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Haunted no more: DR Congo reach World Cup knockout stages 52 years on
ATLANTA, June 27 : The Democratic Republic of Congo’s only previous World Cup appearance left a shadow over the country’s soccer history, but more than half a century later they wrote a new chapter in Atlanta by clinching a place in the knockout stages on Saturday.DR Congo players collapsed to the turf before
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Ronaldo plays on as Portugal’s Martinez defends marathon minutes at World Cup
MIAMI, June 27 : Portugal coach Roberto Martinez defended Cristiano Ronaldo after his skipper played another 90 minutes in the 0-0 World Cup Group K draw with Colombia, as his side finished in second place on Saturday, while the tournament’s biggest names took a breather.Leading scorers like Argentina’s Lione
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Missed chances will be costly in World Cup knockouts, warns Colombia coach
MIAMI, June 27 : Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo was proud of his team’s dominance for much of their 0-0 draw with Portugal in their final group match on Saturday, but warned they will not be able to spurn so many chances as the World Cup continues. After wins over Uzbekistan and the Democratic Republic of…
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‘World Cup is brutal’, says Cannavaro after Uzbekistan exit
ATLANTA, June 27 : Uzbekistan manager Fabio Cannavaro knows all about the beauty of the World Cup, having led Italy to success as captain, but after seeing his side lose all three games and exit the tournament, he reminded people of his warning about how brutal it can be.Cannavaro’s team came into Saturday’s
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Slow starters Croatia hit their stride ahead of World Cup knockout phase
PHILADELPHIA, June 27 : Croatia left it late to find a little World Cup sparkle, but history suggests they will not be worried by a sluggish group stage performance as they head into the business end of the tournament where they usually thrive the most. In a match in which they could have been eliminated,…
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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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Ghana coach Queiroz says value of 48-team World Cup debatable
PHILADELPHIA, June 27 : Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said on Saturday it was debatable as to whether the expanded 48-team World Cup had enhanced the tournament, warning it could devalue the soccer showpiece by taking the drama out of qualification. With so many places up for grabs it was easier for teams to qu
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Bad Bunny lights up London with history-making stadium show
Pride and a party as the Puerto Rican becomes the first Latin artist to headline a UK stadium.
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US carries out fresh strikes against Iran after tanker struck in Hormuz, escalating hostilities
The strikes mark the worst escalation since the US and Iran signed an interim peace deal two weeks ago.
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Solbakken stands by Norway switches after France drubbing
VANCOUVER, June 27 : Norway’s Stale Solbakken made no apologies for making 10 changes to his side for their final World Cup group game against France on Friday despite being on the receiving end of a 4-1 thumping. Norway won their first two games and were already guaranteed a spot in the last 32, so…
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