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From Diego Maradona’s ‘revenge’ for The Falklands to Mussolini’s meddling: The World Cup’s most controversial matches as football braces itself for the most politically-charged tournament EVER in Donald Trump’s America

June 7, 2026 - Uncategorized
Jules Rimet, the creator of the World Cup, believed in the unifying power of the sport, but almost since the first ball was kicked, there has been controversy. Here, we runs through the most incendiary matches.