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Colombia feel weight of Azteca atmosphere in World Cup win over Uzbekistan, says Lorenzo
MEXICO CITY, June 17 : Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo said the emotion generated by a sea of Colombian supporters at the Azteca Stadium weighed on some of his players as they opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan on Wednesday.Goals from Daniel Munoz, Luis Diaz and Jaminton Campaz secur
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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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Bosnia ready to shed underdog reputation, face Switzerland as equals
INGLEWOOD, California, June 17 : Bosnia and Herzegovina are fighting to dispel the notion that they are underdogs at the World Cup, key player Nikola Katic told reporters on the eve of their match with Switzerland.Despite dispatching four-times world champions Italy and favoured side Wales in the qualificati
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Diaz shines as Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1
Colombia next face DR Congo on Tuesday in Guadalajara after Uzbekistan play Portugal in Houston.
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Dazzling Diaz steps up to starring role for Colombia
MEXICO CITY, June 17 : It was 12 years ago that Colombia forward James Rodriguez announced himself at the World Cup in Brazil – and though he led his side out for their 2026 opener on Wednesday, it was teammate Luis Diaz who showed he could be the main man this year.Diaz was the architect…
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Switzerland seek response against Bosnia after Qatar frustration
INGLEWOOD, California, June 17 : Switzerland are determined to put their opening World Cup disappointment of being held by Qatar behind them when they face Bosnia & Herzegovina on Thursday, with coach Murat Yakin calling on his side to be more ruthless after letting victory slip.The Swiss entered the tourname
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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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After tough Panama win, Ghana can do something at World Cup, Queiroz says
TORONTO, June 17 : Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said wins in this World Cup came at a high price and that his players had shown they were ready to pay it after the West African country overcame Panama 1-0 thanks to a stoppage-time goal on Wednesday.Queiroz brushed aside questions about the absence of midfielder
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Former Olympic medallist Simpson hospitalised after collapse at track event
June 18 : American Olympic medallist and former world champion Jenny Simpson is receiving medical care at a hospital, the Sir Walter Running team said on Wednesday, a day after she collapsed during an event in Raleigh, North Carolina.The 39-year-old was pacing a mile group during a community track event hoste
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Canada seeking to take control early in Qatar World Cup showdown
VANCOUVER, June 17 : Canada will be looking to learn the lessons from their 1-1 opening draw with Bosnia & Herzegovina and to stamp their authority on their World Cup Group B match with Qatar in Vancouver on Thursday.All four teams in the group – Canada, Qatar, Switzerland and Bosnia & Herzegovina – have one
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