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World Cup quarterfinals preview: what to know about each team, predictions, schedule, and more
With the 2022 World Cup quarterfinals set, we bring you one key factor and one player to know ahead of the matchups, plus predictions.
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WORLD CUP BEST XI... SO FAR
World Cup Best XIs: Our writers pick their stand-out teams so far
England's Jude Bellingham is one of the consensus picks among ESPN's writers in Qatar, but who else makes it in our World Cup Best XI lists so far?
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THE RISE OF ILIMAN NDIAYE
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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'The best in the world': Why Brazil's Casemiro is essential to their World Cup hopes
Casemiro, Brazil's midfield anchor, is cementing his status as one of the game's greats. Can he lead his country to its sixth World Cup title?
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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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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.
TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: US's Yunus Musah on Inter Milan radar
US star Yunus Musah is attracting interest from Inter Milan following his string of World Cup performances. Transfer Talk is LIVE with 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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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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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
- Fans will always stop Super League - chairman
- Vinicius credits success to Ancelotti's 'tough' love
- Miedema fires Arsenal to UWCL win over Juve
- WC visitor numbers falling short of Qatar target
- 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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