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Jeremy Clarkson gives away his World Cup tickets to two England fans‘I had two tickets from them and then it’s raining so I thought, I don’t want to be outside,’ TV presenter said
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Scotland have stagnated and World Cup waiting game leaves an uncomfortable questionScotland 0-3 Brazil: The Tartan Army edge closer to a group stage exit, but no matter their ultimate fate, Miguel Delaney writes, Steve Clarke’s...
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The inspiration behind South Africa’s incredible World Cup comeback as Bafana Bafana advanceSouth Africa 1-0 South Korea : Thapelo Maseko created history for Bafana Bafana to lock up second in Group A and progress to a first-ever...
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The inspiration behind South Africa’s incredible World Cup comeback as Bafana Bafana advanceSouth Africa 1-0 South Korea : Thapelo Maseko created history for Bafana Bafana to lock up second in Group A and progress to a first-ever...
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Lionel Messi’s teammates pen emotional message to Argentina captain on 39th birthdayThe Argentina captain celebrated his 39th birthday in Kansas City after scoring five goals at the World Cup in two victories over Algeria and...
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Tearful Neymar makes emotional Brazil return as Selecao advance at World CupThe Brazil legend last made an appearance for his national side during World Cup qualification in October 2023 against Uruguay
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What Japan’s blueprint to win the World Cup by 2050 tells us about football’s futureThe ‘Japan Way’ manifesto has set the highest of long-term targets but Hajime Moriyasu’s team are already delivering early results in north America
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The World Cup waiting game Scotland face after Brazil dent knockout hopesScotland 0-3 Brazil: Vinicius Jr’s double and Matheus Cunha’s strike handed Steve Clarke’s side a major setback in their pursuit of a first-ever...
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Scotland sweating on fitness of Andy Robertson ahead of uncertain World Cup futureThe Scottish captain was spotted with ice on his ankle after being replaced at half-time in the defeat to Brazil
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Viral sensation Merlin the duck denied entry to stadium ahead of Mexico gameAfter winning hearts across social media, supporters had launched an effort urging organizers to allow the beloved bird to attend the match...
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Steve Clarke abandons post-match interview after just 23 secondsThe Scotland manager was visibly disappointed as his team’s World Cup campaign hangs in the balance
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Third-place rankings: How they stand in race to reach World Cup knockout stagesScotland face a nervous wait to discover if they will reach the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup
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When is Premier League 'sacking season' - and who should be worried?Could Manchester United's Michael Carrick become the first Premier League manager to lose his job this season? [Getty Images] Premier League...
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Why are Liverpool struggling for Premier League goals?Brighton (23) and Manchester City (20) have scored more than double the amount of goals Liverpool (9) have scored in the Premier League this...
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Why are Liverpool struggling for Premier League goals?Liverpool have scored 15 goals in four cup games this season, but have managed only nine goals in seven Premier League matches.
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What Man Utd need now is stability, not more changes - PulisBBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Bruno Fernandes' comments after Manchester United's defeat by Como showed how hard it must be to run...
