Joe Lycett appeared to shred cash after demanding that David Beckham end his relationship with the World Cup. It was his latest performance with a point.
Tag: World Cup 2022 (Soccer)
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The World Cup Has Swapped Suffering for Style
A common language and a common goal have resulted in a homogenizing of the World Cup’s teams, and a rise in parity.
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Bribery Case Cracks Open European Parliament — and Finds Hidden Cash
Prosecutors say the glamorous lifestyle of a European lawmaker masked a Qatari corruption scandal. It exposed how vulnerable Brussels is to foreign influence.
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Why Don’t More Underdogs Contend for the World Cup Title?
Roster depth and a punishing schedule are just two of the factors that teams like Morocco and Croatia must overcome.
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In Qatar, the Ancient Sport of Falconry Gets Some Upgrades
The training regimen now involves drones, but doomed pigeons are still in the mix. Generations of Qataris have taken up the hobby.