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# FIFA World Cup

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# Last Chance Saloon
On the brink, Argentina handed a final shot at World Cup salvation
Leo Messi and the rest of Jorge Sampaoli’s troubled squad have one final shot at redemption against Nigeria on Tuesday.
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Jun 25th 2018, 7:56 AM
# dream chasers
Queiroz: Iran will follow the 'three Rs' against Ronaldo and Portugal
The Iranians can still qualify from Group B but will need a victory over the European champions to do so.
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Jun 25th 2018, 6:15 AM
# Sorry
Germany apologise for provocative goal celebrations
Toni Kroos’ stoppage-time winner was followed by clashes on the touchline.
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Jun 24th 2018, 6:43 PM
# One-sided
Kane bags hat-trick as England put six past Panama in their biggest-ever World Cup win
The Tottenham striker is now leading the goalscoring charts at Russia 2018, while Gareth Southgate’s side are through to the knockout stages.
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Jun 24th 2018, 2:57 PM
# Trouble
Swiss pair could be set for bans following controversial goal celebrations
Fifa confirmed it has opened disciplinary proceedings against Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri.
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Jun 24th 2018, 2:29 PM
# His name is luka
'Modric would maybe be a Ballon d’Or winner if he was German or Spanish'
The Croatia captain as been one of the stars of this World Cup but Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren believes he doesn’t get the recognition he deserves.
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Jun 24th 2018, 2:17 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
England vs Panama, World Cup
We went minute-by-minute as England took on Panama in Group G at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.
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Jun 24th 2018, 2:10 PM
# Claim
'I'm realistic about the fact that it may be my last World Cup'
Knowing he is not certain to play in any future tournaments, Paul Pogba wants to help France to glory in the 2018 World Cup.
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Jun 24th 2018, 1:27 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Germany v Sweden, World Cup 2018, Group G
The reigning champions needed to bounce back with a win in Sochi this evening after losing out to Mexico.
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Jun 23rd 2018, 6:45 PM
# Wikileaks
Leaked England team gives Panama no advantage, insists Gomez
The sides meet in Group G tomorrow.
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Jun 23rd 2018, 3:51 PM
# Man Down
On your bike! Iceland physio returning home from World Cup after cycling accident
Team physio Petur Orn Gunnarsson suffered a hand injury in a cycling accident, but it is hoped he will return to work during Iceland’s participation.
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Jun 23rd 2018, 2:17 PM
# Unimpressed
Southgate criticises English press for team leak
Various outlets published images of Sunday’s supposed line-up against Panama, much to the chagrin of the Three Lions’ manager.
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Jun 22nd 2018, 4:16 PM
# the son what won it
They want to pull you down - Sterling hits out at tabloid press
The Three Lions star says the British tabloids attacked him for buying his mother a home.
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Jun 22nd 2018, 8:52 AM
# dalic cowboys
Argentina concerns grow as Dalic vows to rest players against Iceland
The Albiceleste need a favour from Croatia against Iceland, but their manager plans to rest some key players for their final group game.
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Jun 22nd 2018, 8:10 AM
# Man Marked
Neymar won't need to worry about 'unfair attacks', insists Costa Rica boss
Oscar Ramirez says Costa Rica will not go out to kick the PSG star when the sides meet on Friday.
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Jun 21st 2018, 9:58 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Argentina vs Croatia, World Cup
We went minute-by-minute as Argentina faced Croatia in a crucial Group D encounter.
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Jun 21st 2018, 6:30 PM
# Argument
'Maradona is light years behind Messi' - Sergio Ramos hits back at Argentina legend
The Spain defender considers a domestic rival at Barcelona to be a better player than an illustrious World Cup winner.
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Jun 21st 2018, 4:55 PM
# getting shirty
World Cup referee 'strongly refutes' claims he asked for Ronaldo's jersey at half-time
Fifa has leapt to the defence of referee Mark Geiger, who took charge of Portugal’s game with Morocco.
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Jun 21st 2018, 3:00 PM
# Claim
Mousa Dembele will not join a Spurs rival
The Belgium international is assessing his options this summer but has assured Tottenham fans he will not join a top Premier League side.
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Jun 21st 2018, 2:57 PM
# Cheeky
Swedish journalist hands Sami Khedira a boarding pass for early flight home
Germany need to beat Sweden on Saturday after a shock defeat to Mexico.
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Jun 21st 2018, 12:35 PM
# From Russia With Love
Denmark players charter plane for team-mate to fly home from World Cup after daughter's birth
It was an eventful few days for defender Jonas Knudsen.
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Jun 20th 2018, 4:16 PM
# Chance
Chelsea youngster ready to answer England's call
With Dele Alli doubtful through injury, Ruben Loftus-Cheek could start against Panama.
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Jun 20th 2018, 2:46 PM
# Star Man
'I want to prove people wrong': Kane aiming to reach Ronaldo and Messi levels
The England captain says he is out to prove a point at the World Cup.
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Jun 20th 2018, 7:50 AM
# Swiss miss
Brazil demanding explanation from Fifa for VAR controversy against Switzerland
Following two contentious incidents in the 1-1 draw, Brazil have written to Fifa to seek clarity.
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Jun 19th 2018, 3:44 PM
# You're a wizard Harry
The only thing Kane hasn't done is score in August - Southgate
The Tottenham striker inspired his country to a 2-1 win over Tunisia last night.
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Jun 19th 2018, 9:08 AM
# Reaction
Kane: England players had flies in our mouths
Much of the pre-match attention had been on the large increase in temperatures expected at the stadium.
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Jun 19th 2018, 12:05 AM
# Russia 2018
Bullish Dele Alli believes England 'can go all the way'
The Tottenham star issued a rallying cry to his England team-mates ahead of their World Cup opener.
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Jun 18th 2018, 12:33 PM
# Vulnerable
'We now have to win both games and are under extreme pressure' — Thomas Muller
Germany’s chastening loss to Mexico in Moscow has their World Cup defence in jeopardy and Muller urged his colleagues to response.
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Jun 18th 2018, 7:55 AM
# Not happy
Pogba: I'm the most criticised player in the world
After helping France to a win over Australia, Paul Pogba said he was the most criticised player in the world.
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Jun 18th 2018, 7:53 AM
# peach
Stunning Kolarov free-kick seals all three points as Serbia get off to winning start
Aleksandar Kolarov’s sublime free-kick secured a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica on Sunday.
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Jun 17th 2018, 3:10 PM
# World Cup
'It's a journey I didn't expect or want to be on'
Gareth Southgate’s England get their World Cup campaign underway tomorrow.
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Jun 17th 2018, 10:54 AM
# Criticism
'Cristiano is prone to diving'
Gerard Pique was unhappy with the Real Madrid star after Spain’s World Cup draw against Portugal
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Jun 16th 2018, 9:02 PM
# World Cup
Deflected Pogba effort delivers victory for stuttering French against Australia
Paul Pogba’s effort clipped an opponent and the bar before crossing the line to great French relief.
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Jun 16th 2018, 1:09 PM
# Nothing to hide
Argentina boss denies underestimating Iceland despite naming XI a day early
Marcos Rojo and Maxi Meza will start for Argentina against Iceland at Spartak Stadium on Saturday.
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Jun 15th 2018, 8:06 PM
# PREDICTION
England can win the World Cup - Mourinho
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho believes Gareth Southgate’s side are contenders to prevail in Russia.
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Jun 15th 2018, 12:02 AM
# Claim
'There is nothing that justifies Julen Lopetegui not being on bench for tomorrow's game'
Real Madrid did not show any disloyalty towards Spain, according to Florentino Perez.
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Jun 14th 2018, 10:01 PM
# Unhappy
'I would just like to leave this press conference because it seems like a funeral'
Sergio Ramos was in no mood to dwell on Julen Lopetegui’s departure on the eve of Spain’s World Cup Group B opener.
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Jun 14th 2018, 6:41 PM
# Familiar Foes
Mesut Özil dreams of beating England in the World Cup final
We all dream of a team of Gary Breens, Mesut.
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Jun 14th 2018, 4:22 PM
# Moving On
'We do not have time to regret:' Hierro looking ahead with Spain after Lopetegui sacking
Fernando Hierro is the new Spain boss after Julen Lopetegui’s shock departure two days before World Cup debut.
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Jun 13th 2018, 7:16 PM
# turmoil
Ramos insists Spain are 'together' as former Real defender Hierro takes over
The sacking of Julen Lopetegui has not impacted the unity of the squad, the Spanish captain says.
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Jun 13th 2018, 3:31 PM
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