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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?
TOP HEADLINES
FIFA WORLD CUP
What's it like being club-less at a World Cup? Ronaldo and only few others know
Ronaldo is part of a rare group: World Cup players without a club to call home. For some players it's a distraction; for others, it's motivation.
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FIFA WORLD CUP
Form vs. loyalty: England's World Cup selection issues
Gareth Southgate has an issue ahead of England's World Cup knockout game with Senegal: pick players on form or past international performance?
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Playstation, rotating DJs, and 'foot-golf': How France relax at the World Cup
France coach Didier Deschamps is determined to have a happy camp at the World Cup, and his squad has everything it needs to relax away from games.
FIFA WORLD CUP
What's it like being club-less at a World Cup? Ronaldo and only few others know
Ronaldo is part of a rare group: World Cup players without a club to call home. For some players it's a distraction; for others, it's motivation.
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World Cup last 16: Why Senegal, Morocco and every other team left can win FIFA World Cup
With the knockout stage set, we break down all 16 teams' strengths and weaknesses when it comes to winning it all.
FIFA WORLD CUP DAILY
Round of 16 is set! South Korea show Uruguay out, USA-Netherlands preview
After nearly two wild weeks at the World Cup, we have the reached the win-or-go-home portion of the tourney. Here's the latest from Qatar.
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TRANSFERS
Transfer Talk: Morocco's Amrabat joins Bellingham, Caicedo on Liverpool's radar
Liverpool are among a number of Premier League clubs keeping a close eye on Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Why every club wants to sign Rafael Leao
The Portugal and AC Milan forward is arguably the most-coveted attacking player in the world.
2022 FIFA World Cup
Son steps up as South Korea's late win sends Uruguay out and sums up wild World Cup
South Korea were heading out of the World Cup until the 91st minute. Then everything changed as Hwang Hee-chan put them through on goals scored.
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South Korea replicate Germany win from 2018 over Portugal -- this time with tears of joy rather than despair
Just like four years ago, South Korea ended their World Cup group-stage campaign in tears -- but this time they were borne out of joy.
2022 FIFA World Cup
Shaqiri rebuffs Serbian fan boos, leads Switzerland to emotional win for World Cup knockouts berth
Despite intense pressure and jeering, Xherdan Shaqiri stepped up and Switzerland advance in the 2022 World Cup as Serbia fell short yet again.
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KOLO TOURE
Kolo Toure's the latest African star turned manager, but can he be the best?
Looking at the track records of African star players who became managers, what's in store for new Wigan Athletic boss Kolo Toure?
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Top Headlines
- Sources: Gabriel Jesus out for rest of World Cup
- Uruguay coach blames Portugal pen for WC exit
- Ronaldo 'insulted' by South Korea player - Santos
- Alves: Loss a 'warning signal' for injury-hit Brazil
- Swiss beat Serbia in thriller to reach round of 16
- South Korea into round of 16 on last-gasp winner
- Stones: England to use shock exits as motivation
- Saliba: I hope Brazil are KO'd as soon as possible
- FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Schedule, previews
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