see some of the planet's most colourful, beguiling players was at the World Cup. Far from leaving the viewer unfulfilled, it helped to create legends of the game.
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England is Losing all Credibility by Offering to Host World Cup 2022
England must stop angling for the 2022 World Cup or risk completely discrediting themselves in the FIFA reform debate
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