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Football news reporter for @TheAthleticFC. Views are my own. Email: pbuckingham@theathletic.com
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Vozinha and 14million reasons why the World Cup can change lives overnight

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By Philip Buckingham Verified
| The Athletic Verified
The cultural significance of a World Cup was captured in very modern terms four years ago when a post from Lionel Messi in the aftermath of Argentina’s final win over France attracted more likes than any other on the Instagram platform. A total of 74.7million users have pressed the heart button, which is 15m more than any other post in Instagram’s history. A post from Messi cradling the World Cup trophy, uploaded two days later, also attracted an implausible 53m likes.
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Hull City’s Premier League fixtures: Full 2026-27 schedule and dates

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By Colin Millar Verified, Philip Buckingham Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Hull City’s first Premier League campaign in a decade will begin at home to Manchester United at lunchtime on the opening day of the season. The game will be the first of the 2026-27 Premier League campaign, with Michael Carrick’s side visiting the MKM Stadium. Hull won promotion back to the English top-flight with a 1-0 victory against Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final.
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Vozinha and 14million reasons why the World Cup can change lives overnight

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By Philip Buckingham Verified
| Breaking One
The cultural significance of a World Cup was captured in very modern terms four years ago when a post from Lionel Messi in the aftermath of Argentina's final win over France attracted more likes than any other on the Instagram platform. A total of 74.7million users have pressed the heart button, which is 15m more than any other post in Instagram's history. A post from Messi cradling the World Cup trophy, uploaded two days later, also attracted an implausible 53m likes.
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