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Brazil secure vital 2-0 victory over Costa Rica
The Central Americans looked likely to hold on for a hard-earned draw, particularly after Neymar had a penalty award chalked off by referee Bjorn Kuipers after he consulted the Video Assistant Referee. Petersburg wearing away colors despite no apparent clash in their home kits. "We never tried to hurt him", Ramirez said. Neymar is one of the best players in the world, and that status has made ... [Full Article...]
12 missing youth soccer players feared trapped in cave in Thailand
The search began around midnight on Saturday after police received a report of a missing child from a mother who said her son had not returned from the soccer practice that evening, ThaiPBS reported. The publication said the water inside had reached levels in some areas of 20 feet. Navy Seal divers were trying to reach a chamber deep inside the cave complex where officials thought the students m... [Full Article...]
Relationship with coach Jorge Sampaoli is completely normal - Mascherano
If Nigeria beat Argentina then they will go through regardless of what happens between Croatia and Iceland. Before the start of the tournament, people were betting a big on Argentina and expecting a lot from the star player Lionel Messi . [Full Article...]
World Cup Group qualifying scenarios for knockout rounds
The other game sees Mo Salah's Egypt playing for pride against Saudi Arabia . Win and they're through. What time is the World Cup on and where can I watch it in Hong Kong? Hosts Russia and Uruguay are both through but they meet to decide who will be going through as group A victor, not that this is necessarily better than progressing as runner-up. [Full Article...]
Paul Pogba shrugging off criticism of France performances
Pogba has not been a runaway success yet at United and was even left out at times by manager Jose Mourinho last season. 'I really want to enjoy this and to forget all the criticism, all the whispers from behind, ' he said. "I am realistic. We don't know if I will be called up and maybe other players will be better than me", he added. The purchase of Fred will allow Pogba to operate in more o... [Full Article...]
Lukaku breaks Belgium record against Tunisia
I think from past experience fatigue plays a big part if you're going to go deep into this tournament. "He was incisive, he was confident and in front of goal he was as clinical as you would expect", said Martinez. He played different teams against Nigeria and Costa Rica. I don't think it's suddenly going to break the rhythm of the squad if they allow the other lads to come in. [Full Article...]
Houston Astros player shaves mustache mid-game
He drew a bases-loaded walk during an eight-run second inning, then apparently made a decision to shave at some point before his at-bat in the fourth. I thought it played. Bregman fared no better with the clean-shaven look, however, finishing the game 0-for-4 with an RBI and seeing his average drop to.167 over his past six games. [Full Article...]
Spieth shares lead at Travelers
Believing he just needs to be patient, he said: "I think with what I'm working on I'm not 100% comfortable and I'm still thinking a lot about what I'm doing". Open. Local favourite Martin Kaymer shot a 68 to lurk just two off the pace in fourth spot. US Open champion Brooks Koepka took up where he left off on Sunday, drilling home four birdies in his first five holes before the adrenaline fi... [Full Article...]