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World Cup Doubts, Racism, and Lamine Yamal's Record

International football faces significant challenges this Sunday, ranging from geopolitical tensions threatening the World Cup to racism in the Premier League.

Tensions between the USA and Iran cast serious doubts over the summer's North American World Cup following escalating conflict.

Meanwhile, racism once again marred Premier League action as Leeds and Manchester City faced racial abuse during a Ramadan break, while Barcelona star Lamine Yamal secured a historic hat-trick to break age-group records.