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Swedes skip work when soccer fever takes hold, statistics agency says
VANCOUVER, Canada, June 17 : Swedish employers are bracing themselves for a slew of short-term absences as World Cup fever engulfs the country, with an analysis of the last two decades by government agency Statistics Sweden showing a sharp rise during major soccer championships.Famed for their work-life balan
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FIFA holds Atlanta event on tackling hate speech in football
ATLANTA, June 17 : FIFA gathered players, policymakers and technology experts in Atlanta on Wednesday to discuss solutions to hate speech in football, on the eve of the International Day for Countering Hate Speech.The event, co-hosted with TikTok and the City of Atlanta, highlighted world soccer’s governing b
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Qatar coach Lopetegui plays down pressure ahead of Canada test at World Cup
VANCOUVER, June 17 : Qatar are approaching the World Cup with a relaxed mindset, focusing on enjoying the occasion and remaining competitive rather than feeling pressure, manager Julen Lopetegui said ahead of Thursday’s game against co-hosts Canada in Vancouver.Qatar began their campaign with a 1-1 draw again
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England beat Croatia 4-2 as Kane scores twice
ARLINGTON, United State: Harry Kane struck twice while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford delivered the knockout blows as England survived a back-and-forth battle to beat Croatia 4-2 on Wednesday (Jun 17) and launch their World Cup campaign in a heavyweight clash that lived up to its billing.The Group L meet
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Ghana, Panama fans throng Toronto streets ahead of World Cup clash
TORONTO, June 17 : Boisterous fans of Ghana and Panama marched to Toronto Stadium to root for their teams in the World Cup Group L clash wearing traditional dress and waving flags, determined not to let high ticket prices and gloomy weather dampen their spirits.Wearing an ornate headdress made of beads and f
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Scorching Miami heat could push World Cup players to the brink, expert warns
MIAMI, June 17 : Players arriving in Miami for World Cup matches may find themselves battling more than just opposing teams, as sweltering heat and humidity threaten to turn the tournament into a test of endurance as much as skill.Teams from cooler climates face particular risks if they have not had time to a
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Portugal coach Martinez unruffled by DR Congo draw
HOUSTON, June 17 : Portugal coach Roberto Martinez was unfazed on Wednesday by his side’s unexpected 1-1 World Cup draw with unheralded Democratic Republic of Congo and said his side showed “extraordinary” attitude but still had work to do. Teams like Spain and Argentina had endured rocky opening World Cup
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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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Turkey and Paraguay face off with little room for error after humbling defeats
SANTA CLARA, California, June 17 : Paraguay and Turkey head into Friday’s World Cup Group D clash with little margin for error after opening defeats left both sides playing catch-up in the race for the knockout rounds.Turkey were stunned 2-0 by Australia in Vancouver, while Paraguay suffered a chastening 4-1
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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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