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Portugal’s Ronaldo does little to shake perception he is yesterday’s man
HOUSTON, June 17 : Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo’s two second-half misses against the Democratic Republic of Congo and a mostly anonymous display did little to dissuade those who feel he is past his prime and not the man to lead his country to World Cup success.Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw in Group K
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Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their World Cup opener
HOUSTON, June 17 : Portugal and their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo were left frustrated after Democratic Republic of Congo fought back to earn a 1-1 draw on Wednesday in the African nation’s return to the World Cup stage after 52 years.It looked like it would be a long afternoon for DR Congo with Portugal takin
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Ronaldo to start for Portugal against DR Congo in sixth World Cup
HOUSTON, June 17 : Cristiano Ronaldo will start for Portugal in their World Cup Group K opener against Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston on Wednesday. • Ronaldo, 41, features in a sixth World Cup after his debut in 2006, a record he shares with Argentina’s Lionel Messi.• Defender Ruben Dias i
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Houston Fan Festival closed on Monday as wild weather set to hit Texas
HOUSTON, June 15 : Local organisers have closed the popular Fan Festival in Houston on Monday amid a flood warning that runs through to Wednesday, the day of the World Cup Group K game between Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo.The Houston Stadium has a roof and it is not expected that the weather
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Nagelsmann wants to keep German train on the move after big win
HOUSTON, June 14 : Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann will not let his players rest on their laurels following their thumping 7-1 World Cup Group E victory over Curacao on Sunday as he knows tougher assignments lie ahead if they are to go deep into the tournament.Germany were pegged back at 1-1 in the first half
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Germany’s World Cup universe back in order with demolition of Curacao
HOUSTON, Texas, June 14 : Germany enjoyed a successful World Cup liftoff in Houston on Sunday with players and fans breathing a collective sigh of relief following their Group E 7-1 demolition of newcomers Curacao.It was the four-time champions’ first opening win at a World Cup in 12 years and stretched their
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Curacao can still enjoy beautiful World Cup, says Advocaat
HOUSTON, June 14 : The Curacao players have no reason to be downcast following a 7-1 mauling by Germany in the tiny nation’s World Cup debut on Sunday and still have an opportunity to enjoy a successful tournament, coach Dick Advocaat said. The 78-year-old Dutchman said his players were not expecting such a
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Germany cruise to 7-1 win over debutants Curacao in Houston
HOUSTON, June 14 : Germany began their World Cup campaign with a thumping 7-1 victory over debutants Curacao on Sunday in a match where history was made on several fronts and the one-sided result could not overshadow the occasion for the island nation.Germany’s Felix Nmecha scored the fastest goal of the tour
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Rain sends Germany and Curacao fans on pre-match hunt for umbrellas and beer
HOUSTON, June 14 : An early morning storm soaked Germany and Curacao fans arriving early at the stadium for their teams’ World Cup opener on Sunday, sending them scrambling for umbrellas, rain gear and – more importantly for some – beer. The quick storm caught many unprepared and forced a pit stop at a sto
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Curacao have nothing to lose on World Cup debut, says Advocaat
HOUSTON, June 13 : Tiny Curacao have nothing to lose as they make their World Cup debut against Germany in Houston on Sunday, says coach Dick Advocaat, who has a plan to be disrupters at the finals.Curacao, who rely heavily on their diaspora in the Netherlands for players, are the smallest nation by both popu
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