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Solbakken dismisses near-certain forecast for Norway’s World Cup knockout hopes
VANCOUVER, CANADA, June 21 : Norway coach Stale Solbakken is taking a skeptical view of a mathematical model that put his team’s World Cup knockout round chances at a near-certain 99 per cent following their emphatic 4-1 opening win over Iraq. The Norwegian Computing Centre, an independent non-profit resear
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Saudi Arabia lacked necessary strength to implement their defensive plan
ATLANTA, June 21 : Saudi Arabia’s defensive strategy fell apart as Spain dismantled their low block with ruthless efficiency, leaving coach Georgios Donis lamenting his team’s lack of steel around their penalty area after Sunday’s 4-0 World Cup defeat.Spain strolled through the Group H match, breaking down th
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Portugal seek sharper edge against Uzbekistan after blunt World Cup start
June 21 : Portugal had plenty of the ball in their World Cup opener but little bite and Roberto Martinez’s side return to Houston on Tuesday needing a sharper attacking display against Uzbekistan after a frustrating 1-1 draw with Democratic Republic of Congo.The numbers told a familiar cautionary tale. Accord
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Europe sweats through new heatwave, with worse to come
PARIS: France banned alcohol in red-alert areas Sunday (Jun 21), Spain and Germany cancelled sports events and Britain warned of “tropical nights” as Europe sweltered through a heatwave threatening to break June te
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Yamal starts for Spain and sparkles but then saved for another day
ATLANTA, June 21 : Lamine Yamal wasted little time reminding everyone why many see him as key to Spain’s World Cup cause, but no sooner did he make his first start since April in the 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Sunday than the exciting winger was on the sidelines again.The 18-year-old has struggled with…
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‘Out of hand’: Paraguay coach Alfaro vents at World Cup’s business elite
SAN JOSE, California, June 21 : Paraguay’s outspoken coach Gustavo Alfaro took aim at football’s business elites on Sunday, accusing them of commercial intrusion on the World Cup and sidelining fans with exorbitant ticket costs in a sport that has its roots in poverty. In unscheduled remarks to media during
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Spain boss calls critics ‘crazy’ after Saudi Arabia rout silences doubters
ATLANTA, June 21 : Spain faced plenty of scrutiny and criticism after a disappointing start to their World Cup campaign, but following a resounding win over Saudi Arabia on Sunday, manager Luis de la Fuente said people were crazy to question his side.A lethargic scoreless draw with Cape Verde led to doubts ov
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Paqueta welcomes Neymar progress and praises Vinicius bond after Brazil win
June 21 : Lucas Paqueta said Brazil’s 3-0 win over Haiti was an important step in the team’s development in the World Cup, while also welcoming Neymar’s return to full training and highlighting his long-standing connection with Vinicius Jr.Paqueta, 28, was one of Brazil’s standout performers, providing a fine
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Boy dies after being struck by a car in County Mayo
The incident happened on the N59 at Eskeragh, near Ballina, County Mayo, on Sunday morning.
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Hodgkinson says she is healthy after withdrawing from 400m final at UK championships
June 21 : Olympic gold medallist Keely Hodgkinson eased fans concerns after abruptly withdrawing from the UK Athletics Championships 400 metres final on Sunday, saying she was healthy.The 800m Olympic champion was in tears as she stepped to the side of the track, according to the BBC, who reported that the 24
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