A wingers’ World Cup kicks off under the shadow of Messi–Ronaldo rivalry
Host nation Mexico faces South Africa in the opener of a World Cup marked by geopolitical tension, extreme weather, and long transfers between games
Margot Robbie and Erling Haaland: a bad year for blondes
‘Barbie’ fans find it unfair that five actresses who aren’t the star of the pink blockbuster have been nominated for Oscars
Messi, Mbappé or Haaland to be FIFA best player in 2023. Women’s best is Bonmatí, Hermoso or Caicedo
Spanish Aitana Bonmatí and Argentinian Lionel Messi also won the Ballon d’Or in October in Paris
Man City signs Belgium winger Jérémy Doku for $70M to strengthen attacking options
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The 21-year-old Doku became the English and European champions’ third signing of the summer transfer window after defender Josko Gvardiol and midfielder Mateo Kovacic
Man City win first Champions League title and complete three-trophy sweep
The victory means the club finally achieved its ambition of reaching the summit of European soccer, 15 years after Abu Dhabi’s ruling family transformed it into the richest teams in the world
Man City beats Arsenal 4-1, and the Premier League title is in sight
While the defending champions remain second in the standings, Arsenal’s lead was cut to two points, with City having two games in hand
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