Whatever one’s perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be among the most contentious ever.
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‘You’re paid to make that decision’ – Eriksson’s midfield dilemma
Former players and coaching staff from England’s 2006 ‘Golden Generation’ reflect on how manager Sven-Goran Eriksson struggled to get the best out of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard in a star-studded midfield.
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Olise scores hat-trick as France beat Northern Ireland
Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise scores a hat-trick in France’s 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in their final World Cup warm-up match in Lille.
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Norway dress up as Vikings for World Cup
Watch behind-the-scenes footage as the Norway squad dress up as Vikings for a team photo before the World Cup.
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How can athletes play with ICDs, and what happens when one goes off?
BBC Sport explores how athletes with cardiac health issues are able to continue playing, the risks, and what happens when an ICD goes off.
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Southgate confronts the crisis facing boys and young men across Britain
Gareth Southgate confronts the crisis facing boys and young men across Britain.
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From dazzling winger to veteran who barely runs – the evolution of Messi
Lionel Messi is set for his sixth World Cup with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at how the Argentine has evolved.
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Are Portugal better without Ronaldo – and is he undroppable?
As Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for his sixth World Cup with Portugal, BBC Sport take a closer look at his place in the team.
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Born in Leeds, crafted in Norway: How Haaland became nation’s superstar
Erling Haaland has guided Norway to their first World Cup since 1998. So what is it like being a global name from a nation with a population of just 5.5m people?