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Time after time: World Cup’s record match durations after new Fifa directive

A Fifa directive to referees to include all ‘unnatural lost time’ is leading to record match durations at the Qatar World Cup, with England’s win against Iran lasting a record 117 minutes

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2022: The five talking points out of Qatar after day two of action

From protests to timekeeping issues to some 'interesting' crowd figures, the Qatar World Cup had the headline writers working overtime on day two of action. These are the five moments that stole the spotlight.

ABC News

Get tough on footy betting

As the World Cup 2022 kicked off in an air-conditioned Qatar stadium on Sunday, so did football betting across Thailand -- which, despite being illegal, has unfortunately become a part of the country's football culture.

Bangkok Post

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Wales’s football revolution is born of tears, pride, fan culture and radical history

This national team is no longer defined by failure on the pitch but appearing at a World Cup takes national harmony to a new level

The Guardian - UK

Blackhawks officially retire Marian Hossa’s No. 81 jersey during United Center ceremony

Surrounded by his family, his six fellow three-time Hawks Stanley Cup-winners, a sellout crowd and the Cup itself, Hossa watched his banner rise to the rafters for good.

Chicago Sun-Times

How to Fix the Dark Side of the World Cup

Like the Olympics, the World Cup is rife with human rights abuses and glorification of authoritarian host regimes. It doesn't have to be that way.

Reason

Gareth Bale ready to seize moment as Wales’s World Cup ‘dream’ kicks off

‘Each game will be incredible,’ insists the Wales captain as he gets ready to fulfil his childhood ambition after long wait

The Guardian - UK

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How FIFA World Cup battle lines get drawn in India

From repainted houses to renamed menus, fans in the grip of football frenzy are going all out to root for their favourite teams at the quadrennial spectacle

The Times of India

Fans, fun, fireworks: Qatar World Cup 2022 enjoys rare moment of normality

Matches kick off with fan zones looking like construction sites, persistent fears over how gay fans will be treated and concerns over human rights abuses

The Guardian - UK

FIFA World Cup: After unwanted noise, time to hear the roar

It could be a World Cup of surprises, as the gap between countries has narrowed

The Times of India

SAOT ain’t slow: how does the World Cup’s AI-assisted offside system work?

Technology to assist VAR is designed to ensure offside calls in Qatar are quicker and more accurate – but it is not without flaws

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2022 briefing: the value of preparation time in Qatar

Our daily rundown will be available through the tournament. Here is a taster to set the scene as the big kick-off looms

The Guardian - UK

What kind of Ryder Cup captain will Zach Johnson be? ‘I can’t stand drama, so it’s going to be my goal to avoid that’

"I love it all. Anything to do with the Cup, I love it."

USA Today Sports Media Group

Refugee football fans lament last-minute rejection from Qatar World Cup

Syrian lawyer Amrou Sabahi had hoped to spend his first World Cup at the heart of the action, working behind the scenes at the stadiums in Qatar, the first Arab country to hold the crowning event of soccer.

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The Guardian - UK

‘It was hard’: England opt to train at hottest part of day in World Cup buildup

Gareth Southgate’s squad have trained in 33C to help the players acclimatise to the temperatures they will face in Qatar

Daily Mirror

Olivier Giroud explains why France dressing room won't miss Paul Pogba

Paul Pogba was ruled out of the World Cup 2022 in Qatar with a knee injury having been an important member of France's on and off field success in Russia four years ago

The Guardian - UK

Is the perfect World Cup achievable or an impossible dream for football?

Past tournaments have had great settings and matches for the ages … but terrible formats. Will the stars ever align?

Newcastle Herald

Clydsdale ready to seize World Cup glory in 'intense' final at Old Trafford

Clydsdale is expected to line-up for Australia in the final.

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The Times of India

I would love to see either Messi or Ronaldo win the World Cup: Wayne Rooney

From being a prodigious talent, learning his trade on the streets of Croxteth area of Liverpool, Wayne Rooney has travelled the whole spectrum of the game with emotion and effervescence. His frenetic pace and taste for the spectacular are part of Old Trafford folklore. Long gone are those flamboyant days…

Tribune News Service

Ty Gibbs to race full-time in NASCAR Cup Series for Joe Gibbs Racing

Ty Gibbs will make the jump to the NASCAR Cup Series full-time in 2023.

Motorsport

Ty Gibbs will step up to Cup in 2023, replacing Busch at JGR

In an expected move, newly crowned NASCAR Xfinity Series champion Ty Gibbs will move up to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2023, replacing Kyle Busch.

Irish Mirror

Ireland would have the 26th most valuable squad at FIFA World Cup 2022

Data shows that Ireland's most recent squad would be worth far more than six of the teams that have qualified for Qatar.

The Guardian - AU

Australia v England ODI series: hosts face crucial test to shape squad for World Cup

Three-match series starts in Adelaide on Thursday and is a rare chance to test 50-over tactics before World Cup in India next year

Irish Mirror

Irish fans vote Diego Maradona 'Hand of God' goal most iconic World Cup moment in history

The study, which was commissioned by betting company Ladbrokes, finds that over half of people believe Maradona's 'goal' is the most famous moment in World Cup history.

The Guardian - US

US Latinos are soccer-mad. Why isn’t that reflected in the World Cup squad?

Just three of Gregg Berhalter’s roster for Qatar have Latino roots. But many inside the game believe the coach should be given the benefit of the doubt

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