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Mexico City turns yellow as Colombian fans make Azteca feel like home
MEXICO CITY, June 17 : Hours before Colombia’s World Cup opener, Mexico City was already awash in yellow as thousands of visiting fans transformed the capital into a temporary slice of South America.Colombian supporters draped in national team colours packed restaurants and streets across the city, feasting o
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Mexico coach Aguirre warns no more room for opening-match nerves
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 17 : Mexico coach Javier Aguirre said on Wednesday that any patience regarding his players’ opening-match nerves has expired as the co-hosts prepare for a high-speed World Cup encounter against South Korea.Both teams enter the Group A clash at the Guadalajara Stadium on Thursday with
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South Africa coach tells critics to shut up
ATLANTA, June 17 : South Africa coach Hugo Broos told critics of his tactics in last week’s World Cup opener to shut up and insisted he would continue to do things his way when planning for Thursday’s Group A clash against the Czech Republic.There was an outcry in South Africa when Broos took a rare…
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World Cup: After ‘massive confidence booster’ from first win, South Korea targets victory over Mexico
With home advantage and fervent support, Mexico seems to be the favourite for the top-of-the-group clash against South Korea. CNA’s Matthew Mohan is in Guadalajara ahead of the match.
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South Africa midfielder Zwane handed three-match World Cup ban
ATLANTA, June 17 : South Africa midfielder Themba Zwane has had his suspension after being sent off in the World Cup opener against Mexico last Thursday extended to a three-match ban, FIFA said on Wednesday.Zwane was dismissed for striking defender Roberto Alvarado’s face late in the game, which Mexico won 2-
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Merlin the duck: From Mexico City streets to World Cup stardom
MEXICO CITY, June 16 : A domesticated duck named Merlin, sporting a miniature Mexico shirt and custom duck socks, has waddled his way into the hearts of football fans, becoming an unlikely unofficial mascot for the country’s World Cup campaign.Merlin’s fame was ignited during street celebrations following the
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Praying for a World Cup miracle? Fans flock to baby Jesus in Mexico kit
MEXICO CITY, June 16 : In Mexico City thousands of fans are making the pilgrimage to the capital’s cathedral to pray to a baby Jesus dressed in a Mexican soccer kit, asking for World Cup victory.The tradition dates back to 1970, when Mexico first hosted the tournament, but this year a ‘Soccer baby Jesus’ has
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Mexico, South Korea battle for control of World Cup Group A
MEXICO CITY, June 16 : Mexico and South Korea will put their perfect starts on the line when they meet on Thursday in Guadalajara, with the winners taking a major step toward securing top spot in World Cup Group A. Co-hosts Mexico opened the tournament with a 2-0 win over South Africa but coach Javier…
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Czechs and South Africa under pressure after opening losses
ATLANTA, June 16 : Defeat in their opening Group A games leaves the Czech Republic and South Africa playing catch-up when they meet in Atlanta on Thursday, and both sides need a vastly improved performance in order to keep their World Cup hopes alive.South Africa had the privilege of playing in the World Cup
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South Africa seek to silence critics against Czech Republic
June 16 : After South Africa’s jubilation at a first World Cup finals in 16 years turned sour with a 2-0 loss to co-hosts Mexico, winger Thapelo Maseko says they must invoke the spirit of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations to get back on track.While the result against Mexico in the tournament opener was…
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