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Henderson praises ‘big-game’ Bellingham amid outside noise
KANSAS City, June 14 : England midfielder Jordan Henderson has leapt to the defence of Jude Bellingham, saying the polarising 22-year-old is central to the team despite outside scrutiny and that his influence is often misunderstood.Bellingham has become a focal point for England both on and off the pitch, wit
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Qatar’s keeper Abunada enjoys ‘most beautiful moment’ at World Cup after setbacks
SANTA CLARA, California, June 14 : Qatar’s resilience against Switzerland owed much to goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada, whose key saves kept them in the game, a remarkable comeback for a player once close to retirement due to a serious back injury.The 26-year-old, who made his international debut last year, made s
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Cape Verde want to showcase their country, and compete, says Bubista
ATLANTA, June 14 : Cape Verde begin their first-ever World Cup adventure with a Group H clash against European champions Spain, and manager Bubista said he wants his team to not only enjoy the tournament and show their country to the world, but also to compete.The debutantes could not have asked for a much mo
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Japan coach lauds fightback but draw with Dutch ‘disappointing’
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 14 : Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu lauded his team’s grit and determination in coming twice from behind to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands at the World Cup on Sunday, but said he was unhappy not to take all three points.Japan defended resolutely in the first half to frustrate the Dutch and
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‘Samurai Blue style’: Japan fans on never-give-up attitude after dramatic Netherlands draw at World Cup
In one of the most highly anticipated matches in the opening round of the World Cup, Japan came from behind twice to get a point against the Netherlands.
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Tuchel’s ‘Grade E’ ref Turpin to take charge of England’s World Cup opener
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 14 : England’s opening World Cup match against Croatia on Wednesday will be refereed by Frenchman Clement Turpin, who was once labelled “Grade E” by Thomas Tuchel who is now their coach.Turpin sent then-Bayern Munich boss Tuchel to the stands for protesting during his team’s 1-1 dr
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Netherlands coach Koeman defends tactics after frustration against Japan
SANTA CLARA, California, June 14 : Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman defended his tactics and substitutions after Dutch hopes of victory in their World Cup opener were foiled by a late Japan goal in the 2-2 draw on Sunday. Two well-taken goals by captain Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summervil
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New Zealand brush aside politics ahead of World Cup opener against Iran
INGLEWOOD, California, June 14 : New Zealand coach Darren Bazeley brushed aside the political backdrop to his side’s World Cup opener against Iran on Monday, saying his players were focused solely on football despite heightened attention surrounding the match.The Group G clash in Los Angeles comes after month
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Nordfeldt starts in goal for Sweden against Tunisia
MONTERREY, Mexico, June 14 : Sweden coach Graham Potter has chosen goalkeeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt to start and a strike pairing of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres for their opening World Cup Group F clash with Tunisia on Sunday. • Nordfeldt starts ahead of Viktor Johansson and Jacob Widell Zetterstrom.
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Second-half goal frenzy lights up World Cup prospects for Dutch and Japan
June 14 : Matches are often described as a game of two halves but seldom has the old cliche been more apt than on Sunday when all the goals in the Netherlands’ 2-2 draw against Japan came in a pulsating second period after a cagey first 45 minutes.The flowing, attacking football after the break that…
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