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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…
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England Face DR Congo in World Cup Round of 32 as Tuchel Targets Championship Glory
England’s World Cup campaign reaches the knockout stage with Thomas Tuchel’s side preparing to face DR Congo in Atlanta, where the team’s championship aspirations drive their pursuit of a second world title. Analysis of
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Captain Sciver-Brunt fit for England’s World Cup semi-final
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is passed fit to return from injury for Thursday’s T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa.
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The Swamp Dwellers review – this rare Wole Soyinka drama is a total revelation
Utopia theatre, Sheffield Mojisola Kareem’s excellent production makes no concessions to this 50-seat space, bringing grand historical scope to a story of Nigeria in transitionUtopia is the smallest of theatres, its 50-seat space made all the more intimate by the raffia ceiling and drape-lined walls. Yet this town-centre unit holds the biggest of characters on…
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Scouting DR Congo – where England can win the game
England play DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32 on Wednesday. BBC Sport looks at what dangers the African side possess.
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England can cope with altitude – Sinfield
England will be ideally prepared for the unique challenge of playing at altitude against world champions South Africa on Saturday, says coach Sir Kevin Sinfield.
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Thousands of anti-migrant protesters march in South Africa amid heavy police presence
Foreigners have already left South Africa ahead of the deadline set by anti-migrant groups.
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Plan to expand Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 teams is rejected
Executive committee member says it was ‘very bad idea’Caf says its aim is to make tournament world classA plan to expand the Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 teams has been rejected, the Guardian has learned.The proposal had been made by the Confederation of African Football’s president, Patrice Motsepe, in February at a…