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2026 FIFA World Cup: VAR Data Counters Match-Fixing Claims but Shows Argentina Benefited Most
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July 13, 2026July 13, 2026Sports

2026 FIFA World Cup: VAR Data Counters Match-Fixing Claims but Shows Argentina Benefited Most

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The debate over the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology has intensified during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with social media users alleging that defending champions Argentina have received favorable decisions. However, newly released VAR statistics present a more balanced picture while confirming that Argentina has indeed benefited from the technology more than most...

Laurence Watkins, the man with the world’s longest name
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October 17, 2025October 17, 2025Interesting, International

World’s Longest Name Takes 20 Minutes to Say

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Auckland: For most people, introducing themselves takes just a few seconds — but for Laurence Watkins, it’s a 20-minute ordeal. That’s because his full name contains a staggering 2,253 words, making him the person with the longest name in the world, officially recognized by the Guinness World Records. Watkins, 60, a retired security guard from...