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FIFA World Cup qualifiers
/ 2 years agoEcuador, Uruguay qualify for World Cup in Qatar, with help from Brazil
Giorgian de Arrascaeta sent Uruguay to the World Cup with the only goal of the game against Peru on Thursday, a...
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FIFA World Cup qualifiers
/ 2 years agoWatch: Responding to Spanish critics a ‘waste of time’ for Bale
Gareth Bale said he will run into the ground for Wales as he dismissed criticism from Spain of his club form...
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Formula 1
/ 2 years agoCOVID-hit Vettel out of second straight F1 GP, Hulkenberg in
Nico Hulkenberg will again race in place of fellow German Sebastian Vettel at this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after the four-time...
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FIFA World Cup qualifiers
/ 2 years agoWatch: Mancini left reeling after Italy’s shock World Cup elimination
Roberto Mancini was reeling from the most painful defeat of his managerial career after Thursday’s stunning, last-gasp 1-0 loss to North...
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Football
/ 2 years agoPortugal survive penalty drama to beat Turkey and stay on track for World Cup
Portugal are through to a decisive World Cup qualifying play-off final next week after beating Turkey 3-1 in Porto on Thursday,...
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Football
/ 2 years agoBrilliant Bale double carries Wales into World Cup playoff final
A brilliant double from Gareth Bale took Wales to the brink of a first World Cup since 1958 thanks to a...
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FIFA World Cup qualifiers
/ 2 years agoWatch: North Macedonia stun Italy as European champions miss second successive World Cup
Italy will miss their second World Cup in a row after slumping to a shock 1-0 play-off semi-final defeat to North...
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Football
/ 2 years agoSaka ruled out of England friendlies with Covid
Bukayo Saka will miss England’s friendlies against Switzerland and Ivory Coast after the Arsenal forward tested positive for the coronavirus. Saka...
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Olympic Games
/ 2 years agoParis Olympics scrap basketball venue amid player criticism
The venue for the group phase of Olympic basketball at the 2024 Paris Games was ditched Thursday amid criticism from some...
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Formula 1
/ 2 years agoSainz tells Ferrari fans to remain cool, realistic after blistering season opener
Carlos Sainz reminded Ferrari and their legion of Italian fans to stay focussed and realistic on Thursday ahead of this weekend’s...