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‘Absolute perfection!’ Mbappe fires France ahead against Morocco
France have taken a 2-0 lead over Morocco at the 2026 World Cup, with Kylian Mbappe opening the scoring in a match that ended in a France victory. The BBC Sport piece centres on a video replay showcasing Mbappe’s goal from multiple camera angles, with the finish praised as “absolute perfection”. The accompanying content is…
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Mbappe penalty saved by Bono after long wait
France beat Morocco 2-0 in their World Cup 2026 quarter-final in Boston, with the standout moment being Kylian Mbappe’s saved penalty. Morocco goalkeeper Bono kept out the spot-kick after Mbappe had been made to wait more than three minutes before taking it, a notable talking point in a match France ultimately controlled. Despite the missed…
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‘There is a magnificent balance’: how Spain built a record-breaking defence
Spain have set a new men’s World Cup record for the longest run without conceding a goal, a milestone reached during their 1-0 last-16 win over Portugal. Goalkeeper Unai Simón passed the 559-minute mark previously held by Switzerland (set across the 1994, 2006 and 2010 tournaments), and now stands at 560 minutes without conceding across…
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Ukrainian agent accused of murdering Monaco bomb suspect changes story
A Ukrainian military intelligence officer who had confessed to killing a woman suspected of a bomb attack in Monaco has retracted his account in a Kyiv court, now claiming he did not fire the fatal shots. Vladyslav Reut, a decorated GUR agent who days earlier led investigators to Anastasiia Berezovska’s woodland grave, told a custody…
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Guards are brought in to keep order as huge queues form at Russian petrol stations following wave of successful Ukrainian attacks on refineries
Russian authorities have brought in Cossack guards to maintain order at petrol stations as nationwide fuel shortages, caused by a wave of Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries, have triggered long queues and rising tempers among drivers. The disruption matters because it has forced Russia — the world’s third-biggest oil producer — to import petrol…
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France vs Morocco World Cup quarterfinal tips the scales toward Kylian Mbappe and a low-scoring affair
France and Morocco are set to meet in the first quarterfinal of the World Cup, with the piece framing France as clear favourites and predicting a tight, low-scoring contest. The article matters mainly as a betting-oriented preview, highlighting France’s attacking strength and defensive record while questioning whether Morocco can overcome both a formidable opponent and,…
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Wisconsin Democrat downplays appearing on Hasan Piker’s show, doesn’t ‘endorse’ everything he says
Wisconsin state representative and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong has sought to distance herself from far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, less than two weeks after appearing on his livestream in a broadcast that doubled as a fundraiser for her campaign. Speaking on “MS NOW Reports”, Hong said appearing on such platforms did not mean she…
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Where to Watch France vs. Morocco World Cup Quarterfinal Match Live Online
The Hollywood Reporter has published a viewing guide for the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal between France and Morocco, which takes place on Thursday 9 July at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts (branded “Boston Stadium” for the tournament). The knockout tie kicks off at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT) and is being carried in the…
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Pogacar dominates on Tourmalet as yellow jersey crashes
Tadej Pogacar produced a commanding victory on stage six of the 2026 Tour de France, winning atop the iconic Col du Tourmalet and reclaiming the leader’s yellow jersey. The defending champion moved a significant step closer to a record-equalling fifth overall title, which would place him alongside Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel…
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NY Italians put Mamdani on notice after ‘sacred ground’ snub: ‘We stand AGAINST COMMUNISTS!’
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism from the Italian American Civil Rights League (IACRL) after Little Italy was omitted from an official city map of immigrant neighbourhoods linked to a 2026 FIFA World Cup tourism campaign. The heritage group characterised the exclusion as an insult to a community that helped build the…