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PICTURES OF THE YEAR
THE BEAUTIFUL GAME
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NO SAVING THAT
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA Mary Earps had a fine World Cup for England in the summer, but you could almost see the swear words forming in her mouth as Sam Kerr’s rocket found the top corner during the semi against Australia. The goal earned Kerr a Puskas Award nomination, but the Lionesses still triumphed 3-1.
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“OK, WE’RE AWAY AT FOREST TODAY, LADS”
SANTA CECILIA, MEXICO If being in the middle of a forest wasn’t weird enough, this pitch on the outskirts of Mexico City is also perched in a volcanic crater. Thankfully, the Teoca volcano is inactive and the local amateur teams can play without fear of imminent incineration. Phew...