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Water breaks: The most controversial issue at the World Cup
The mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup have sparked debate in the stands, on the pitch, and far beyond.
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Desabre says DR Congo face England with nothing to lose
ATLANTA, June 30 : After exceeding expectations in reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup, Democratic Republic of Congo coach Sebastien Desabre says his players will not be the ones under pressure in their last-32 clash with England, despite shouldering the dreams of the country.DR Congo returned to th
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Top players to end media protests at Wimbledon
LONDON, June 29 : The world’s top tennis players have said they will resume normal media duties at Wimbledon from Monday after constructive weekend talks with the Grand Slam’s organisers, though they noted that core issues remain unresolved.The group, represented by former WTA chief executive Larry Scott and
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Japan coach vows to pick penalty shootout takers against Brazil
HOUSTON, June 28 : Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said on Sunday he will likely decide who takes penalty kicks if the round of 32 World Cup clash against Brazil ends up going to a shootout rather than let the players decide for themselves. Japan crashed out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after three…
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World Cup’s lighter whistle helps fuel faster, fiercer tournament
NEW YORK, June 28 : A more lenient refereeing style that allows officials to prioritise the flow of the game over minor contact has emerged as one of the defining features of the World Cup, as the tournament heads into the knockout phase.Referees have been encouraged to avoid whistling for trifling fouls, hel
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Jordan go home empty handed but battle-hardened for future campaigns
HOUSTON, June 28 : Jordan always knew their debut World Cup would be a baptism of fire but the fact they were competitive in all three matches gives plenty of hope for the future, according to coach Jamal Sellami.Jordan exited the tournament with no points, but having scored in all their matches in a tough…
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Heat no problem for passionate Brazil fans waiting to greet team in Houston
HOUSTON, June 27 : Sweltering temperatures and a long wait posed no problem for hundreds of Brazil fans who stood for hours in the sun on Saturday to welcome their favourite players to Houston as they arrived for their World Cup Round of 32 clash against Japan. The five-times champions face Japan on Monday at
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Germany’s big names must deliver, team to go to the limit against Paraguay
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 27 : Germany will need to up their game in their World Cup round of 32 against Paraguay or risk going home, with their top players yet to peak at the tournament and expectations back home of a deep run in the competition piling pressure on the team.The four-time world champions ca
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Sabalenka defends Wimbledon protest, says it’s for struggling players
LONDON, June 27 : Wimbledon top seed Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday defended a prize-money protest by leading players despite the grasscourt Grand Slam increasing its pot by a record 20 per cent this year.The world number one is in a group represented by former WTA chief executive Larry Scott who are demanding a
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US won’t start players on yellow cards against Turkey, says Pochettino
INGLEWOOD, California, June 24 : United States coach Mauricio Pochettino said he won’t start any of his already-qualified team’s four players who have yellow cards when they face Turkey in Thursday’s World Cup clash. The U.S. have already guaranteed top spot in Group D, and with Turkey already out, the match
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