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Iliman Ndiaye's remarkable World Cup journey with Senegal is just the beginning
From the English amateur leagues three years ago to the World Cup, Iliman Ndiaye is a success story despite Senegal's round-of-16 exit in Qatar.
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What motivates Van Gaal for his last dance with Netherlands at World Cup?
Taking Netherlands to a World Cup at 71 years old, not long after battling cancer, is one of many things to marvel at about manager Louis van Gaal.
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Emiliano Martinez is crucial to Argentina's World Cup hopes
Emiliano Martinez's quick reflexes -- and his big personality -- are going to be important if Argentina are to win the World Cup.
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How Richarlison has cemented his spot for Brazil at the World Cup
With his trademark "pigeon dance" and knack for scoring goals, Richarlison has been instrumental in Brazil's quest for a sixth World Cup.
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TRANSFERS
Transfer Talk: Man United close in on €80m Gakpo move
Manchester United will reportedly have to part with €80m to land Netherlands star Cody Gakpo in January. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Why it's time for Joao Felix to leave Atletico Madrid
Alex Kirkland feels it may be best for all parties if Joao Felix is to leave Atletico Madrid.
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Bounou the calm presence behind Morocco's World Cup success
Yassine Bounou's gentle voice and big grin highlights exactly why there is so much confidence flowing through the Morocco squad at this World Cup.
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Off the bench, Ronaldo can help Portugal in a way he refused to at Manchester United
Ronaldo's benching mirrors how things ended at Manchester United. But with a World Cup at stake, he has the chance to make this scenario work.
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From amateur football to World Cup, Giroud's rise to becoming France's all-time top male scorer
From struggling in lower French leagues to debuting for France at 25 years old, Olivier Giroud is now the country's all-time men's top scorer.
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Walker: It's do or die vs. France
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MAN UNITED'S CLIMB IN THE WSL
Man United have lacked support and success of other WSL teams. Is that changing?
Man United have only lost once this WSL campaign. Despite the forces working against them, is a first Women's Super League title possible?
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African sides break records during FIFA World Cup group stage
Is it too soon for us to be talking about 'progress' for African teams at the World Cup?
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ESPN's alternative African World Cup group stage dream team
What about players who could have represented African nations but instead opted to feature for other international sides at the highest level?
WORLD CUP VAR REVIEW
Every VAR decision in Qatar analysed
We're analysing every VAR decision made throughout all 64 games at the 2022 World Cup.
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Top Headlines
- Man United fall to 4-2 friendly loss to Cadiz
- Walker: I won't roll out red carpet for Mbappe
- Van Dijk: WC quarterfinal not 'me against Messi'
- Vinicius credits success to Ancelotti's 'tough' love
- Miedema fires Arsenal to UWCL win over Juve
- Hazard quits Belgium after World Cup failure
- Germany stick with coach Flick despite WC failure
- Ten Hag on Ronaldo: 'He's gone, it's the past'
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