Is football eating itself? Not before it eats other sports first

The World Cup is one of the most widely viewed and followed sporting events globally, with its massive audience and financial backing often overshadowing other sports. The tournament's growing influence has led to concerns about its impact on the popularity and visibility of other sports, such as cricket. This phenomenon is not new, but its effects have become more pronounced in recent years, with the World Cup's expanding reach and media coverage contributing to its dominance.

Is football eating itself? Not before it eats other sports first

The World Cup has become so big that it now puts all other sports in the shade, laments Ed Warner. I remember the summer of 1976 as a swathe of bleached playing fields, jumpers for goalposts and pick-up games of cricket. There happened to be an international football tournament that June, but I defy anyone [...]