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Continent provides a template for what is required to improve the sport globally
France, the US and Netherlands attract crowds as large as their men’s national teams
Michael Lauber told to step down over ‘unusual’ breaches of protocol
Qatar was awarded right to host 2022 World Cup 9 days after meeting
Former French football star interviewed about ‘suspected acts of corruption’
Rising success of female game not matched by growth in resources and prize money
The contest between Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola is one of personal leadership v sporting philosophy
The Saudis want to muscle in on the 2022 tournament — and they also have billions to put into football
Mohammed al-Rumaithi is among those standing for Asian Football Confederation presidency
Whistleblower leaks emails suggesting Gulf state broke bidding rules
Expenditure peaked after crucial victories or when teams were knocked out
France were the best team in a World Cup that was big on goals and low on red cards
Collective outpouring echoes ’98, and will probably last as long
Defiant Croats created danger on every attack but were finally undone by youth and flair
Second title for Les Bleus as Mbappé burnishes his reputation
Favours called in to prevent stadiums turning into white elephants
Dynamic team driven by Pogba and Mbappé take on Modric’s underdogs in final
With only one favourite left standing, this is Europe’s World Cup
Inside the stadiums, Russia 2018 felt like a triumph. But what will it mean for Putin?
‘A World Cup is a carnival. But afterwards, the world returns to normal’
Pogba and Kanté v Modric and Rakitic: the midfield duel that will decide a tantalising showdown
Sons of immigrants in national team are products of France — in ways good and bad
Investors’ nerves were calmed by the team’s semi-final loss to Croatia
Southgate’s team return to bad old long-ball ways on a disappointing night
