Football
Jesus: I had no reason to play for a penalty
Hernandez: Griezmann an idol at Atletico
'Aching' Neymar urges referees to intervene
Lozano goal causes artificial earthquake in Mexico
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Hummels criticises Germany tactics in Mexico loss
Mats Hummels said Germany's tactical approach was wrong after the World Cup holders lost the opening game of their title defence 1-0 to
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Brazil the latest favourites to stumble, but Tite and Neymar won't panic
World Cup winners don't always arrive at tournaments ready-made. And apparently, Switzerland enjoy making them sweat.In South Africa in 2010,
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Brazil 1 Switzerland 1: Zuber pegs back below-par Selecao
Brazil continued the trend of tournament favourites underperforming as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland in their World Cup Group E opener
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Germany follow trend of poor starts for World Cup champions
Germany's 1-0 loss to Mexico was a shock scoreline, but the history of the tournament shows World Cup holders often struggle under the pressure
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Southgate keen to unleash his bold new England
Gareth Southgate has long believed England can play technically proficient, possession football on the biggest stage - now they must prove it in
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Kante hails Pogba's match-winning contribution
N'Golo Kante hailed Paul Pogba's decisive contribution to France's opening World Cup win over Australia on Saturday.The midfielder
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Germany struggle with generation gap
To misquote Benjamin Franklin, in this world nothing can be said to be certain except death, taxes and Germany winning their opening game at a World
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Neymar to make first competitive start since February in Brazil's World Cup opener
Neymar will make his first competitive start since February after being named in Brazil's starting XI for their World Cup Group E opener
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Kane gunning for Ronaldo hat-trick heroics in England opener
England captain Harry Kane is keen to stop Cristiano Ronaldo running away with the World Cup Golden Boot race.Kane will lead England out as captain
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Balotelli would fit in at Marseille - Raiola
Mario Balotelli would be well suited to a move to Marseille according to agent Mino Raiola, who said the Italian striker can "marry well with
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Senegal call up Mbengue with Ciss ruled out
An ankle injury has ended Senegal defender Saliou Ciss' hopes of playing at the World Cup and Caen full-back Adama Mbengue has replaced
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Germany 0 Mexico 1: Lozano stuns woeful reigning champions
Germany's defence of their World Cup title started with a whimper as they suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat to Mexico in Moscow on Sunday.
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Courtois: Belgium outsiders not World Cup favourites
Belgium are not short of belief but Thibaut Courtois insisted the Red Devils are not among the favourites to win the World Cup in Russia.Courtois
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You can't compare Ronaldo and Messi - Adrien Silva
Adrien Silva refused to be drawn on comparisons between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi but praised his Portugal team-mate's leadership on
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Maaloul singles out 'future of English football' Alli as main threat
Tunisia coach Nabil Maaloul thinks "the future of English football" Dele Alli is England's main threat ahead of the two teams'
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Poland v Senegal: Nawalka waits on Glik
Poland will give centre-half Kamil Glik every opportunity to prove his fitness ahead of their World Cup opener against Senegal in Moscow on
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Palermo to appeal play-off result after 'illegal game'
Palermo president Giovanni Giammarva said the club would lodge an appeal against Frosinone's promotion to Serie A in the aftermath of their
