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Lionel Messi ensured Argentina didn't implode, and the World Cup is so much better for it
Lionel Messi may no longer be what he was, but he showed that he can do everything to drag Argentina to glory -- the good, the tough and the ugly.
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How Brazil and Tite blew their chance at World Cup glory in 2022
Brazil's talent and momentum should have pushed them into the World Cup semifinals. Instead, they were stunned by Croatia. Where did it go wrong?
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Everything to know about Goncalo Ramos, the man who replaced Ronaldo and Nunez
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped for 21-year-old Goncalo Ramos against Switzerland, who then scored a hat trick. He's a future star.
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Mbappe from 2018 to 2022: France star is almost the finished article
Four years ago Kylian Mbappe won the World Cup with France, cementing himself as one of the best young players on the planet. Now? He's even better.
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TRANSFERS
Transfer Talk: Arsenal keen on Serbia star Dusan Vlahovic amid Juventus turmoil
Juventus could let Dusan Vlahovic leave with Arsenal in the lead to sign the Serbia striker. 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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CR7'S NEXT STOP?
If Ronaldo joins Al-Nassr, here's what he can expect from Saudi Arabia's Pro League
With Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr FC reportedly offering Cristiano Ronaldo 200m a year to play there, we had to ask: What is the league like?
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ON THE SPOT
Your guide to penalty shootouts: best takers left at World Cup, keeper stats, more
As the 2022 World Cup enters the quarterfinals, the chances of a game being decided from the spot increase exponentially. Ryan O'Hanlon breaks down the numbers on how to win a penalty shootout.
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What's it like to take a penalty at the World Cup? 'No joy, just pure relief'
After two hours of play, with the hopes of a nation weighing on you, it can come down to one kick from 12 yards.
CELEBRATING ENGLAND'S DIVERSITY
The meaning behind Show Racism the Red Card's 'Unofficial England Shirt'Â
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RYAN, ROB MEET ROYALS AT WREXHAM
A royal welcome to Wrexham: King Charles III meets famous club owners
In a different spin on "Welcome to Wrexham," King Charles III and the queen consort visited Wales and met the two Hollywood stars.
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U.S. soccer journalist Grant Wahl dies at 49 in Qatar
Grant Wahl, one of the most well-known soccer writers in the United States, died while covering the World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands.
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- Ten Hag: Ronaldo interview helped seal his exit
- U.S. soccer journalist Wahl dies at 48 in Qatar
- Van Gaal bemoans penalty misses after WC exit
- Messi: Van Gaal 'disrespected' me before QF win
- Croatia on epic WC win: 'We're raised as fighters'
- Departing Tite dismisses criticism over Brazil loss
- Neymar: I don't know if I'll play for Brazil again
- Southgate denies bust-up led to White WC exit
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