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Heroes, villains and clowns: Simon Kuper’s World Cup awards

  • Posted on July 19, 2026
  • By Financial Times
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In brief

Financial Times columnist Simon Kuper creates alternative World Cup awards to challenge FIFA's credibility crisis. Moving beyond traditional tournament recognition, Kuper introduces unconventional categories celebrating heroes, villains, and comedic moments that define modern football competitions. This satirical approach highlights institutional failures while entertaining readers through witty sports commentary and cultural analysis of global sporting events.

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Heroes, villains and clowns: Simon Kuper’s World Cup awards
Heroes, villains and clowns: Simon Kuper’s World Cup awards

With Fifa a bit short on credibility, the FT columnist has stepped in to create his own prizes
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