France and Morocco Advance as World Cup Quarter‑Finals Loom
France edged Paraguay 1‑0 while Morocco crushed Canada 3‑0, each securing a spot in the quarter‑finals and setting up intriguing match‑ups ahead.
Jul 5, 2026
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The Capello Index: How a Football Expert’s Ambitious Tech Project Collapsed
In 2010 former England manager Fabio Capello teamed up with Italian entrepreneur Francesco Merighi to launch the Capello Index, a platform that aimed to blend expert judgment with algorithmic analysis of player performance. The project's high‑profile debut and subsequent failure reshaped perceptions of data‑driven sports analytics.
Jun 2, 2026
PSG clinches back‑to‑back Champions League crown in penalty thriller against Arsenal
Paris Saint‑Germain secured their second consecutive European title, defeating Arsenal in a dramatic shoot‑out in Budapest, while French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the victory.
May 30, 2026