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Comfortable
Four-goal Japan overwhelm Tunisia to edge towards World Cup last-32
21 Jun
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Soccer
Pico Lopes goes global and decade of good habits can keep World Cup fairytale alive
Cape Verde face Uruguay in Miami full of confidence after draw with Spain.
David Sneyd
reports from Miami
21 Jun
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World Cup Poll
Who will win tonight's World Cup game – Spain or Saudi Arabia?
21 Jun
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one for the books
Heroic goalkeeper Room helps Curacao hold Ecuador for historic World Cup point
21 Jun
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up close
America captivated by a World Cup that won't cure all ills but does show a better way
Glimpse of Bebeto, Kaka and Rivaldo is also a reminder of the power of the game’s mystique.
David Sneyd
reports from Philadelphia
21 Jun
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Deniz The Menace
Undav's 94th-minute winner sends Germany through to knockout rounds
20 Jun
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Money Talks
Finn Harps to vote on 'serious and detailed proposal' from external investor
20 Jun
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oranje crush
Brobbey and Gakpo shine as Netherlands hammer Sweden at World Cup
20 Jun
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WLOI round-up
Lily Agg's Athlone reign off to a winning start against Shamrock Rovers
20 Jun
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Call it a Comeback
Ronaldinho, 46, coming out of retirement to join Italian Serie C side
20 Jun
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Nothing To See Here
Real Madrid publicly deny reports of €200m+ move for Bayern star Michael Olise
20 Jun
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Unwanted History
Almiron becomes first player sent off under 'mouth-covering' rule as Paraguay knock Turkey out
20 Jun
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Call it
Who will win this evening's World Cup game - Netherlands or Sweden?
20 Jun
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in the groove
Matheus Cunha gets Brazil Surfin' USA as they begin to embrace generational pressure
Manchester United forward on the double after Carlo Ancelotti turns to him to help inspire side to victory over Haiti.
David Sneyd
reports from Philadelphia Stadium
20 Jun
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fine margins
Morocco close in on World Cup knockout phase after edging out Scotland
20 Jun
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Getting there
Walsh brace inspires Galway United to crucial victory at Pearse Stadium
19 Jun
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honours even
Drogs and Shels share the points as Harry Wood nicks a draw
19 Jun
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marching on
USA advance to World Cup knockouts with game to spare after overcoming Australia
19 Jun
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Comeback kids
Dundalk climb up to third as Kenny screamer completes rally against Bohemians
19 Jun
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On a Roll
Late, late show from Pat's yields two goals to break Sligo resolve
19 Jun
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in control
League leaders Shamrock Rovers get the better of bottom side Waterford
19 Jun
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PodcastThe Football Family
World Cup Voices Ep.3 - Life for an immigrant in Trump's USA
David Sneyd is on the ground in Boston to capture a snapshot of the contrasting views of American immigrants in the age of ICE.
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Iran to lodge complaint with Fifa over World Cup restrictions
19 Jun
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Friday Night Lights
Arsenal begin Premier League title defence at home to newly-promoted Coventry
19 Jun
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Soccer
Morocco and PSG footballer Hakimi to stand trial for alleged rape, French court confirms
19 Jun
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With a game to spare
Co-hosts Mexico first team to qualify for World Cup knockout rounds
19 Jun
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Preview
Brazil at a crossroads with the Ancelotti Doctrine - 'Individual stars will not be decisive for this World Cup'
Suffering from a cough and with more pressure than the country’s president, veteran boss cannot afford slip up against Haiti.
David Sneyd
reports from Philadelphia
19 Jun
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Call it
Who will win tonight's World Cup game – Scotland or Morocco?
19 Jun
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Host Nation
Horror injury and post-match scuffle overshadow Canada's first-ever World Cup win
19 Jun
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final word
Five late goals as substitutes inspire Switzerland to victory
18 Jun
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Transfer Window
Liverpool sign Spain international forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna
18 Jun
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Handball
World Cup's quickest goal and controversial penalty see Czechia and South Africa share spoils
18 Jun
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On The 42meet the manager
'The phone's been going non-stop': New Athlone boss Agg balancing recruitment and rehab
18 Jun
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stop the game
The Palestine FA wants to make clear it has not 'given its blessing' to the Ireland-Israel game
18 Jun
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UWCL
Athlone Town drawn against ŽFK Skopje 2014 in Champions League qualifying
18 Jun
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Barred
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi denied Canadian visa for clash with Germany
18 Jun
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Reaction
'If you're going to get to a World Cup, you've got to beat the best' - Carla Ward on play-off draw
Ireland boss says ‘everyone wanted to avoid’ Belgium/Poland and Kazakhstan ‘a logistical nightmare’ as home venues in focus.
18 Jun
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Road to Brazil
Ireland to face Kazakhstan in 2027 World Cup play-off semi-final
Belgium or Poland await in a tricky potential final.
Updated 18 Jun
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On the Move
Ibrahima Konate joins Real Madrid from Liverpool
18 Jun
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point to prove
Bellingham: 'I've got a little bit of a chip on my shoulder'
18 Jun
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