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The Jillaroos had to pay for their own tickets to get thumped in the first three World Cups. Now they fly business class to the final

The Jillaroos who went to the first Women's Rugby League World Cup in 2000 had to quit jobs, take out loans and raise money in raffles to pay for their own flights. But those struggles built the runway that sent the current side on a business class flight to this…

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The World Cup in numbers: A tournament to outspend them all

The 2022 World Cup will be the most compact in history, staged in the smallest-ever host country. But by most other measures, Qatar’s football extravaganza will outstrip all previous World Cups. FRANCE 24 takes a look at a tournament unlike any other, in 10 key figures.

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Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and the World Cup stars with one last shot at glory

The 2022 World Cup will bring the curtain down on a golden generation of international footballers – and for many it will be a painful goodbye

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Italia 90: When Football Changed Forever - what happened next

Salvatore Schillaci, Carlos Valderrama, Roger Milla and Rene Higuita were among the players who captivated the football world in 1990

Wales Online

The Guardian view on the other World Cups: sport as it should be enjoyed

Editorial: A weekend of drama in three competitions was uplifting in multiple ways

The Guardian - UK

Mexico World Cup Preview: El Tri’s Quarterfinal Quest Continues

For seven straight World Cups, it’s been last-16-and-out for El Tri. Amid plenty of pressure and while battling injuries, can this time be different?

Sports Illustrated

England's T20 World Cup victory marks out England as world's best white ball cricket team

In 2015, England were knocked out of the 50-over World Cup in Australia at the group stages. Seven years on, they have become the first men's team to hold both the 50-over and 20-over World Cups.

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England T20 World Cup player ratings: Sam Curran outstanding as Ben Stokes comes up trumps again

England have become the first men’s team to win both T20 and 50-over World Cups after their five-wicket victory over Pakistan in Melbourne.

Evening Standard

9 stars whose transfer fees exploded after World Cups including Man Utd and Everton flops

Players starring at the World Cup in Qatar are likely to see their transfer value increase dramatically following the tournament, if a well-noticed trend continues

Daily Mirror

Tests the priority, but Green keen on WC

Rising star Cameron Green says he doesn't feel like a three-format lock just yet, but hopes he will become a key cog at future World Cups.

AAP

Samuel Eto'o makes astonishing prediction for 2022 World Cup Final in Qatar

Former Barcelona and Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto'o played at four World Cups for Cameroon and he thinks Qatar will play host to an all-African final for the first time

Daily Mirror

Belgium and Netherlands to co-host 2026 women's and men's hockey World Cups

LAUSANNE: Belgium and the Netherlands will jointly host the 2026 women's and men's hockey World Cups simultaneously, the game's governing body FIH said on Friday.

The Times of India

Ranked! Lion cubs: England's 20 youngest debutants

Over 1000 players have represented the Three Lions since 1872 - here are the youngest post-war debutants

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On this day in 2005: New Zealand wing Jonah Lomu signed for Cardiff Blues

Lomu had starred for the All Blacks in the 1995 and 1999 World Cups.

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Kiwi schoolgirl cricketer taking on the world

As cricketing teen Aniela Apperley begins making her mark on the game, she could be in line for two World Cups in three months - starting with next month's indoor cricket worlds.

Daily Mirror

Man Utd cult hero Javier Hernandez suffers Qatar World Cup heartbreak

Former Manchester United star Javier Hernandez has played and scored for Mexico at three World Cups, but has been dealt a blow ahead of the 2022 edition in Qatar

The Guardian - US

‘Growing the audience for rugby’: PR7s seeks to seed game in America

With 15s World Cups on the way, a start-up sevens league seeks to establish itself in a crowded but fractured landscape

The Independent UK

European nations never closer to southern hemisphere giants, Lawrence Dallaglio claims

Southern hemisphere teams have won eight of the nine World Cups so far

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Indian teams can qualify for World Cups on merit if country's football structure is reformed: Bhaichung Bhutia

NEW DELHI: Indian senior and age-group teams can qualify for World Cups "on merit" in near future if the country's football structure is "reformed" with more focus on grassroots development, the legendary Bhaichung Bhutia said after filing his nomination papers for the AIFF president's post.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Viewer’s Guide for This Year’s World Cup in Qatar

A last chance for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Kylian Mbappé back on the biggest stage of all. Brazil bidding for a record-extending sixth title. One of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups in memory is just around the corner in Qatar and excitement is building after the qualification period…

The Guardian - UK

Lindsay Hoyle says England women can take lead at Rugby League World Cup

Lindsay Hoyle, the House of Commons Speaker who will be RFL president in 2023 has said ‘we can take the sport to new heights with all three World Cups’

The Independent UK

German football legend Uwe Seeler dies aged 85

The striker became the first player to score in four World Cups and was captain when West Germany lost to England in the 1966 final

The National (Scotland)

After summer series, it's clear Scotland need to make progress ahead of next World Cup - Martin Hannan

AT this stage in the four year cycle between World Cups, intending participants should have a reasonable idea as to their state of progress. After…

Evening Standard

Ella Toone interview: Manchester United star and fan ready to live Old Trafford dream she didn’t even bother having

Old Trafford, Manchester. England’s largest club stadium, host to FA Cup and Champions League finals, matches at World Cups, European Championships and even Olympic Games.

The Guardian - UK

There’s only six Ben Davies! Which name is the most common in football?

Plus: familiar foes at World Cups, more old internationals who broke their goalscoring duck and Rangers’ 394-day season

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