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Brazil's Pele (centre) remonstrates with Scotland's Ronnie MacKinnon (right) following a clash with Billy Bremner (left background)
The Europe v US rivalry has never been just about putts and points. This year, it’s about whether sport can still unite a divided nation, writes EDDIE PELLS
THE Joy of the People was a nickname given to the legendary Brazilian winger Garrincha who, along with Pele, was part of the team that won Brazil their first World Cup in 1958, elevating the Brazil men’s team to a status they hold to this day.
Even though they’ve won more World Cups than any other nation with five, that status they hold in the global game isn’t solely about winning — it’s also about the style of players the country produces.
Around the world, Pele is the more widely celebrated of those players, but back in Brazil Garrincha is revered as much as Pele, if not more.
A century-old rivalry enters a new chapter as the Toffees’ move from Goodison Park reshapes the landscape of the Merseyside derby, writes JAMES NALTON
Governing bodies’ refusal to offer discounted tickets to local fans for 2026 is drawing criticism from politicians and grassroots movements alike, writes JAMES NALTON
