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The secrets behind the save: How goalkeepers decide World Cup penalty shoot-outsExclusive: Tim Krul was the shoot-out hero for the Netherlands in 2014 – he speaks to Miguel Delaney about the psychology behind saving a...
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Morocco vs Netherlands LIVE: Team news as Ronald Koeman makes call on key duo for blockbuster World Cup last 32 tieThe Netherlands and Morocco are ranked seventh and sixth in the world respectively by Fifa, but one of them will crash out of the World Cup at the...
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Carlo Ancelotti’s old habit inspires dramatic Brazil comeback to break Japan heartsThe Selecao boss made two key changes and his faith in a maligned midfield duo proved decisive, while a trend from his Real Madrid days emerging...
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The laughable hypocrisy of Chelsea’s explosive rebuke towards Enzo MarescaComment: Chelsea showed a disconnect with their own reality by publicly lambasting Maresca given their historic treatment of managers
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Farcical Ben Stokes retirement reveals lasting truth about England’s great showmanThe orchestrated Ben Stokes retirement sparked chaos at Trent Bridge, but, as Cameron Ponsonby outlines, the former England captain remained true...
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DR Congo star Yoane Wissa relishing historic World Cup knockout clash with EnglandDR Congo will play their first World Cup knockout game ever when they face England on Wednesday
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How the World Cup kickstarted Boston’s dating scene again: ‘It’s so refreshing’One resident said she’s ‘not even attracted to American guys anymore’ after Scottish fans visited the city
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Germany vs Paraguay LIVE: Julian Nagelsmann hopes to avoid another South American upset in World Cup round of 32Can Germany get back to winning ways after being rocked by an upset at the hands of Ecuador in the group stage?
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South Korea to deploy riot police for team’s return from nightmare World Cup campaignRiot police will be deployed for the national team’s return amid death threats directed at their manager Hong Myung-bo
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Czech Republic manager resigns after woeful World Cup campaignCzech Republic failed to qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup
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Republic of Ireland to face Israel behind closed doors in Serbia after fans called for boycott amid Gaza warRepublic of Ireland agreed to play Israel despite protests from fans
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Enzo Maresca vows not to leave Man City again after succeeding Pep Guardiola – and reveals what got him the jobMaresca has returned to the club for a third time after being appointed Pep Guardiola’s successor
