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Furious backlash after friendly match highlights risks to Florida football team of relying on a single star
Luxury lifestyle publication estimates paybacks on fixture will cost it $7mn
The meltdown was a revealing moment for the game as global entertainment — and its vulnerability to social media
Social media commentators’ fury grows after Argentine football star played match in Japan a few days later
Chinese territory had pinned hopes on Argentine football player’s appearance as it seeks to revive status as global hub
Largely Latino city jubilant as Argentine footballer’s arrival cements a drive to expand the diversity of events
Argentine to add star power to US club amid global war for talent
As their ‘beautiful rivalry’ comes to an end, which of these sporting superstars emerges the winner?
The Portuguese player has received a hero’s welcome, but human rights groups cry foul over ‘sportswashing’
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
Most of the game’s greats marry brilliance and persona, but Argentina’s talisman ruthlessly pursued individual records
South Americans cruise to 3-0 semi-final win over Croatia
Team’s success offers ‘illusion of greatness’ to South American nation
Plus, Japan look to make history, defensive Dutch plot different course
Specialist and novice takers as well as ‘killer’ keepers can play a big role in who wins the trophy
Star man wants teammates to control possession as two-time winners seek place in knockout stages
Plus, the last hurrah of two ageing stars, Messi revives Argentina
This uncreative South American team need more exposure to Europe’s cutting-edge game
Plus, Belgium’s fading golden generation gets one last chance at glory
Top players still in demand at elite European clubs but loan deals proliferate as the sport’s minnows struggle
Premier League club agrees deal to re-sign former player from Juventus
Barcelona and other football clubs could learn from how Silicon Valley treats valued performers
This week in the business of sport: CVC secures La Liga deal, sport’s risky crypto trade, and more
This week the Argentine left Barcelona, the ailing club that has been his home for 20 years
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