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Lionel Messi in tears after dramatic Argentina win over Egypt in World Cup last 16Argentina came from 2-0 down with 11 minutes left to snatch a 3-2 win and leave their talisman crying on the pitch
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Switzerland v Colombia LIVE: Underdogs meet in World Cup last 16 for right to face Messi’s Argentina after thrilling comebackGranit Xhaka’s Swiss side face Colombia in Vancouver, in a tricky game with a quarter-final place on the line
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Why was Egypt’s second goal against Argentina disallowed by VAR in World Cup last 16?Mostafa Ziko saw his strike after Mohamed Salah’s stunning ball through disallowed in the second half of a thrilling last-16 clash
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Norway team struck by illness in days before England World Cup quarter-finalCoach Stale Solbakken confirmed the news but said his players were recovering
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Why World Cup exit showed the limits to the USA’s power – on and off the pitchHit by a political wrecking ball ahead of their round of 16 encounter with Belgium, even a helping hand from President Trump could not take the...
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Downing Street clarifies Starmer’s role in England World Cup kick-off talks amid political interference rowIt was revealed earlier this week that Starmer played a role in ensuring England’s kick-off time against Mexico was not brought forward
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Argentina v Egypt LIVE: Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah battle for World Cup quarter-final placeTwo of the finest players of their generations clash with a last-eight place on the line
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England fans skip sleep for World Cup drama as thrilling win over Mexico smashes BBC viewing recordsEngland fans stayed up into the early hours to watch the Three Lions’ thrilling 3-2 win over Mexico
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Folarin Balogun confirms he was not involved in getting Belgium ban overturnedUS President Donald Trump has confirmed he personally lobbied his FIFA counterpart Gianni Infantino over Balogun’s dismissal.
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World Cup 2026 LIVE: Trump taunted by Belgium after Fifa scandal as Infantino faces calls to resign (cloned)The US president was mocked by Belgium’s players after the tournament co-hosts were beaten 4-1 in Seattle
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Voices: ‘Fifa needs purging, top to bottom’: Readers demand action on Infantino after Balogun red card rowOur community say Fifa itself is now the problem, after it suspended Folarin Balogun's red card following Donald Trump's personal call to Gianni...
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‘The Trump effect’: President ridiculed in US after team thrashed by Belgium at World CupDonald Trump mercilessly spoofed after his intervention to get Folarin Balogun’s suspension overturned ends with 4-1 defeat and jokes about him...
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Napoli making a push for Chelsea’s Benoît BadiashileNapoli making a push for Chelsea’s Benoît Badiashile Napoli have reportedly made Chelsea’s Benoît Badiashile (25) one of their targets for the...
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Roberto Mancini set for surprise return as Italy head coach after FIGC turmoilRoberto Mancini set for surprise return as Italy head coach after FIGC turmoil Roberto Mancini is set for a surprise return as Italy head...
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Uefa issues furious statement after reports Fifa plans to sell stakes in World CupUefa has reacted furiously to reports Fifa president Gianni Infantino is planning to sell stakes in the men’s World Cup to investors.
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🚨The first has arrived: América announce their new signing🚨The first has arrived: América announce their new signing Club América have officially announced the signing of Colombian forward Óscar Perea...
