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Lionel Messi of Argentinia (C) celebrate with their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 trophy after the teams victory while winners ceremony during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Marvin Ibo Guengoer – GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)

The M&G’s favourite World Cup moments

Our reporters choose their favourite memories from a frenetic few days in Qatar

So what’s the best plan for Ghana? Go big or go home is a crude strategy but it seems to be working for various rebel nations at this World Cup.

To achieve poetic justice, Ghana must emulate Uruguay’s nasty edge

With redemption or revenge on the menu, the Black Stars must go for broke — but they will need a dash of Suarez-level cunning, too

Dominic Adiyiah of Ghana heads on target as Luis Suarez of Uruguay handles the ball on the goal line, for which he is sent off, during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Quarter Final match between Uruguay and Ghana at the Soccer City stadium on July 2, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

2022 World Cup: What’s the deal in group H?

Portugal enter with their most exciting side since 2006 and Ghana have a shot at revenge against Uruguay

Ghana’s striker Asamoah Gyan (C) is challenged for the ball by Uruguay’s defender Maximiliano Pereira (L) during the 2010 World Cup quarter-final football match Uruguay vs. Ghana on July 2, 2010 at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg.  (Rodrigo Arangua/AFP)
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World Cup review, Part IV: The second hand of God

Martyr or cheat? A decade later, we’re still frothing at mouth as we argue about that game

The South African World Cup Football team is surrounded by fans as they ride atop a double decker bus during the Bafana Bafana Parade on June 9, 2010 in Sandton, South Africa.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

World Cup review, Part II: The trials of group A and Bafana’s lasting legacy

With a world-class gauntlet laid out in front of them, could South Africa make an expectant nation proud?

Customers line up outside the Natural Vibe store after legal recreational marijuana went on sale in St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. (Reuters/Chris Wattie)

Canada’s legalised cannabis ey

Canada is now the second nation after Uruguay to legalise cannibis

Participants cited the failure of government departments to come up with a common stance on cannabis and territorial battles by senior bureaucrats as being among the reasons for their withdrawal.
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As Canada awaits, Uruguay’s legal cannabis project provides benchmark

Uruguay legalised the production, distribution and sale of marijuana for recreational purposes in December 2013

Uruguay’s Edinson Cavani scores their third goal

Uruguay win group as Suarez inspires 3-0 win over 10-man Russia

Luis Suarez opened the scoring in the 10th minute and the South Americans extended their lead with the help of a Denis Cheryshev own goal

Tough competition: Uruguay celebrates winning the U-20 South American qualifying football tournament in Quito

Fifa U-20 draw does Amajita no favours

Japan, Italy and Uruguay are all rated highly and are determined to get a crack at the final

Balancing act: How will the Western Cape continue hosting sporting events that put pressure on water resources but also bring in income?

Cannabis smokers left high and dry

Uruguay made history when it legalised the sale of marijuana but its progressive policy has led to distrust and police harrassment.

Voters decide on the status of the Donetsk region in the eastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol on May 11.

Uruguay striker Forlan retires from international football

"It was a very difficult decision, having worn the Uruguay shirt for so many years, more than I could have dreamed of," the 35-year-old striker said.

Suarez takes a bite out of life

From hand to mouth, Luis Suarez has been ruining lives since 2010. The Uruguayan chomper has done more for the bite than Mike Tyson – or Eve.

Fifa investigates Suarez-Chiellini biting uproar

Uruguay’s Luis Suarez could face a lengthy ban if an investigation by Fifa proves allegations he bit Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini are true.

Uruguay legalises all use, trade and sale of marijuana

Pro-weed activists have burst into applause as Uruguay became the first country in the world to legalise the growing, sale and use of marijuana.

Uruguay’s lower house of Congress voted for dagga legalisation. The law now needs to pass through Senate to become effective.

Uruguay votes yes to legalising marijuana

Uruguay’s Parliament has voted to be the world’s first country to license and regulate production, distribution and sale of dagga for adult consumers.

South Africa’s visually impaired people have access to only 0.5% of the world’s books.

The rich turn a blind eye to poor readers

The visually impaired are shackled by developed countries’ reluctance to change copyright laws.

Bafana drop in Fifa world rankings

Bafana drop in Fifa world rankings

South Africa have continued to tumble down the Fifa world rankings, dropping to 71st spot. Bafana haven’t won in their last six internationals.

Argentina’s President is cancer-free

Argentina’s Fernandez sworn in for ‘rocky’ second term

Cristina Fernandez (Kirchner) begins a second four-year term as Argentina’s President with the country’s economy shadowed by the financial crisis.

Quiet Uruguay beach town booms with celebrities

On Uruguay’s Atlantic coast, a beach town is booming with celebrities and high-rolling foreigners.

Fantastic Mr Forlán

Forlan honoured with Golden Ball award

Uruguay’s Diego Forlan received the Golden Ball award as the Player of the Tournament after scoring five goals in seven Soccer World Cup matches.