A football World Cup every two years? An expert runs the numbers
More cups, more goals, more money?
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Gianni Infantino wants to sell the World Cup – but it’s not his to sell
The game belongs to the fans. Fifa would do well to remember that.
World Cup 2022: how injuries could affect the rest of the domestic and Champions League season
From factors like the number of extra games to the time non-competing players go on break, having the World Cup in the middle of the domestic season could increase injuries.
Banning booze at World Cup 2018 won’t help curb violence — but fan parks will
Fan parks will be a key tool at Russia’s World Cup next year.
Does doing well in the World Cup bring a ‘feel‑good’ boost to the UK economy?
Some estimates say the World Cup will bring a £1.6 billion boost to the UK economy. Do they stack up?
World Cup glory is Xi Jinping’s dream for China
The Chinese president dreams of World Cup glory. His best first step is to win the right to stage the finals.
The World Cup in Qatar, in winter – it might not be all bad
A winter World Cup in Qatar is no one-off inconvenience, it’s football’s new normal.
Men’s Cricket World Cup: diversity must be one of the rewards of a successful tournament
Participation in grassroots cricket by black and minority ethic players is strong, but players often experience exclusion and racism.
World Cup: how England play youth and inexperience to their advantage
In the hunt for the next Messi, conventional wisdom favours football players with lots of experience at an early age. Research and England’s example may advocate a different approach.
World Cup: sexism in British punditry is clear for all to see
Thanks to the #metoo and ‘everyday sexism’ movements, the sexism at this World Cup is not going unnoticed.
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