48 h. ago The World Cup’s magic is at risk and Fifa must consider this quick fix

The final round of group fixtures in Qatar produced immense drama, but with third-place qualifiers, USA, Canada and Mexico risks an underwhelming finale, but Miguel Delaney considers a simple solution

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6 d. ago Steve Clarke tells Brazil 'bring it on' as Scotland boss dreams of World Cup 'magic'

The Tartan Army have fixtures with Brazil, Haiti and Morocco to look forward to next summer

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2 w. ago FIFA at risk of World Cup legal battle after Cristiano Ronaldo's controversial red card reprieve as nations ponder Court of Arbitration case

EXCLUSIVE - MIKE KEEGAN: FIFA could face legal action following their controversial decision to suspend Cristiano Ronaldo's ban and allow him to play in Portugal's first two World Cup games.

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3 w. ago How the best week of the football year surpassed all expectations

Scenes of celebration and anguish across the globe highlighted how the World Cup retains a special ‘magic’ - even as those emotions are being used by wider forces, writes Miguel Delaney

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3 w. ago ‘They could smell magic’: Steve Clarke delights in Scotland repaying fans’ faith

‘In the last part of the game, the crowd was still with us’Manager drew on 2022 disappointment against UkraineSteve Clarke believes the Scotland support could “smell magic” before World Cup qualification was sealed in dramatic style with a 4-2 win against Denmark.At 2-2 in stoppage time, Scotland were bound for the playoffs in March. Stunning goals from Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean triggered euphoric scenes as the Scots secured a spot in the men’s World Cup for the first time since 1998. McLean scored Scotland’s fourth from the halfway line. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Why Troy Parrott’s magic moment meant much more than just the World Cup play

The plight of Heimer Hallgrimsson’s team after four games meant none of this should have possible for a country which lacks the talent pool of yesteryear

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3 w. ago World Cup VOODOO row: Furious Nigeria accuse DR Congo of using magic to make them lose penalty shoot

Chelle was held back by a member of his own coaching staff, but as Chancel Mbemba scored the winning penalty, the coach started to run towards the opposite bench.

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