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How Cape Verde’s Vozinha emerged as World Cup superstar and Instagram sensationVozinha returns to the pitch against Uruguay after his heroics helped Cape Verde to a historic point, leading to his Instagram followers...
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Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain run rampant against Saudi ArabiaSpain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: 18-year-old Lamine Yamal made an instant impact as he scored within 10 minutes of his first World Cup start
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Iran national anthem loudly booed again at World Cup before Belgium gameFans at the Los Angeles Stadium booed the Iranian anthem again, after a hostile reaction in their debut match against New Zealand in Group G as...
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Declan Rice shares impact of ‘obscene’ schedule as England midfielder reveals long-term injury concernDeclan Rice was taken off in the second half of England’s 4-2 win over Croatia as a precautionary measure
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World Cup 2026 – Group H guide: Favourites Spain take on Uruguay as Cape Verde fairytale beginsEuropean champions Spain head to North America as favourites as they look to win a second World Cup
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World Cup 2026 – Group G guide: Belgium favourites ahead of war-torn Iran, Egypt and New ZealandBelgium are not the force they once were but should still top a group which includes Iran, with the Asian country set to compete despite being at...
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‘My heart just dropped’: How Trevoh Chalobah, England’s 27th man, manifested his World Cup dreamThe Chelsea defender cut short his New York holiday to join Thomas Tuchel’s England squad and has enjoyed two-hour padel games with Ivan Toney and...
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Liverpool reject Inter Milan offer for midfielder Curtis JonesLiverpool have told Inter Milan they do not want to continue talks as the Serie A champions’ valuation for the midfielder is so far below their own
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Belgium v Iran LIVE: Iran question World Cup disruption before Group G clash in LAIran coach Amir Ghalenoei criticised his team’s increasingly difficult preparation conditions before playing Belgium
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Roy Keane criticises England WAGs for wearing partners’ names on shirtsRoy Keane has criticised the wives and girlfriends of England footballers for wearing shirts displaying their partners' surnames during the...
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Spain vs Saudi Arabia LIVE: Lamine Yamal decision looms over World Cup clashSpain were held to a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde while Saudi Arabia snatched a promising draw versus Uruguay – so does another tricky outing await...
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Iran coach questions US officials’ inconsistency as training for World Cup clash with Belgium cut shortThe US administration’s handling of the Iranian football team has repeatedly come under scrutiny
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Female referee injured in melee during friendlyA female referee is injured and has to leave the pitch after being knocked to the ground during a friendly.
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Female referee injured in melee during friendlyReferee Mathilde Demoncay reportedly suffered concussion in the incident [BBC Sport] A female referee was injured and had to leave the pitch...
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VIDEO: Lionel Messi makes first public appearance since World Cup final - with Argentina superstar watching fourth tier match in his homeland - Goal.comVIDEO: Lionel Messi makes first public appearance since World Cup final - with Argentina superstar watching fourth tier match in his homeland...
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Milan bid for Martín, Lazio eye 2007-born, Chevalier-Juve 👎 🤑Milan bid for Martín, Lazio eye 2007-born, Chevalier-Juve 👎 🤑 While Roma are getting significantly closer to Santiago Castro , the...
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Torino close on Comuzzo and Comert, but Leeds United stall PerriTorino close on Comuzzo and Comert, but Leeds United stall Perri Torino are reportedly in advanced talks for Fiorentina defender Pietro...
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Inter confirm ‘Romero interest expressed’ as De Zerbi launches Tottenham warningInter confirm ‘Romero interest expressed’ as De Zerbi launches Tottenham warning After Inter director Piero Ausilio confirmed they ‘expressed...
