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'It's easy for me': Kane finding England World Cup captaincy a breeze
Diego Maradona's blatant disregard for the rules and more of this week's best sportswriting
Colombia receive positive James Rodriguez update ahead of England clash
PSG duo eclipse Messi and Ronaldo on unforgettable day
Waterford takes the spoils in Sligo despite early comeback from hosts
Heartbreak for Ronaldo and Portugal, as Uruguay advance to World Cup quarters
Mascherano announces international retirement following Argentina's World Cup exit
Facing an uncertain future, Lionel Messi avoids media after Argentina crash out of World Cup
Uruguay v Portugal, World Cup last 16
'It's flattering to be compared to a great player like Pele, but he's in another category'
'We're not the favourites, we're playing against the country that invented football'
Mbappe stars with a brilliant double as France dump Argentina out of the World Cup
Maradona returns to health to watch France v Argentina
Angel Di Maria screamer drags Argentina level with France at the break
'It'll go right to the wire, I still believe that'
Iniesta plays like he is wearing a suit - Maradona
France vs Argentina, World Cup last-16
'I didn't play in the last few months at Liverpool' - Mignolet hints at summer exit
‘I was at rock bottom and a friend got me a job in a supermarket. I got the call to say that I failed the drugs test’
MLS player Martin celebrates 'openly gay' identity on Minnesota United Pride night
'England have clear path to World Cup semi-finals'
They were preoccupied with themselves – Matthaus blasts Germany's Bayern players
FIFA backs 'football great' Maradona but urges World Cup star to be respectful
The Maroon 5 ad is ruining the World Cup, please make it stop
'I've played and scored a goal for my country, which is every boy's dream'
From Cashel to Buenos Aires: the remarkable Irish influence on Argentina's football history
UCD suffer shock four-goal defeat at the Bowl while Shelbourne continue fine form
Resurgent Shamrock Rovers make it three wins in a row as Hoops ease past disappointing Derry
Gypsies end winless streak with hard-fought Dublin derby victory at Dalymount
The Penalty Doctor: the science behind spot kicks and what we can expect at this World Cup
Limerick secure a crucial three points to move further clear of struggling Seagulls
Dramatic 92nd-minute winner sees Dundalk leapfrog Cork into top spot
Oldham striker Duffus extends loan deal at Waterford until the end of the season
Dundalk vs Cork City, Airtricity League Premier Division
Hope Solo set for RTÉ panel debut as World Cup last 16 schedule is announced
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335 VAR checks in World Cup brings 99% decision-making accuracy, according to Fifa
'We know Messi can decide our fate' - Lloris warns France ahead of Argentina clash
Russian media enjoying 'told you so' moment with conspicuous absence of hooliganism
Big Marouane Fellaini signs two-year contract extension with Manchester United