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FIFA World Cup

Courtois ‘proud’ as sun sets on Belgium’s ‘Golden Generation’

Thibaut Courtois said he was proud of Belgium's fabled "Golden Generation" on Friday as their final shot at winning a major title ended in a World...

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Watch: Argentina coach Scaloni defends players after stormy World Cup clash

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni defended his players from accusations of misconduct in their fractious World Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands, insisting...

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France will not underestimate Morocco threat in World Cup semi: Varane

France defender Raphael Varane has insisted that there will be no complacency from the World Cup holders when they take on...

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Brazil’s Ronaldo backing France for World Cup

Former Brazil star Ronaldo says he cannot get behind his country’s great sporting rivals Argentina at the World Cup, and backs...

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Morocco launches extra flights for World Cup fans

Morocco’s national airline is laying on 30 extra return flights to jet euphoric fans to Qatar for Wednesday’s historic World Cup...

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New Spain coach De La Fuente defends appointment

New Spain coach Luis de la Fuente defended his appointment after criticism he lacked experience at the top level, during his...

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Croatia’s mental strength has deep roots, says World Cup hero Petkovic

Croatia striker Bruno Petkovic says the team’s mental strength that has propelled them to two penalty shoot-out wins at the World...

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Deschamps inspires France to brink of another World Cup final

France’s World Cup run is turning into a triumph for coach Didier Deschamps, who has won over those who felt he...

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France eye World Cup glory as Morocco loom

Defending champions France on Sunday trained their sights on a World Cup semi-final against surprise package Morocco as Argentina and Lionel...

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Southgate future in focus as England digest World Cup exit

England crashed out of the World Cup against an all too familiar backdrop of heroic failure and agonising over yet another...

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South America football chief steps up claim to 2030 World Cup

South America’s football chief said Sunday that FIFA should honour the legacy of Pele and Diego Maradona by awarding the centennial...

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