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Italy’s Mancini Return Is a Love Story Built on Shaky Ground
Roberto Mancini stood in front of the cameras on July 29 and called Italy the love of his life. It was a pretty line from a man who'd just spent…
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Zidane’s France Homecoming Is Built on Myth, Money, and a Massive Gamble
On July 28, the French Football Federation finally confirmed what felt inevitable for half a decade. Zinedine Zidane is the new head coach of Les Bleus, signed through Euro 2028…
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FIFA’s $20 Billion Fire Sale Puts a Price Tag on Football’s Soul
Gianni Infantino has spent years perfecting the art of the shakedown dressed up as philanthropy. His latest move, unveiled late last week, drops any remaining pretense. FIFA Forward Enterprise, a…
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LeBron’s Philadelphia Gamble Is Brilliant, Fragile, and a Little Bit Sad
On July 24, LeBron James called it his "last decision." At 41 years old and entering his 24th NBA season, he signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the Philadelphia…