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Portugal through to last 16 after dramatic victory over Croatia
Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Goncalo Ramos after a chaotic second-half in Toronto to set up a last 16 tie with Iberian rivals Spain.
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Melting hot! When Ireland played Mexico in 43C heat at 1994 World Cup
As the mercury rises at this year’s World Cup, we asked former Republic of Ireland footballers Jason McAteer and John Aldridge about the infamous match in Orlando that was played in 43 degree heat“Some of the boys were melting,” says Jason McAteer as he recalls one of the most notorious matches in World Cup history.…
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Ange Postecoglou is exactly what Japan need after fifth-straight World Cup knockout loss | John Duerden
The Samurai Blue’s toughest opponents are themselves. The Australian coach would help them kick down the door to football’s global eliteAs Japan’s players burst into tears after losing to Brazil in the 96th minute of their last-32 match to make it five losses in five World Cup knockout games, a pundit on British television neatly…
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Late VAR drama as Croatia denied equaliser
Josko Gvardiol’s stoppage-time goal is ruled out for offside after a VAR review, denying Croatia an equaliser against Portugal in their World Cup knockout match in Toronto.
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Ramos sends Portugal into last 16 as VAR drama caps wild finish against Croatia
Rafael Leão dropped to his knees. His cross had just been flicked into the net by Gonçalo Ramos to take Portugal to the last 16 of the World Cup. Leão’s expression was not one of delight, but relief.Billed as the last dance for two footballing icons, it was Luka Modrić who, at the age of…
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‘Football fan’ extremist, 19, who bought a gun and looked to target Old Trafford and Manchester Arena is jailed
Muhammad Billal, 19, from Nelson, Lancashire purchased the gun on a secret online forum and researched shooting ranges and crowded places before attempting to join the Islamic State.
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Ronaldo has equaliser ruled out for offside
Cristiano Ronaldo has an equalising goal ruled out for offside during Portugal’s round of 32 game with Croatia in Toronto.
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Socceroos ‘prepared’ to face Egypt’s Mo Salah who is fit for last-32 clash after injury
‘We feel relaxed, we feel confident’: Australia’s Tony PopovicPharaohs coach Hossam Hassan unsure whether veteran will startThe Socceroos are set to face Mo Salah in their last 32 match, though uncertainty hangs over whether the Egypt great will start the World Cup knockout in Dallas or come off the bench.Salah was seen training with his…
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Watch U.S. Men’s Soccer Team Celebrate World Cup Knockout Win With Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Sing-Along
“Nothing better than @ellalangleymusic after a win,” midfielder Weston McKennie writes alongside the video.
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United States-Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup match delivers massive TV ratings
The U.S. match against Bosnia and Herzegovina averaged 24.43 million viewers on Fox, making it the biggest English-language soccer broadcast ever.