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The Controversy That Follows Messi Off the Pitch

When Egypt fans held Palestinian flags inside the Atlanta stadium during their World Cup match against Argentina last week, and Argentine supporters raised an Israeli flag in response, the football pitch became — as it has increasingly been…

A tournament of almost-shocks enters the business end

The phrase “business end” is often used quite loosely in the context of football tournaments. The quarter-finals of this World Cup are finally upon us. After almost a month of relentless football, with two rounds of knockouts spanning 24…