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The 20-year-old who stole the show on Scotland's World Cup return
Ben Gannon-Doak wasn't born when Scotland last played at the men's World Cup. But the 20-year-old was at the heart of their long-awaited return and their first win at the...
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Could Japan be the World Cup's dark horses?
Japan could be one of the surprise packages of the 2026 World Cup, with growing belief they are ready to go further than ever before.
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BBC Sport pundits choose England World Cup XIs - who would you pick?
Thomas Tuchel will pick his first England World Cup team on Wednesday, when the Three Lions take on Croatia. BBC Sport pundits choose their starting XIs - who would you p...
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Nunez dropped by Uruguay vs Cape Verde LIVE!
Nunez dropped by Uruguay vs Cape Verde LIVE!
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How Cape Verde plan to 'surprise people' at the World Cup
Cape Verde’s presence at this World Cup, where they take on favourites Spain in their opening game, is one of the fairy-tales of this tournament. But it has been coming. ...
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Iran vs New Zealand team news LIVE!
Iran vs New Zealand team news LIVE!
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Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay LIVE!
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay LIVE!
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Leicester close in on Martin appointment
Russell Martin, who led Southampton into the Premier League in 2024, has been out of work since being sacked by Rangers in October.
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Fournier after back-to-back MVP awards: “Winning is the most important thing”
After securing consecutive Most Valuable Player awards to go with continental and domestic championships for Olympiacos, 33-year-old Evan Fournier revisits the intense me...
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Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.
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Why European champions Spain could be even better at this World Cup
When Mikel Oyarzabal came off the bench to sweep home the winning goal for Spain against England in the final of Euro 2024, it was the ending. But maybe it was also the b...
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Smaller than Isle of Man & huge Dutch influence: Curacao making history
Curacao has possibly been most famous for its alcoholic drink of the same name - but now the nation is ready to announce itself at the World Cup.
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The US sporting triumph that is overshadowing the World Cup
The football World Cup has taken a back seat in New York as the Knicks win their first NBA title in 53 years.
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Rangers agree deal for Hearts boss McInnes - gossip
Several reports say head coach Derek McInnes is on the verge of completing a switch from Tynecastle to Ibrox...
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Refugee who quit Bayern to create Aussie World Cup dream
Nestory Irankunda was born as a refugee in Tanzania before becoming Australian record breaker with goal in victory over Turkey.
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Clinical Australia upset Turkey in World Cup opener
Watch highlights as Australia beat Turkey in their opening match, with 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda becoming the Socceroos's youngest ever World Cup goalscorer.
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Knicks end 53-year wait for NBA Championship
The New York Knicks win their first NBA Championship since 1973 thanks to a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
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Valencia legend Bojan Dubljevic confirms retirement at 34
Retiring from professional basketball at age 34, Montenegrin center Bojan Dubljevic concludes a legendary European career highlighted by multiple championships with Valen...
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McInnes agrees Rangers deal to replace Röhl
Derek McInnes has agreed a deal in principle to become the new Rangers boss.
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Yogi Ferrell re-signs with Buducnost, Ulm and Chemnitz add impact players
Buducnost VOLI, ratiopharm Ulm, and Niners Chemnitz announce roster moves to strengthen their squads for the upcoming 2026-27 BKT EuroCup season.
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