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Superstitious Argentina request 'lucky' kit ahead of England World Cup semi-final
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World Cup referee Rob Dieperink dies weeks after being dropped from tournament
The Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed on Monday that the 38-year-old, who had been an Eredivisie referee since 2017 and also served as a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) at UEFA Euro 2024, had pass...
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Zlatan blasts Belgium's second-choice keeper, blames coach for World Cup exit
Speaking during a television broadcast, Zlatan faulted Belgium's decision to bring on second-choice goalkeeper Senne Lammens after first-choice keeper Thibaut Courtois was forced off injured.
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FIFA to consider expanding men's World Cup to 64 teams
The proposal for a larger tournament was first raised last year, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the success of the expanded 48-team format has prompted the governing body to explore how a 64-team Worl...
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Argentina company fires 35 workers for watching World Cup match
While the national team celebrated a 3-2 victory, the newly unemployed workers were left wondering how they would pay their bills.
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Colombia fans threaten Campaz, reviving memories of Escobar's 1994 tragedy
At the 1994 World Cup in the United States, defender Andrés Escobar scored an own goal in a 2-1 defeat to the hosts and was murdered in Medellín days after Colombia's elimination.
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Tuchel clashes with journalist after England's quarter-final win
The German coach had a tense exchange with ITV reporter Gabriel Clarke, who questioned England's mentality and suggested the team continued to "suffer" despite progressing.
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England's all-time top scorer urges Ronaldo to retire for Portugal's sake
Shearer, who retired in 2006 before moving into sports media and punditry, said Ronaldo's status makes it difficult for Portugal's coach to make tactical decisions.
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World Cup semis: England, Argentina renew rivalry for 5th meeting
Jude Bellingham scored England's equaliser in the 47th minute after Norway had taken the lead through Schjelderup in the 36th minute.
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Senegal sack coach Pape Thiaw after World Cup exit
The decision comes after the Lions of Teranga were eliminated in the Round of 32, ending Thiaw's tenure after less than two years in charge.
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Brazil World Cup winner wants Ancelotti taken to court
1994 World Cup winner Romario Faria de Souza is the latest Brazilian icon to voice his anger, saying he would even "take him to court" after the shock defeat to Norway, a team many in Brazil still regard as a b...
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Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland in extra time to set up England clash
Alexis Mac Allister headed in a 10th-minute cross by Lionel Messi to hand Argentina the lead at Kansas City Stadium on Saturday.