Thank you for making this a World Cup to remember on the BBC
BBC Director of Sport Alex Kay-Jelski's message as BBC Sport delivers a record-breaking World Cup across TV, radio, online and social.
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Director of BBC Sport.
Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer and the all-time leading scorer in international football.
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring record.
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Joe Hart is a former England national football team goalkeeper.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Micah Richards is a retired English footballer and current pundit.
Olivier Giroud is a veteran French footballer known for being one of France's all-time highest goal scorers.
Somali referee Omar Artan was set to become the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals.
Former English footballer and manager.
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