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FIFA names Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host; three nations to co-host 2030 edition
The decisions complete a mostly opaque 15-month bid process which FIFA president Gianni Infantino helped steer toward Saudi Arabia without a rival candidate.
- Graham Dunbar
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- European Championships
At the final whistle, England looked as if they had their hearts ripped out
England’s 58 years of misery goes on as the ultimate prize of a major soccer title slips away again.
- Oliver Brown
In St Kilda, England fans are devastated as Scott the Scot smiles
The young crowd in a St Kilda bar loudly cheered for England in the Euro 2024 final, but their joy turned to sadness as Spain clinched victory in the dying minutes.
- Madeleine Heffernan
Spain strike late to beat England and win Euro 2024
Mikel Oyarzabal was the hero for Spain as he came off the bench to score the winner.
- Mitch Phillips
As it happened: Spain outclass England to secure a record fourth Euro crown
Spain scored late to break English hearts and secure their fourth European title in Berlin.
- Vince Rugari
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- European Championships
Meeting Messi as a baby, stunners for his country at 16. Welcome to the world of Lamine Yamal
The Spanish wunderkind is so young he can’t legally play 90 minutes for his country at the Euros. It’s easy to see why Spain would happily cop the fine, but not everyone agrees.
- James Ducker
Why it’s illegal for Spain’s teenage star to play 90 minutes at Euro 2024
Lamine Yamal has taken the tournament by storm - but the 16-year-old could be costing his team €30,000 every time he plays past 11pm due to Germany’s labour laws.
- Vince Rugari
Good draw, bad draw: Dour England do enough to top Euros group
A scoreless draw with Slovenia - combined with the Denmark-Serbia stalemate - means Gareth Southgate’s side will avoid the tournament favourites until the final.
- Ciaran Fahey
Ex-Spanish soccer boss facing two years in jail over World Cup kiss
Luis Rubiales, the former boss of Spanish soccer, could be jailed over his non-consensual kiss to a player after last year’s World Cup final in Sydney.
- David Latona
Soccer star Dani Alves on trial for alleged rape of woman in Spain
The former Barcelona, Juventus and Paris Saint-German player helped Brazil win two Copa Americas and an Olympic gold. He played his third World Cup in 2022.
- Joseph Wilson
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