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The Fifa men’s World Cup 2026 could be too big for its own good

How recent expansion could dilute football’s most powerful brand.

05.06.2026 10

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David Cook

Miniature Heroes: what collecting big-headed football figures revealed to me about fan culture

In a world increasingly dominated by digital platforms and ephemeral content, these little plastic figures can remind us that tangible artefacts still...

15.10.2025 10

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David Cook

The Club World Cup 2025 shows sharing the stage is the future of global sport

Euro 2020 showed the benefits of reducing cost and complexity.

13.06.2025 10

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David Cook