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Modric and Ronaldo reunited at World Cup as Croatia aim to snap Portugal’s streak
Two of international football’s 200 club have had parallel careers with their countries, but will this be their last meeting?Can you remember what you were doing on 1 March 2006? Perhaps you were at Anfield, watching England beat Uruguay 2-1. You might have seen Switzerland put three goals past Scotland at Hampden Park.Or you might have watched…
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A kiss for Kane! England’s saviour captain celebrates with his family as WAGs rush to congratulate Three Lions in wake of comeback against DR Congo
Harry Kane celebrated his winning second goal against the Democratic Republic of Congo with a ferocity to match the magnitude of his feat.
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A goal, a red and a LeBron James shout: Folarin Balogun gets the spotlight in US’s wild World Cup win
The versatile striker was dangerous in his time on the field on Wednesday, but that time was prematurely ended with a surprising ejectionThe day after the US supreme court upheld birthright citizenship, Folarin Balogun – a player who wouldn’t have even been on the pitch if not for the longstanding, constitutional law – pushed the…
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USA Reach World Cup Last 16 Despite Balogun’s Controversial Red Card Against Bosnia
The United States progressed to the World Cup knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, securing a last-16 matchup against Belgium. Folarin Balogun scored for the Americans but was controversially di
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Goalscorer Balogun sent off for USA
USA forward Folarin Balogun is shown a straight red card for a challenge on Bosnia-Herzegovina’s Tarik Muharemovic during their World Cup match.
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USA advances in World Cup after controversial red card vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Team USA had to battle a controversial red card on Falorin Balogun, who also scored the only goal in the Round of 32 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night.
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USA World Cup star Folarin Balogun pays tribute to LeBron James after scoring in Round of 32 match
Folarin Balogun scores against Bosnia and Herzegovina, celebrating with LeBron James' silencer move as the USMNT leads in the FIFA World Cup.
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Mexican soccer fans celebrate advancing in the World Cup by wailing on each other in impromptu boxing match
Mexico fans celebrated their first knockout stage World Cup win since 1986 with wild street boxing after beating Ecuador at Mexico City Stadium.
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Tielemans scores late extra-time penalty to send Belgium into last 16
Belgium score two late goals to force extra time against Senegal where Youri Tielemans scores a late penalty following a VAR review as Belgium win 3-2 to reach the last 16.
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Tielemans’ controversial late penalty caps Belgium comeback over Senegal
This time Senegal’s players did not depart the field prematurely owing to a burning sense of injustice, as they did in the Africa Cup of Nations final in January, but they did exit another knockout match aggrieved after Belgium advanced to the last 16 deep in extra time. The winning goal, a nerveless Youri Tielemans…