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• Boston pubs struggle to cope as 20,000 Scotland fans ‘party locals under the table’

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  As the Tartan Army descended upon Boston for the World Cup, the city's hospitality venues are reportedly struggling to keep pace with the demand...

• Scotland fans channel the spirit of the World Cup to leave Boston charmed

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  A win and a loss from their opening two games of the World Cup leaves the Scots with a chance of qualification, and they could yet make a...

• Miguel Almiron becomes first player sent off for covering mouth at World Cup

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  Almiron was dismissed in first-half stoppage time but Paraguay clung on for a 1-0 win over Turkey

• Jan Paul van Hecke speaks out for the first time since joining Tottenham in £52m transfer

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  Van Hecke is currently with the Netherlands national team at the World Cup in North America

• Matheus Cunha offers Brazil a striker solution, but injury may open up youngster’s path

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  Matheus Cunha scored a brace to lead Brazil to a win over Haiti, but an injury to Raphinha could see the Man Utd man return to the wing sooner...

• The little-known World Cup rule change that could see US win group before final game

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  Co-hosts Mexico secured top spot in Group A with their win over South Korea and the USA could be next thanks to a rule change made by Fifa

• Morocco boss insists team ‘behind’ Achraf Hakimi amid rape case after boos at Scotland game

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  The Morocco captain, who denies any wrongdoing, played in the World Cup hours after a French appeals court confirmed that he will stand trial for...

• Brazil dealt World Cup injury blow as star attacker forced off against Haiti

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  The Selecao winger pulled up with the issue in the 40th minute of an encouraging first-half performance

• Brazil vs Haiti LIVE: World Cup giants dealt fresh injury blow after Matheus Cunha brace

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  An improved showing may be needed from Brazil as they take on a side still seeking a first World Cup win

• Scotland face sobering reality after 70 seconds of World Cup regret

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  Scotland 0-1 Morocco: Scott McTominay’s penalty appeal was dismissed, with Steve Clarke’s side unable to seize a first ever World Cup knockout...

• Scotland star ‘baffled’ by ‘negative’ criticism of World Cup performances

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  Scotland may yet need to take a point off Brazil to reach the knockout stages

• Pundits split over Scott McTominay penalty decision after Scotland suffer World Cup blow

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  McTominay was brought down by Neil El Aynaoui with Morocco leading 1-0 late into the Group C contest