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World Cup Golden Boot History As Lionel Messi Chases Individual Glory

No player has ever won the World Cup Golden Boot on multiple occasions.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 15

Why reports Trump pressed FIFA to overturn a decision are so alarming

United States star striker Folarin Balogun will join the US men’s national team on Monday night (Tuesday morning AEST) as they face Belgium in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.

The Conversation · Jul 6

Unwelcome and undue: Trump’s red-card intervention hurts the US’s World Cup more than it helps

In pushing Fifa to reverse Folarin Balogun’s suspension, Donald Trump did the most American thing possible: assert unasked-for power to get his way

The Guardian - US · Jul 6

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Donald Trump called Gianni Infantino before Fifa’s stunning decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban, report says

The Belgian FA reacted with ‘astonishment’ at the news that USA will be able to call upon their banned star striker for the last-16 tie

The Independent UK · Jul 5

Folarin Balogun Matches Unwanted World Cup Record Only Achieved Three Times in History

The USMNT striker was the hero of the round of 32 win but was then sent off.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 2

Voices: Fans pick their own World Cup legends after The Independent’s top 50 sparks debate

YOUR VIEWS: In response to our World Cup top 50, readers have been debating the rankings, questioning omissions and putting forward their own picks for the game’s greatest players

The Independent UK · Jun 2

Lionel Messi Chasing 64 Years of History After World Cup Call-Up

Messi’s Argentina is out to achieve what only two nations have ever accomplished in World Cup history.

Sports Illustrated · May 29

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The Best Silver Players For All Positions In EA FC 26 Ultimate Team

Build your very own Silver Dream Team.

Operation Sports · Oct 17, 2025

From Bournemouth to Brighton, the Premier League’s middle class is booming

A growing number of well-run clubs have shown what can be achieved by recruiting smartly and playing to a system

The Guardian - US · Jan 20, 2025

Best ever Brazil matches

From their five World Cup wins to some entertaining near misses and more, a look at Brazil's best ever matches...

FourFourTwo · Sep 28, 2024

Teams named after other clubs

Many football teams across the world have drawn inspiration from other clubs. Here, a look at some notable examples...

FourFourTwo · Jul 4, 2024

Top scorers in World Cup history

From 1930 to 2026, a look at the top goalscorers in World Cup history...

FourFourTwo · May 27, 2024

Footballers who broke the rules

On or off the pitch, a look at some of the footballers who famously broke the rules...

FourFourTwo · Mar 11, 2024

Mário Zagallo obituary

Brazilian footballer with an unrivalled record of success in the World Cup as both player and manager

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2024

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Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2023

FIFA 23 Shapeshifters Team 2 revealed with FUT ICONs and striker Manuel Neuer

The FIFA 23 Shapeshifters Team 2 squad is now available in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team with some more incredible items released

Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2023

FIFA 23 Shapeshifters Team 2 leaks including FUT Icons and Barcelona duo

The second team of the Shapeshifters promo will be released in FIFA 23 later today, and the entire squad has reportedly been 'leaked' ahead of the official release.

Liverpool Echo · Dec 30, 2022

Pele graced Goodison Park in the World Cup that broke his heart

Brazil fans were seen crying on the streets of Liverpool after the match

Sports Illustrated · Dec 29, 2022

SI Vault: Remembering Pele Throughout the Years

From the soccer legend’s first World Cup win to his role as an ambassador for the 2014 tournament in Brazil, Pelé captivated the sports world for decades.

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022

Samba in the soul: Brazil’s dancing celebrations part of a rich tradition

Samba and football were adopted by country’s working classes in 1930s and have been passed down via Pelé to new generation

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022

Maurice Norman obituary

Powerful Tottenham Hotspur and England footballer who was a mainstay of the Spurs double-winning team of 1960-61

Liverpool Echo · Nov 24, 2022

Scousers given drink warning as Everton embraced Brazil World Cup carnival and Pele's artistry

Everton and the World Cup: Scousers prepared to welcome Pele and friends in 1966 as defending champions Brazil came to Goodison Park

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

Betting odds World Cup 2022: Tips for winner, golden boot and more

The Qatar World Cup is almost here with the tournament and race to win the golden boot wide open

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2022

Elza Soares: Samba star who became Brazil’s grand dame of song

The singer, who was known as much for her flamboyant make-up and outrageous style, had a glittering seven-decade career

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