Suarez: club rivalry pushed aside vs Ronaldo at World Cup

Football – Inquirer Sports Suarez: club rivalry pushed aside vs Ronaldo at World Cup SOCHI, Russia — Luis Suarez believes any rivalry he may have with Cristiano Ronaldo is limited just to their club teams playing the past four years against each other in La Liga. In other words, it won’t be Suarez vs. Ronaldo when Uruguay and Portugal meet in the World Cup round of 16 on Saturday […] The post Suarez: club rivalry pushed aside vs Ronaldo...

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Roberto Martinez: You can't succeed looking for the easy way

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South Koreans express pride, heartbreak after Germany win

Football – Inquirer Sports South Koreans express pride, heartbreak after Germany win SEOUL, South Korea — South Koreans on Thursday spoke of pride and heartbreak after watching their national soccer team knock off defending champions Germany in the biggest upset of this year’s World Cup, but one that still failed to qualify them for the next round. The dense apartment complexes that shape capital Seoul shook with […] The post South...

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Mexico in full control unless Sweden can muster some scoring

Sportsnet.ca Mexico in full control unless Sweden can muster some scoring more info... ...

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´Stressed´ Messi will be Argentina´s main man, Zabaleta assures

Soccerway.com ´Stressed´ Messi will be Argentina´s main man, Zabaleta assures Pablo Zabaleta has been concerned by Lionel Messi's body language in Russia but backed the Argentina skipper to shine against Nigeria. more info... ...

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What if your World Cup team is tied when group play ends?

Football – Inquirer Sports What if your World Cup team is tied when group play ends? With one match left for each team in group play at the World Cup, just two of the eight groups have been decided, and even those could come down to tiebreakers to determine who gets the stronger seed in the knockout stage. If two or more teams wind up tied on points, here’s how FIFA decides who […] The post What if your World Cup team is...

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Masomere sparks diamond invasion

Sport – The Standard Masomere sparks diamond invasion PREMIER Soccer League [PSL] football is set for some interesting times. First, it was the platinum revolution that came with FC Platinum and Ngezi Platinum — the two teams currently […] The post Masomere sparks diamond invasion appeared first on The Standard. more info... ...

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Shaqiri: Switzerland managed something they couldn't have achieved two years ago

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They want to pull you down - Sterling hits out at tabloid press

Soccerway.com They want to pull you down - Sterling hits out at tabloid press "They just want to steal your joy. They just want to pull you down," Raheem Sterling has said about the tabloid press. more info... ...

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Pavon set to be unleashed as Sampaoli plots Messi masterplan

Soccerway.com Pavon set to be unleashed as Sampaoli plots Messi masterplan Cristian Pavon has been tipped to start for Argentina against Croatia, as Jorge Sampaoli looks to liberate Lionel Messi. more info... ...

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Gerrard can become a strong manager - Arena

Soccerway.com Gerrard can become a strong manager - Arena Bruce Arena coached Steven Gerrard at LA Galaxy and thinks the former Liverpool midfielder has what it takes to succeed as a senior manager. more info... ...

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Brazil asks for clarification over VAR use in its opener

Sportsnet.ca Brazil asks for clarification over VAR use in its opener SOCHI, Russia — The Brazilian Football Confederation is questioning FIFA about the procedures used for video review during Brazil’s match against Switzerland at the World Cup. The confederation says it is asking FIFA to clarify if the system was used during two key second-half decisions that went against the five-time world champion in the 1-1 opening draw on Sunday. ...

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Readers sound off on the gang database, soccer and the NRA

Football - New York Daily News Readers sound off on the gang database, soccer and the NRA Database fits the NYPD profile Manhattan: The Daily News editorial on the NYPD’s gang policing tactics parrots the Department’s talking points without making any effort to examine their validity (“Ganging up on police,” June 15). The statistics the Editorial Board cites directly conflict with data... more info... ...

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Modric scores 1, sets up another as Croatia tops Nigeria 2-0

Football – Inquirer Sports Modric scores 1, sets up another as Croatia tops Nigeria 2-0 KALININGRAD, Russia — Even in a more defensive role, Luka Modric can still lead the attack. The Croatia midfielder scored one goal and set up the other in his team’s 2-0 victory over Nigeria on Saturday at the World Cup. Modric sent in a corner that was headed by two teammates and then deflected into […] The post Modric scores 1, sets up another...

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Mourinho: De Gea is my boy, it hurts me to say but he knows it's a bad mistake

English // marca Mourinho: De Gea is my boy, it hurts me to say but he knows it's a bad mistake   Leer more info... ...

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The other 'Lopetegui cases' Florentino Perez referred to

English // marca The other 'Lopetegui cases' Florentino Perez referred to   Leer more info... ...

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TFC comes from behind twice in wild draw vs. D.C. United

Sportsnet.ca TFC comes from behind twice in wild draw vs. D.C. United • D.C. United 4 (Asad 12’ and 90’, Arriola 17’, Mattocks 45’), Toronto FC 4 (Osorio 56’, Vazquez 64’, Hagglund 86’ and 90’ + 2’) • Michael Bradley: “These are games that we should win” • TFC players booed off pitch after dreadful 1st half TORONTO – What a crazy game. Toronto FC came from behind on two occasions to earn a 4-4 draw against D.C. United on Wednesday night before...

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Zhuwao driven by unfinished business

Sport – The Standard Zhuwao driven by unfinished business EXPLOSIVE Zimbabwe batsman Cephas Zhuwao needed just one platform — the ICC World Cup Qualifier the country hosted in February and March — to charm West Indies superstar Chris Gayle, […] The post Zhuwao driven by unfinished business appeared first on The Standard. more info... ...

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WORLD CUP: Argentina reliant on Messi, burdened by setbacks

Football – Inquirer Sports WORLD CUP: Argentina reliant on Messi, burdened by setbacks BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Without Lionel Messi, would Argentina even be going to the World Cup? The team’s destiny is more closely tied to the Barcelona forward than ever before. There are plenty of doubts for coach Jorge Sampaoli ahead of the tournament in Russia. Defender Javier Mascherano is reaching the end of his career, […] The post WORLD CUP:...

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Russia look for a super star: Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo or Neymar? Or Salah?

English // marca Russia look for a super star: Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo or Neymar? Or Salah?   Leer more info... ...

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English Premier League confirms winter break from 2020

Football – Inquirer Sports English Premier League confirms winter break from 2020 LONDON — A February winter break will be introduced in the English Premier League from the 2019-20 season, the Football Association announced on Friday. The breaks will be staggered to ensure that Premier League action still takes place on every weekend during the period, with five games on each weekend, allowing two weeks’ rest for […] The post English...

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Fifa World Cup 2018: Russia's host cities ranked from best to worst

The Independent - Football Fifa World Cup 2018: Russia's host cities ranked from best to worst From Moscow bling to the sort of dreary setup that recalls Soviet days, Simon Calder finds both places to stay and perhaps to avoid more info... ...

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Transfer news, rumours - LIVE: Liverpool to announce Nabil Fekir, Manchester United chase new striker plus latest from Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs and more

The Independent - Football Transfer news, rumours - LIVE: Liverpool to announce Nabil Fekir, Manchester United chase new striker plus latest from Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs and more All the latest transfer Premier League news plus gossip, rumours and deals more info... ...

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AS Blainville top Blue Devils in Canadian Championship qualifying

Sportsnet.ca AS Blainville top Blue Devils in Canadian Championship qualifying LAVAL, Que. – Pierre-Rudolph Mayard’s acrobatic goal in injury time lifted AS Blainville to a 2-1 win over the Oakville Blue Devils on Wednesday in the first leg of the qualifying round of the expanded Canadian Championship. Blainville had a corner kick in the 92nd minute that an AS forward volleyed toward the net but Oakville goalkeeper Matthew George blocked. ...

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Argentina 'cancels World Cup warm-up with Israel'

Sport: : BreakingNews.ie Argentina 'cancels World Cup warm-up with Israel' Argentina have pulled out of a friendly against Israel in Jerusalem, according to the Palestinian Football Association. more info... ...

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Honours even in the battle of the World Cup absentees

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Joey Barton to be unveiled as manager of Fleetwood as betting ban expires

Sport: : BreakingNews.ie Joey Barton to be unveiled as manager of Fleetwood as betting ban expires Barton’s ban from all football activities expired on Saturday. more info... ...

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Peru gets out of jail to win prisoners ‘World Cup’

Football – Inquirer Sports Peru gets out of jail to win prisoners ‘World Cup’ It sounds like a punchline: how does a team of prisoners win the World Cup? On penalties! That’s how Peru did it, getting out of jail to beat Russia in a tense final at the giant Lima Stadium last week. It wasn’t the real thing — that begins in Russia later this month — but […] The post Peru gets out of jail to win prisoners ‘World Cup’ appeared first on...

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LeBron James was very disappointed and it’s the hottest meme on Twitter

Sport: : BreakingNews.ie LeBron James was very disappointed and it’s the hottest meme on Twitter The Cleveland Cavaliers player could not believe what his team-mate did. more info... ...

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Whitecaps want improved, no-nonsense defence vs. Rapids

Sportsnet.ca Whitecaps want improved, no-nonsense defence vs. Rapids VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have scored an average of 2.2 goals over their last four games, enough to win most Major League Soccer matches. Problem is, over the same span the Whitecaps have also allowed an average 2.2 goals, resulting in Vancouver settling for four consecutive draws. Early in the season Vancouver struggled to score goals. Now the Whitecaps...

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