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Japan and Sweden draw takes both into last 32
Daizen Maeda's smart finish to Japan's team goal is cancelled out by Anthony Elanga's long-range strike as Sweden fight back in a 1-1 draw that takes both sides through t...
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Elanga earns Sweden spot in World Cup knockouts with Japan draw
Anthony Elanga's stunning equaliser booked Sweden's spot in the World Cup knockout stages after a 1-1 draw with Japan, who also go through as the second-placed team in Gr...
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Netherlands claim Group F top spot with win over Tunisia
Netherlands secured top spot in Group F with a comprehensive 3-1 win over Tunisia.
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'Oh my word!' - Elanga 'stunner' draws Sweden level
Anthony Elanga scores a brilliant curling effort from the edge of the area to draw Sweden level with Japan in their FIFA World Cup Group F match at Dallas Stadium.
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Beccacece goes from brink to World Cup history with Ecuador
Sebastian Beccacece was on the verge of losing his job as Ecuador head coach as the clock ticked down against Germany - now he has a last-32 match to look forward to.
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'We could call it racist' - Ivory Coast boss sad at Schweinsteiger comments
Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae says comments from ex-Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger about their "wild" playing style could be considered racist.
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What do Scotland need now to qualify as a third-placed team?
Scotland are on the brink of elimination from the World Cup - but there is still a glimmer of hope for Steve Clarke's side.
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Ecuador stun Germany to qualify for knockout stages
Goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata help Ecuador come from behind to beat Germany 2-1 to qualify for the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup, as one of the top e...
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Ivory Coast defeat Curacao to progress to knockout stages for first time
Ivory Coast ease past Curacao in their World Cup Group E clash courtesy of a Nicolas Pepe brace, confirming their qualification in the knockout stages of the competition ...
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Unicaja keeps Barreiro, Trabzonspor lands Notae
Basketball Champions League clubs continued shaping their rosters.
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Man Utd's Onana set for Trabzonspor loan
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is close to securing a second loan spell at Turkish club Trabzonspor.
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English stars and Scheffler start well at Travelers as Clark checked by triple bogey
England's Matthew Fitzpatrick, Aaron Rai and Justin Rose and world No 1 Scottie Scheffler made strong starts to the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship as US Open champion ...
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Japan vs Sweden, Tunisia vs Netherlands LIVE!
Japan vs Sweden, Tunisia vs Netherlands LIVE!
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Pepe double sends Ivory Coast through as Curacao's historic WC campaign ends
Former Arsenal forward Nicolas Pepe scored twice as Ivory Coast secured second-place in Group E with a comfortable 2-0 win over Curacao.
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Plata's 'touch of gold' gives Ecuador lead against Germany
Gonzalo Plata reacts quickest to direct Kevin Rodriuguez' flick on over Manuel Neuer, to give Ecuador a 2-1 lead over Germany in their FIFA World Cup Group E match at the...
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Ecuador stun Germany to reach knockouts and dent Scotland's hopes
Ecuador stunned already-qualified Germany with a 2-1 comeback win in New Jersey to reach the World Cup knockout stages and dent Scotland’s hopes of reaching the round of ...
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'Brilliant finish' - Pepe gets his second as Ivory Coast double their lead
Nicolas Pepe gets on the end of Ibrahima Sangare's "incisive pass" to score his second of the game, as Ivory Coast take a 2-0 lead against Curacao in their Group E match ...
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Man City agree record fee with Forest for Anderson
Manchester City agree a deal with Nottingham Forest worth up to a British record £130m to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson.
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Man City agree deal with Forest to sign Anderson
Manchester City have agreed a deal with Nottingham Forest to sign Elliot Anderson.
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Germany goal should have been ruled out for 'endangering opponent'
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Joe Hart, Ellen White and Lucas Leiva explain why Alexander Pavlovic's high boot in the build-up to Leroy Sane's goal was an example of "endan...
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