Tag Archives: World
Sinner, Zverev in battle of power-hitters for the top prize
A lot can happen in two months. A lot can also happen in two days.
Jul
Possession with purpose unlocks Spain’s World Cup puzzle
The oldest footballing lesson in Spain has always been deceptively simple. If you have the [...]
Jul
Lionel Messi thanks Argentina fans: ‘Wound will take time to heal’
After what may have been his final World Cup match, Lionel Messi was in tears [...]
Jul
FIFA final: Spain’s absolute domination over Argentina explained
Spain’s win over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final might have read a [...]
Jul
World Cup belongs to all of Spain, says match-winning Torres
Ferran Torres said his World Cup-winning goal for Spain on Sunday (July 19, 2026) belonged [...]
Jul
Cricket’s governing body shifts the goalposts for the usual reasons
The irony of international cricket is that while the motivation for lower-ranked teams is to [...]
Jul
Press and play: On the FIFA World Cup 2026
Spain’s second World Cup title, achieved after a narrow extra-time victory over Argentina in the [...]
Jul
A legend built without its decorated kings
Somewhere between Ferran Torres’ extra-time winner and the trophy lift, 12 club badges got to [...]
Jul
Messi leaves the World Cup as its most enduring presence
For 120 minutes, Spain did what no other team at this World Cup had managed.
Jul
Teen dies during Spain World Cup celebrations: local authorities
A teenager died, and several people were injured during celebrations of Spain's victory in the [...]
Jul