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Praised by teammates and pundits, the 19-year-old has emerged as key player in Southgate’s team
Supporters look past controversies and welcome event’s compact nature and stadium alcohol ban
Plus, VAR line call goes Japan’s way, Ghana grudge match
West African nation out for revenge after last-minute Luis Suárez handball denied it a semi-final berth in 2010
Robot linesmen are no substitute for the real thing and offer a warning against using inventions for their own sake
Plus, first female officials to take charge, Group C ends in nail biter
At the World Cup, tribal nationalism is challenged by the verve of spectators whose allegiances change by the hour
Fans pin their hopes on old-style striker Niclas Füllkrug to keep them in the competition
As big resorts grow more crowded, demand for British Columbia’s backcountry huts is on the rise
Plus, Group C finale promises thrills, Senegal brush off Mané worries
Organising committee claims the number relates to all work-related deaths from 2014-2020
Italian football club to nominate Gianluca Ferrero as chair after accounting issue prompts management to quit
The Italian football club’s finances look ropey even without disputed accounting
Star man wants teammates to control possession as two-time winners seek place in knockout stages
Plus, England take on Wales, a moment of magic from Cameroon
Anti-government protesters are hoping for defeat in crucial match against US after regime exploits win against Wales
Manager could write a PhD on how teams win World Cups — and shining in games doesn’t come into it
The prices of trophy assets usually leap when an auction room is visited by cash-rich whales
Figure discussed in talks with potential investors over stake sale would set new benchmark for a football club
Plus, the last hurrah of two ageing stars, Messi revives Argentina
Anger at western hectoring and giant-killing performances have fostered a sense of solidarity
After the country’s annexation by the USSR, the sport provided a channel for nationalist dissent
An FT column offering a behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategist
Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suárez must soon be told their time is up
Spirits are a bright spot for drinks giants despite clouds on the industry’s horizon
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