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Shakhtar Donetsk Claims FIFA Rule Is Hurting Teams From Ukraine

A hearing will be held over a rule that allows overseas players to suspend their contracts with Ukrainian teams during the Russian invasion.

By Tariq Panja

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Qatar Got the World Cup It Wanted

In the end, after a tournament shadowed by controversy since the host rights were awarded, Qatar had the turn in the global spotlight it sought.

By Tariq Panja

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Behind Argentina’s World Cup Magic, an Army of Witches

France might have its star Kylian Mbappé, but Argentina has hundreds of “brujas” casting spells to protect Lionel Messi and the rest of its national squad.

By Jack Nicas and Ana Lankes

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Kylian Mbappé Is Ready to Make Messi’s Moment His Own

The France and Argentina stars are teammates at Qatar-owned Paris St.-Germain. But when they collide in the World Cup final, both have much to gain, and a lot to lose.

By Tariq Panja