The New York Times – Sports:
A game-worn Lionel Messi jersey is the most coveted collectible in Qatar. Good luck getting hold of the one (or two) he wears in the World Cup final.
Author: Rory Smith
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When World Cup Reality Isn’t What It Seems
The New York Times – Sports:
In Qatar, where the line between the artificial and the authentic has blurred or evaporated, it was the people, as always, who defined the tournament.
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The World Cup Has Swapped Suffering for Style
The New York Times – Sports:
A common language and a common goal have resulted in a homogenizing of the World Cup’s teams, and a rise in parity.
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Why Don’t More Underdogs Contend for the World Cup Title?
The New York Times – Sports:
Roster depth and a punishing schedule are just two of the factors that teams like Morocco and Croatia must overcome.
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Keeping the National in National Team Coach
The New York Times – Sports:
There is nothing in the rules that requires a World Cup team to be managed by someone born, raised or otherwise connected to that country. So should it matter?
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Keeping the National in National Team Coach
The New York Times – Sports:
There is nothing in the rules that requires a World Cup team to be managed by someone born, raised or otherwise connected to that country. So should it matter?
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Morocco Gave Everything in the World Cup Semifinal. It Needed a Little More Against France.
The New York Times – Sports:
On some level this will always be Morocco’s World Cup, the one that made it a trailblazer, a record breaker, a watermark that will not fade.
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Why Is Antoine Griezmann France’s Most Important Player?
The New York Times – Sports:
Mbappé and Giroud score the goals, but Griezmann is the brain and creative force for France.
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Messi and Argentina Are Headed to the World Cup Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
Defying age and his opponents, Lionel Messi gets a little help from his friends.