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'Greatest feeling ever': Cape Verdeans tell BBC of joy at holding Spain to draw
The streets of the capital, Praia, shook with wild celebrations as the small island nation held Spain to a shock 0-0 draw.
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Lukaku makes impact off the bench as Belgium draw with Egypt
An own goal from Mohamed Hany denies Egypt a first ever victory at the World Cup as they draw 1-1 with Belgium at the Seattle Stadium.
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VAR official says hand gesture was 'involuntary, subconscious twitch'
Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind" and claimed it wa...
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'Cartwheels at breakfast' & kicking about Boston - the culture shift in Scotland camp
Steve Clarke "doing cartwheels" is a sign of the shift among the Scotland squad and staff, writes Amy Canavan in Charlotte.
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Real make Fernandes contact - Tuesday's gossip
Real Madrid make Mateus Fernandes contact, Manchester United not willing to meet West Ham's asking price and Bayern Munich to sign Ismael Saibari.
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Lukaku's instant impact for Belgium's equaliser
Romelu Lukaku has an instant impact for Belgium as he plays a key part in their equalising goal against Egypt in Seattle, just 22 seconds after coming off the bench.
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I'll keep gambling with fitness for England - Saka
Bukayo Saka says he will continue gambling with his fitness and is "ready to go" for England's World Cup opener against Croatia on Wednesday.
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Egypt denied first World Cup win in Belgium draw as Lukaku makes instant impact
Egypt were denied a first-ever World Cup win after Romelu Lukaku forced an own-goal equaliser just seconds after coming on to rescue a 1-1 draw for Belgium in their Group...
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Ex-Rangers boss Martin appointed as Leicester manager
Leicester City name former Rangers and Southampton boss Russell Martin as their manager on a three-year contract.
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2,500 passes since Spain's last World Cup goal - key stats as Cape Verde stifle group rivals
Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha stars and Spain reach 2,500 passes since their last World Cup goal - the key stats as debutants Cape Verde secure a memorable point in Atlanta.
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The 40-year-old keeper who inspired Cape Verde's historic debut against Spain
Cape Verde stuns Spain with a goalless draw inspired by a 40-year-old goalkeeper who has gone viral on social media.
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'My word!' - Ashour's long-range strikes put Egypt ahead
Egypt's Emam Ashour scores the opener in their Group G fixture against Belgium in the 2026 World Cup.
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Cape Verde show beauty of football in one of game's biggest mismatches
The essence of football is anyone stands a chance against anyone. With all the financial muscle in the game, that essence becomes harder and harder to see. And yet, there...
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Brighton sign defender Costinha from Olympiacos
Brighton sign Portuguese defender Costinha on a five-year contract from Olympiacos.
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Ex-Wolves & Forest striker Mir gets eight-year sentence for sexual assault
Former Wolves and Nottingham Forest striker Rafael Mir is sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after he was found guilty of sexual assault.
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Fenerbahce controls Besiktas to even the Turkish finals
Easy victory in Game 2 for Jasikevicius's team, who ended up being ejected in the first quarter.
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Vozinha heroics help Cape Verde hold Spain to goalless draw
European champions Spain were held to surprise 0-0 draw by debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, with 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha producing a standout perfor...
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Emotional full-time scenes as Cape Verde celebrate 0-0 draw against Spain
Watch the emotional full-time scenes following Cape Verde's 0-0 draw against Spain in the 2026 World Cup.
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Watford appoint Dionisi as head coach
Watford appoint Italian Alessio Dionisi as head coach on a two-year contract.
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'He's the story' - Vozinha's goalkeeping heroics thwart Spain
Watch Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha produce a masterclass in goalkeeping to help his team record a 0-0 draw again Spain in their Group H fixture at the 2026 World Cup.
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