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World Cup penalty spot becomes football’s newest classroom
NEW YORK, July 2 : Penalty shootouts have always been football’s cruellest mind game — a nerve-shredding walk into noise, doubt and national dread. What has changed over recent years is not the pressure, but the preparation — and at this World Cup, players, coaches and goalkeepers are increasingly treating pen
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More water, less flow? Hydration breaks fuel debate as game rhythm put to the test
MIAMI, July 2 : Football has long prided itself on something that distinguishes it from almost every other major team sport – once the whistle blows, the game belongs to the players.Momentum cannot be halted by coaches, television schedules or tactical timeouts, and for 45 uninterrupted minutes the contest un
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Fact check: No petition against migrant German players
It has been claimed that following Germany’s World Cup exit, some fans launched a petition seeking to ban “African” and “Muslim” players from the national team — and that DW covered the story. This is not true.
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No room for sentiment when we take on Switzerland, says Algeria boss Petkovic
VANCOUVER, July 1 : Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic dismissed suggestions that his familiarity with the Switzerland players will make any difference when the two sides meet in the World Cup last 32 on Thursday.The 62-year-old Bosnian-born coach has a long history in Swiss football, playing for and coaching a
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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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