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England must go low against Mexico to hit heights with Total Arsenalball
Thomas Tuchel needs to slow game down so his side can handle altitude challenge – it is time for the low blockIf any win will do then England do not have to worry about putting on an exhibition of attacking football against Mexico. They have no time to acclimatise to the altitude in Mexico City…
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Croatia snicked off late on and Ronaldo finally scores knockout goal | World Cup Daily – video
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Jonathan Wilson as Cristiano Ronaldo breaks his World Cup knockout duck in a dramatic win over Croatia Continue reading…
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World Cup 2026: Portugal through to face Spain after VAR drama, Salah fit to face Australia – live
⚽ All the latest news and reaction from the World Cup⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Knockout draw | Email usSome fine 1994 memories from Republic of Ireland’s adventures in Orlando.The first game of Friday sees the Socceroos take on Egypt.Australia coach Tony Popovic said his team will be prepared whether Salah is on the…
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What happened to England’s 1986 World Cup squad? England return to the scene of Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ 40 years later
Argentina’s Diego Maradona scored his ‘Hand of God’ goal during a World Cup quarter-final when he punched the ball into England’s net on June 22, 1986 at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
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Hossam Hassan and the blurring of lines between football and politics in Egypt
Egypt face Australia in a historic World Cup game on Friday and the manager has been keen to highlight president Al-Sisi’s role in the achievementAfter Egypt’s 3-1 victory over New Zealand at the World Cup, the national team coach, Hossam Hassan, issued a statement of gratitude to the country’s president, Abdel Fatah al-Sisi.Al-Sisi had sent…
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Portugal Edge Croatia in World Cup Drama as VAR Call Seals Ronaldo’s Last-16 Passage
Portugal secured a 2-1 victory over Croatia in Toronto to advance to the World Cup last 16, with captain Cristiano Ronaldo converting from the penalty spot and substitute Gonçalo Ramos notching a crucial 94th-minute head
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Football star found NOT guilty of manslaughter after his teammate was found shot dead inside his home
Peter Clabron was only 18 when he was arrested for shooting and killing Jeremiah Aviles at a Mesa home in May 2023. Three years later he has been allowed to walk free after a jury issued their verdict.
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VAR denies Croatia’s game-tying goal as Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal to Round of 16
Gonçalo Ramos' 94th-minute header put Portugal ahead before a controversial VAR offside call denied Croatia a late equalizer, sending Portugal to the Round of 16 against Spain.
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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.…