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Fifa explains decision to rule out Germany goal
Fifa says coaches and players were told before the World Cup referees will punish the type of foul that saw Germany’s extra-time goal against Paraguay ruled out.
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Mexico rampant at fortress Azteca – and England could be next
Mexico have won all four games and not conceded a goal at this World Cup. Their last-16 opponents must also contend with playing at the Azteca Stadium.
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Mexico end World Cup knockout drought with last-32 win over Ecuador in Azteca cauldron
They were held up by an electric storm but, after the skies had cleared, Mexico kept the lightning bolts coming. This was a climactic night that utterly engulfed the senses and its ramifications will be far reaching.El Tri have broken a hex that had nagged and gnawed at the nation’s football psyche across four decades,…
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Kylian Mbappé at the double as France swat aside Sweden in World Cup masterclass
When people form memories of the World Cup, it’s matches like this that do it. France once again won comprehensively, and against decent opposition, but the quality of their attacking play, and the sheer beauty of their goals, were difficult to fully appreciate in the moment. It’s the sort of thing that only comes into…
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Mbappe scores twice as France dominate Sweden
Kylian Mbappe becomes the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches with after scoring twice as France crusie past Sweden 3-0 to set up a last-16 tie with Paraguay.
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June research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed
Also, the science of poop’s distinctive shape, boron buckyballs, and the secret to a soccer feint.
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Forest Green Rovers scrap women’s team to ‘concentrate resources’ on men’s side
Men’s team relegated to National League in 2024Club hope women’s football will return in futureForest Green Rovers have disbanded their women’s team for the 2026-27 season so that they can “concentrate their resources” on trying to return their men’s team to the English Football League.The Gloucestershire club’s women’s side finished second in their regional division…
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Newcastle, Chelsea and Aston Villa fined for breaching European financial rules
Uefa fines Newcastle £5.2m for first breach of squad cost rulesChelsea and Villa hit with penalties for second year in a rowNewcastle have been fined €6m (£5.2m) by Uefa for breaching its financial sustainability regulations, while Aston Villa and Chelsea have also been given fines for overspending for the second successive year.Following detailed submissions to…
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Tottenham win race to sign West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes for club record £85m
Spurs beat Manchester United to signing of midfielderFernandes due to have medical before completing dealTottenham are poised to break their transfer record after beating Manchester United to the signing of Mateus Fernandes for £85m.The Portugal international is heading for a new challenge after West Ham’s relegation from the Premier League and will strengthen Roberto De…
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Football Daily | What next for Germany as Paraguay and penalties fuel more World Cup pain?
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!When Germany crashed out of the 1998 World Cup – a miserable 3-0 quarter-final defeat to Croatia – the DFB hit the factory reset button. Youth coaching was overhauled, as was the scouting system designed to spot the talent, and it was made compulsory…