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BBC commentator John Motson dies at 77

He covered 29 FA Cup finals and 10 World Cups for the BBC

Wales Online

John Motson dead at 77 as legendary commentator remembered after four decades on the mic

'Motty' became synonymous with the FA Cup, Match of the Day and World Cups.

Daily Record

John Motson dead: Legendary BBC football commentator dies aged 77 as tributes pour in

Iconic commentator John Motson was one of the most popular voices in football broadcasting after covering 10 World Cups, 10 European Championships and 29 FA Cup finals before retiring in 2018

Football London

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Derbyshire auctioneers to sell off shirt made for Pele’s last Brazil international game

Pelé – who was in the 1958, 62 and 70 World Cups winning teams – died on December 28

Birmingham Post

Nine big tournaments to watch in 2023

World Cups in cricket, rugby union and women's football while world titles in swimming and athletics are up for grabs in 2023.

Bangkok Post

Deepak Hooda big option for India's 2023 ODI World Cup team: Irfan Pathan

MUMBAI: It can safely be said that since he made his debut for India in T20Is against Sri Lanka in Lucknow on February 24 last year, Deepak Hooda hasn't been given a fair run or used judiciously by India. However, if they intend to build a solid team for the…

The Times of India

How to travel for first twin-city Men's Hockey World Cup in India

NEW DELHI: The 2022 women's edition was the first time a hockey World Cup was hosted at two venues, and it was not just two different cities but two neighbouring countries as well -- Terrassa in Spain and Amstelveen in the Netherlands. In 2023, the men's tournament is set to…

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When Pele was part of Kerala state syllabus

KOCHI: Pele never came to Kerala during his life span and no one from the state could watch the Brazilian’s exploits at the World Cups live as television was still a distant dream for them then. Yet, he should be credited for making a majority of Keralites fall in love…

The Times of India

The World Cups that made Pelé 'immortal'

The football legend Pelé, who died on December 29, went down in history not only as an incredible striker but also as the only man to have won the World Cup three times. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at the three World Cups that would result in Fifa dubbing…

France 24

FACTBOX: Pele's career in numbers

NEW DELHI: Football legend Pele died on Thursday in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He was 82. Pele, who is the the only player to win three FIFA World Cups, had been undergoing treatment for colon cancer since 2021.

The Times of India

Pelé was a world icon and Brazil’s king of ‘beautiful game’

Pele won a record three World Cups and was widely regarded as one of his sport’s greatest players

The Independent UK

Pele through the years: Real name, socks for footballs, serial winner and Viagra frontman

The Brazil icon led an extraordinary life, not least of all winning three World Cups, and is widely regarded as the greatest footballer to have ever graced the game

Daily Mirror

Tributes pour in for Pelé, Brazil's ‘king of football’

Tributes have poured in for Pelé, the "king of football" who died on Thursday at age 82. The footballing legend won a record three World Cups and became one of the most iconic sports figures of the last century. Read FRANCE 24's blog below to see how the world reacted…

France 24

Pele death - news: Messi and Ronaldo pay tribute to Brazil legend after his death at 82

The footballer died at a hospital in his home country

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France 24

Brazilian football legend Pelé, who won a record three World Cups, dies at 82

More than six decades after he first wowed the world on the football pitch, Pelé is no more. The superstar Brazil nicknamed "O Rei" – the King – and winner of three World Cups died on Thursday at the age of 82 after a battle with colon cancer. His death…

The Independent UK

Rugby league referee James Child announces his retirement

The 39-year-old officiated in 333 Super League matches, four World Cups, the 2017 Betfred Super League Grand Final and the 2022 Challenge Cup final.

The Guardian - UK

France’s survivors daring for greatest heist yet against Messi and Argentina

Didier Deschamps’ pragmatists will be set on stifling Lionel Messi’s magic as they aim to complete a hat-trick of World Cups for France

The Independent UK

Didier Deschamps’ most masterful work has been uniting a divided football nation

France and their serial winner of a manager stand on the verge of World Cup history

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The Independent UK

Grant Wahl’s body returned to US for autopsy after soccer journalist’s sudden death at Qatar World Cup

The journalist had covered 11 World Cups between men and women’s events

Daily Mirror

Inside Didier Deschamps' France camp as he attempts to match World Cup record

Didier Deschamps is three wins away from winning back-to-back World Cups, having also won the trophy as a player, starting with England versus France on Saturday night

Daily Mirror

Pele responds to Kylian Mbappe message after Brazil icon 'moved to end-of-life care'

Brazil legend Pele, who won three World Cups, was admitted to hospital in November but has urged fans to stay "calm and positive" during his battle against cancer

Wales Online

Warren Gatland ready to consider new Wales role until 2027 in late twist

Wales' plan is to land Gatland on a short-term deal, but he could be at the helm for TWO World Cups on bigger deal

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ronaldo Looks to Shine like Mbappé and Messi at World Cup

Kylian Mbappé is the top scorer. Lionel Messi has been thrilling fans with his goals and dribbles. So what about Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the other superstars at the World Cup? OK, he's broken a tournament record by becoming the first player to score a goal at five World Cups,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

France, England in World Cup Spotlight after Messi Helps Argentina into Last Eight

France's bid to retain the World Cup continues against Poland on Sunday, while England's pursuit of a first major trophy in 56 years will be tested by African champions Senegal. Didier Deschamps' French side are aiming to become the first team to win successive World Cups since Brazil in 1958…

Radio France Internationale

Qatar World Cup last-16: Knockout stages leave no more room for manoeuvre

"There are two World Cups in one World Cup," said Belgium boss Roberto Martinez 10 days ago just after his team had scraped past Canada 1-0 in their opening game in Group F. "The first is the group phase and that needs to get you to the best level and…

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