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# Russia 2018

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Watch: Ronaldo completes 51st career hat-trick with stunning free-kick
Pure genius.
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Jun 15th 2018, 9:20 PM
Ronaldo's moment of magic earns Portugal a draw in World Cup thriller with Spain
Football at its brilliant best.
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Jun 15th 2018, 9:04 PM
Rare De Gea blunder gifts Ronaldo his second in thrilling Group B clash
The Man United ‘keeper won’t want to see this again.
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Jun 15th 2018, 7:35 PM
Portugal v Spain, World Cup
We followed all the action from Sochi as the European champions and 2010 World Cup winners went head-to-head in Group B.
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Jun 15th 2018, 7:30 PM
'We didn't want to risk further injury': Egypt boss explains Salah absence
Hector Cuper said he wants to make sure the Liverpool forward is available for the games against Russia and Saudi Arabia.
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Jun 15th 2018, 5:06 PM
Uruguay break Egyptian hearts as 89th minute Gimenez header snatches dramatic late win
With Mohamed Salah sat on the bench, Egypt suffered a heartbreaking late defeat in their first World Cup game since 1990.
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Jun 15th 2018, 3:03 PM
Benched: Mohamed Salah named among substitutes for Egypt's opening World Cup game
The 26-year-old has been trying to regain full fitness after being forced off with a shoulder injury during the Champions League final.
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Jun 15th 2018, 11:35 AM
A perfect start for hosts Russia as they earn emphatic victory in World Cup opener
The home side were far too good for Saudi Arabia today.
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Jun 14th 2018, 5:59 PM
Salah declared fit to start Egypt's World Cup opener on Friday
The Liverpool forward has overcome the shoulder injury he suffered in the Champions League final.
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Jun 14th 2018, 1:39 PM
Top scorer? Surprise package? Biggest flop? Our writers' World Cup predictions
The42′s journalists look ahead to Russia 2018.
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Jun 14th 2018, 7:00 AM
'Some players, it will really affect them when they see their name in the papers'
Ray Parlour believes certain England players will be feeling the pressure at the World Cup in Russia.
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Jun 14th 2018, 6:30 AM
Loew pleads with Germany fans not to boo Ozil and Gundogan at World Cup
The pair have found themselves at the centre of a political row in the build-up to Germany’s campaign opener.
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Jun 13th 2018, 8:03 PM
All hands on deck to help Messi perform at his best, say Argentina team-mates
Argentina get their World Cup campaign underway against Iceland on Saturday.
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Jun 13th 2018, 4:52 PM
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
Spain sack their manager 48 hours before World Cup opener
Fernando Hierro will take charge for the duration of the World Cup.
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Jun 13th 2018, 12:50 PM
Ou est le piscine? Spanish reporter uses Google Translate to circumvent press conference ban
The French media officer had hoped to avoid transfer talk by only taking questions in French.
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Jun 13th 2018, 10:32 AM
Kane: 'We may not be the golden generation but we are united'
England open their World Cup campaign against Tunisia next Monday.
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Jun 12th 2018, 12:39 PM
'Pogba performs best when he's angry': ex-World Cup winner wants passion from France star
Emmanuel Petit is looking for the Man United midfielder to do whatever it takes to play up to his true potential in Russia.
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Jun 11th 2018, 9:37 PM
'He has the swagger of a Brazilian' - Roberto Carlos backs Alli to impress at World Cup
The former Selecao left-back believes the Three Lions can challenge for the trophy and has backed the midfielder to shine at the finals in Russia
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Jun 11th 2018, 6:45 AM
Ex-Arsenal skipper Adams believes Spurs contingent could cost England
“I’m really worried about these Tottenham players, I don’t think they know how to win.”
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Jun 10th 2018, 6:40 PM
England defender won't allow his family to travel to World Cup over racism fears
Danny Rose: ‘It’s really sad. It’s just how it is. Somehow Russia got the World Cup and we have to get on with it.’
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Jun 6th 2018, 1:57 PM
'I have to accept this decision' - Germany's Sane responds to shock World Cup omission
The Man City forward was not included in the World champions’ 23-man squad on Monday.
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Jun 5th 2018, 1:23 PM
Fifa files criminal complaint against Viagogo over World Cup ticket sales
World football’s governing body says it is attempting ‘to protect the fans and prevent unauthorised ticket resales’ at this month’s tournament in Russia.
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Jun 5th 2018, 11:48 AM
Mohamed Salah has been named in Egypt's final World Cup squad despite injury
The forward suffered a worrying injury in the Champions League final but has been included in Egypt’s 23-man squad.
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Jun 4th 2018, 12:23 PM
Leroy Sane left out of Germany's World Cup squad while goalkeeper Neuer makes the cut
The PFA Young Player of the Year will not be going to the World Cup in Russia.
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Jun 4th 2018, 11:03 AM
Peru captain grabs two goals just days after World Cup ban for drug use is overturned
Paolo Guerrero was cleared to play at the World Cup after his long legal battle against a 14-month drugs suspension.
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Jun 3rd 2018, 9:49 PM
Neymar and Firmino shine as Brazil sink Croatia at Anfield ahead of World Cup
Brazil defeated Croatia thanks to goals from PSG star Neymar and Roberto Firmino.
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Jun 3rd 2018, 6:29 PM
Nigeria's new World Cup kit sells out after three million pre-orders ahead of England friendly
The Super Eagles are in action at Wembley this evening, with their new kit for the World Cup proving popular with supporters.
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Jun 2nd 2018, 4:59 PM
Southgate backs 'focused' Sterling to overcome gun tattoo controversy ahead of World Cup
England face Nigeria in a warm-up fixture on Saturday.
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Jun 1st 2018, 4:03 PM
'I'm very relieved': Arsenal midfielder escapes serious injury at World Cup training camp
There were fears Granit Xhaka suffered knee ligament damage.
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Jun 1st 2018, 11:19 AM
Peru captain wins last-ditch appeal to play at World Cup despite drugs suspension
Paolo Guerrero had been originally banned until January 2019, but is now free to play in Russia.
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May 31st 2018, 4:12 PM
Lingard feels 'more comfortable' with England than at Man United
The Old Trafford academy graduate enjoyed the most productive season of his club career to date in 2017-18, but he relishes outings for his country.
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May 31st 2018, 6:00 AM
Fifa drop Saudi referee from World Cup after attempted match-fixing
Fahad al-Mirdasi banned in Saudi Arabia after being reported for soliciting a bribe ahead of the King’s Cup Final.
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May 30th 2018, 7:38 PM
'I'm a fighter': Salah confident for World Cup despite shoulder injury
The Liverpool forward hopes to be in Russia to ‘make you all proud.’
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May 27th 2018, 6:19 PM
Mauro Icardi misses out as Argentina name World Cup squad
The Inter striker was the joint-top scorer in Serie A this season.
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May 22nd 2018, 10:18 AM
Harry Kane to captain England at next month's World Cup
The Tottenham striker has been handed the role by Gareth Southgate.
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May 22nd 2018, 9:53 AM
No place for Morata in Spanish World Cup squad
Julen Lopetegui named his squad today.
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May 21st 2018, 12:28 PM
Ronaldo leads Portugal's 23-man World Cup squad
The European champions have no place for Renato Sanches.
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May 17th 2018, 9:13 PM
No Martial or Lacazette in star-studded France squad
The pair have been excluded from Didier Deschamps’ squad.
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May 17th 2018, 7:52 PM
'I'm a victim of injustice': Peru captain to miss World Cup after doping sentence is increased
Despite previously being ruled eligible by Fifa, Paolo Guerrero will miss this summer’s World Cup.
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May 15th 2018, 10:33 PM
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