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The pioneer in an unlikely World Cup team
When Desmond Armstrong faced the media at the World Cup in 1990, the first question he got was one that would stick in his mind for the wrong reasons.
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Mr Irreplaceable and Ballon d'Or contender - is this Kane's time?
Harry Kane has been described as irreplaceable for England, but will the World Cup provide the stage for him to prove he is now the best?
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'The things that forge them are similar' - the origins of Messi & Ronaldo
Both from humble beginnings, BBC Sport looks at how Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo became two of the greatest footballers of all time.
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Iran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say
The approval comes just 10 days before the Iranian squad's opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.
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Hosts USA thrash Paraguay with statement opening win as Balogun shines
The USA kicked off their World Cup on home soil with their joint best-ever victory in the tournament's history as a sizzling performance saw them thrash Paraguay 4-1 in L...
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Spain expose England's flaws in heavy defeat that 'hurts'
England just needed to avoid defeat against Spain - instead they suffered their heaviest loss in 17 years, but it is not time to panic yet.
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Fifa clarifies water bottle stadium rule
Fifa says fans will be able to bring sealed disposable water bottles into World Cup stadiums following criticism over a decision to ban reusable bottles.
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How England can still qualify for the Women's World Cup
England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are all vying for places at the Women's World Cup - but how can they get there with one round of group games left in Europea...
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Germany forward Karl ruled out of World Cup
Germany forward Lennart Karl is ruled out of the 2026 World Cup with a thigh injury.
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Wiegman calls for reaction from Lionesses after biggest defeat in 17 years
Sarina Wiegman has urged her players to 'stick together' after the hurt of suffering their heaviest defeat in 17 years.
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Republic of Ireland have nothing to lose against France - Barrett
Republic of Ireland striker Amber Barrett says the side "are going to give everything we have" during Tuesday's match against France when they have the chance to secure a...
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Advantage Scotland as they await Cuthbert injury news
Scotland stay top of their World Cup qualifying group on goal difference from Belgium amid fears of a serious injury to key midfielder Erin Cuthbert.
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'Absolute madness' - Callaghan fumes at call to not give Turkey red card
Former Northern Ireland captain Marissa Callaghan says that Turkey striker Busem Seker "had to be sent off" after she controversially handled the ball before later scorin...
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Watch: Weir hat-trick as Scotland thump Israel
Watch as Scotland thump Israel 6-0 in World Cup qualifying Group B4, with captain Caroline Weir scoring a hat-trick.
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Will transfers be a distraction for England at World Cup?
England's World Cup campaign is also in the middle of a busy summer transfer window, but how much of a distraction is it?
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Riquelme: Klopp will be first choice for Real Madrid job if I win election
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme has released a statement confirming that Jurgen Klopp will be his choice for the manager's job at the Bernabeu if he i...
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Real Madrid plan Olise bid - Saturday's gossip
Real Madrid are lining up a £130m move for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, Arne Slot turns down Fulham after being sacked by Liverpool, Newcastle United are close to ...
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Tuchel will not let Tampa pitch affect selection
England head coach Thomas Tuchel says reports about the state of the pitch at the venue for his side's friendly against New Zealand will not influence team selection.
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Canada rescue draw against Bosnia to claim first World Cup point
Canada claimed their first ever World Cup point as the co-hosts came from behind to rescue a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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Wales 'not good enough' in Montenegro - Wilkinson
Having been denied a second goal, Wales were left with red faces when Jasna Djokovic levelled late on.
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