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Burning up the planet: the rise-and-rise of long-haul summer friendlies by major clubs
"Pre-season tours in distant locations are a growing problem — for both the planet and exhausted players ... long-haul flights are among the most…
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Steve Menary
The wonders of Wimbledon, a global sports event in a democratic league of its own
The oldest Grand Slam event in tennis, Wimbledon, first played in 1877, is still in great shape 148 years later, and up there with the best and most…
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Nick Harris
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June 2025

Mudryk and meldonium: the odds for the Chelsea star look ominous after FA charge
The Ukrainian winger could become the first Premier League player in 20 years to be banned after testing positive for a prohibited performance-enhancing…
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Edmund Willison
It's just like watching Brazil: the data that shows the most wanted players in the world
A recent "census" of football expatriates globally was emphatic in proving footballers from the South American nation are most common. The Club World…
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Nick Harris
Euro 25: where Europe's elite women put the men's best clubs in the ratings shade
The women's Euros came of age in 2022, with booming audiences. The 2025 iteration starts next week in Switzerland, and will vie for attention with…
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Nick Harris
The CWC: heat on FIFA, MCOs, journalist deaths, Samba style, stadium slogs & more
Ten days into the controversial Club World Cup, Sami Kunti sends this special report from the USA on how the tournament is unfolding on the ground, for…
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Samindra Kunti
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How can you put a price on a manager ruining a player's career in a tackle?
An ongoing case where a former Scottish Premiership player is suing for damages provides a window into the world where footballers sue for careers ended…
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Nick Harris
Ticket dilemmas: from Club World Cup's empty seats to Queen’s Club controversy
A massively important issue for organisers of big sports events is ticketing: how much to charge, marketing, your refund policy. Two current events are…
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Nick Harris
Club World Cup 'lacks stars & some of the world's most popular teams... and jeopardy'
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's pet project finally gets underway on Saturday, with $1bn prize cash at stake, funded by Saudi Arabia. But will it be a…
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Nick Harris
REVEALED: contract rewards that put elite cyclists beside the world's best footballers
The best-paid footballers earn tens of millions. In solo sports, we know golfers and tennis players can make huge sums. But cyclists? They earn more…
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Nick Harris
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Daniel Benson
PSG's win in the CL: refreshing, but symptomatic of a competitive demise
There are positives we can take from Saturday's victory, not least a new winning team with youth and exuberance. But glory for anyone but a super club…
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Nick Harris
EXCLUSIVE: 'Doping Games' firm forecasts "ten of millions" $399-a-month customers
The organisers of the controversial 'Enhanced Games', where athletes will dope to break records, think they can attract many ordinary people to pay to…
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Nick Harris
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