AnalysisPortugal’s draw hands Messi-Ronaldo showdown a stay of execution
Portugal’s goalless stalemate with Colombia secures Colombia’s top spot and postpones the Messi-Ronaldo quarterfinal, altering the knockout draw’s narrative.
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Premier League’s summer spending spree reveals the cost of
With the Premier League’s summer window still open and the World Cup on the horizon, clubs are splashing cash to close gaps at the top. But is the spending sustainable—or just a short-term fix?
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