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The World Cup is wonderful. It could be even better
Michael Reid, our Spain correspondent, on why the football team embodies the best of the country
It’s a better question than “Who will win?” It tells you what the tournament is for
So has FIFA, the outfit that administers it
Notes on talent management from a star-dominated tournament
FIFA could emulate other sports by tweaking rules to generate more excitement
