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“The 1966 World Cup was never really on my radar, it was quite a surprise when I received a letter from the FA in December ‘65 saying I was picked for a game in February” Sir Geoff Hurst on ‘cutting it fine’ for the tournament that defined his career

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Sir Geoff Hurst will forever be at the centre of English football’s greatest-ever achievement. The former West Ham striker’s iconic hat-trick saw the Three Lions conquer the world at Wembley 60 summers ago, but just months earlier, his place at the 1966 World Cup was far from assured. It would take patience, preparation and an … Read more

Gianni Infantino eyes junior tournament in Dominican Republic as potential route out of crisis | Gianni Infantino

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Gianni Infantino wants to split the European and North American coalition that is seeking to oust him by attending a junior tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend in another gamble to cling on to power from the Fifa president. The Guardian has learned that Infantino has made plans to attend the U14 Boys Challenge … Read more

Leagues Cup Returns: What To Know, Predictions For MLS-Liga MX Tournament

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The summer of soccer continues after the best World Cup ever. This time, select teams from Major League Soccer and their Liga MX counterparts will kick off the Leagues Cup in the latest edition of the tournament. Here’s what to know as 36 teams featuring star players like Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi square off in … Read more

Missing a major football tournament? Fear not, Wafcon 2026 is about to start | Women’s football

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The men’s World Cup may have finished but do not worry, the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) is ready to pick up where Spain and Argentina left off. The 34-match event will take place between 26 July and 16 August, which sandwiches it between football’s global showpiece and the start of the league season … Read more

High Stakes Absentee: Neymar Misses Club’s Big Game, Seen At Poker Tournament

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Santos superstar Neymar was a notable absentee from the squad as Cuca’s side secured a dominant victory in the Copa Sudamericana on Tuesday night. Rather than flying to Venezuela for the continental clash, the Brazilian icon was spotted competing in a professional poker tournament in São Paulo. High stakes at the poker table While his … Read more

CONMEBOL President Claims 2030 World Cup Will Be 64-Team Tournament

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CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez has claimed on social media that the 2030 World Cup will expand to an unprecedented 64-team tournament. The bold declaration follows confirmation from Gianni Infantino that FIFA plans to evaluate further expansion after the groundbreaking 48-team 2026 edition in North America. South American chief’s claim CONMEBOL president Dominguez sparked widespread speculation … Read more

2030 World Cup: Locations, Hosts, Dates, For The Centenary Tournament

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States is the first-ever edition of the tournament to be co-hosted by three nations — the next World Cup will be just as expansive.  It will be the first edition to play on three different continents, with games set to be played in six … Read more

The Biggest Tournament In Collegiate Table Tennis Is Underdog Utopia

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ROCKFORD, Ill. — Every April, more than 250 athletes representing over 50 schools descend on a third-tier city to play the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association (NCTTA) National Championships. This year, Nationals took place in Rockford’s UW Health Sports Factory, a concrete hangar wedged between the Rock River and a lifeless train track. Inside, state-of-the-art cameras … Read more

The Hottest Snack Of The NCAA Tournament Is Almond Butter

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The NCAA men’s tournament begins today, and I hope that you’ve got everything you need on hand to enjoy the games when they tip off later this afternoon. Beer? Check. Pre-scheduled takeout order for wings? Check. A slipshod plan to flee the office an hour after lunch? Oh yeah, that’s a check. Almond butter? What’s … Read more