Football
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Thirty minutes that never came: the Jesus promise Ronaldo says ended his Portugal career
Cristiano Ronaldo blames a broken 30-minute promise against Norway for the training-camp walkout and 30-day suspension that preceded his international…
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FIFA challenged official rules with their World Cup final halftime show
Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber will headline the first World Cup final halftime show,…
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“VAR has destroyed football”: Referee stands by Beckham red card
Kim Milton Nielsen remains convinced that he was right to dismiss David Beckham against Argentina…
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“They simply didn’t show up”: France stars criticised after Spain defeat
Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise had contributed 13 goals and 11 assists before…
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“No match is the same”: Argentina turn to lucky blue kit against England
Argentina will wear their navy away strip for the World Cup semi-final against England, while…
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“I see myself as much better”: Yamal turns ‘ego’ jibe into World Cup statement
Lamine Yamal’s “EGO YAMAL” headband was reportedly aimed at social-media users who had accused him…
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Referees back controversial penalty that sent Spain on their way against France
Spain’s opening goal against France prompted questions over a possible Lamine Yamal handball, but two…
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“We lost against ourselves”: Cherki delivers blunt verdict after France defeat
Rayan Cherki refused to blame Spain or the referee after France’s World Cup semi-final defeat,…
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“We never imagined France losing”: Paris left stunned by Spain defeat
Paris had prepared for another night of celebration, but confidence gave way to anger and…
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“It’s hard to describe just how proud I am”: United sign Tielemans
Manchester United have completed the signing of Belgium captain Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, with…