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Game changers: how soccer’s mega‑money era was sparked by a little‑known Belgian athlete

An obscure Belgian soccer player arguably made a bigger mark on the world game than stars such as Diego Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo.

22.05.2026 10

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David Rowe

Why Trump and FIFA are perfect bedfellows as the World Cup heads to the US

The 2026 World Cup is likely to reveal a deep ethical poverty at the heart of ‘the world game’ thanks to two leaders who have much in common.

20.05.2026 10

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David Rowe