Teams are ‘digital-first’ from the outset, with social media and celebrity networks fuelling growth
US junk loan market hit with flurry of credit rating downgrades
Disputes over broadcast rights and late sponsorship deals disappoint those who want to grow the women’s game
FCA finds that the bank and ex-employees planned to devalue the Gulf state’s currency
‘Very disappointing’ offers being made to show event in UK, Germany, France, Spain and Italy, governing body says
Move comes as football’s governing body expands number of games and tournaments
Czech midfielder, the first active international player to come out, puts spotlight on attitudes within the men’s game
Gender disparity in sport winnings persists despite efforts of governing body to make improvements
Best player of possibly any era wins football’s biggest prize at his fifth attempt
Dramatic denouement had ended 3-3 after extra time with Messi scoring twice and Mbappé a hat-trick
Gulf state has been able to shrug off a series of controversies as the sporting action took over
Most of the game’s greats marry brilliance and persona, but Argentina’s talisman ruthlessly pursued individual records
Plus, a mortal wound for the European Super League zombie, Hollywood comes to the Premier League, and more.
France’s most explosive player has been thrust into the sometimes chafing role of hero of the republic
Gideon Rachman on the good, the bad and the Messi of Qatar 2022
The US soccer reporter managed to watch both what was happening on the field and off
Reigning champions hope to become first team in 60 years to win back-to-back titles
The striker who won man of the match in the 2018 final relishes his new role as a midfield playmaker
South Americans cruise to 3-0 semi-final win over Croatia
Gulf state sought to persuade legislators to soften language on its human rights record, MEPs say
Atlas Lions’ run sparks widespread excitement as fans cheer first African team to reach semi-finals
Unlike middle-aged rivals Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the midfielder is willing to run all over the pitch for his team
Team’s success offers ‘illusion of greatness’ to South American nation
Belgian judge charges four people after seizure of €600,000 in cash
Reigning champions face Morocco while Gareth Southgate’s team depart with ‘fewer regrets’ after epic encounter
