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Cape Verde shock Spain with historic draw on World Cup debut
Wow, just wow. At 1.57pm, Atlanta time, 3,291 miles from home, the final whistle went on Cape Verde’s first World Cup ga...
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Cape Verde blanks Spain in shocking WC draw
Spain were held to a 0-0 draw by 64th-ranked Cape Verde on Monday in the first major shock of the World Cup group stages...
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Crystal Palace announce Pierre Sage as manager
Crystal Palace have appointed Pierre Sage as their new coach following the departure of Oliver Glasner.
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Brazil-born Nunes: 'I owe more to Portugal'
Brazilian-born Matheus Nunes is proud to be representing Portugal again at a World Cup, stating the European country hel...
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In twilight of Messi’s career, Americans are gifted one last chance to witness his international magic
Argentinian’s legacy has no need for another World Cup but return allows hosts to witness his international curtain call...
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Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi one game into World Cup after 5-1 defeat by Sweden
Move comes after thrashing in opening game in MexicoTunisia still to face Japan and Netherlands in Group FTunisia sacked...
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Could Asian teams be catching up to Europe at this World Cup? | Jonathan Wilson
If there were a shift in world football power, it may look something like the impressive results from South Korea, Japan...
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Van Dijk criticizes World Cup hydration breaks
Virgil van Dijk has criticised the introduction of hydration breaks at this summer's World Cup.
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Spain v Cape Verde: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 3pm local/5pm BST/12pm EDT/2am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Wallchart | And mail DanielThere...
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Football Daily | From rock-bottom to World Cup force: Sweden provide life-affirming message
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!A broken leg, surgery, working for David Sullivan, being sacked by Da...
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Sources: Lamouchi expecting sack by Tunisia
Sabri Lamouchi is expecting to be sacked as Tunisia boss, sources told ESPN.
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'Finally': Norway star Erling Haaland on fulfilling World Cup dream
Erling Haaland tells ESPN he is ready to make his World Cup debut and show his love for Norway on football's biggest sta...