Is the World Cup too precious to be tampered with further? FIFA's emphatic "no" to a 64-team expansion suggests that, for the moment, the answer is yes. The decision to halt the tournament's growth at 48 teams reflects a powerful sentiment within the global football community that the event's prestige is a fragile asset that must be protected.
The question was forced by a formal...
Super League's expansion plan is being condemned by its own clubs as "a recipe for disaster" and a move that appears financially illiterate in the current economic climate. A powerful challenge has emerged to halt the 14-team proposal, driven by a belief that the Rugby Football League (RFL) is ignoring basic economic principles in its pursuit of growth.
The central argument of the dissenting clubs...
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India's bowling attack, even beyond the brilliance of Jasprit Bumrah, shone brightly at Edgbaston, proving doubters wrong with a commanding performance that saw Shubman...
England defender Jess Carter believes Lauren James's recent hamstring injury may have been a "blessing in disguise," as the forward prepares for her return...
The expanded Club World Cup has been significantly enhanced by the vibrant passion of South American football fans, whose energy and volume have largely...
