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Morocco advance 3-0 on penalties

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.

4hJulien Laurens
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Magnificent Morocco send Spain packing to reach their first World Cup quarterfinal

Morocco's success story at the 2022 World Cup continues after a penalty shootout victory over Spain to carry the hopes of Arab and African nations.

15hMark Ogden

Marcotti hails Morocco's stunning win vs. Spain

Gab Marcotti praises Morocco for their win vs. Spain but criticises Luis Enrique for his tactical decisions in the loss.

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Where did it go wrong for Spain?

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    2022 FIFA World Cup

    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.

    11hJames Olley
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    No Ronaldo, no problem: Replacement Ramos' hat-trick lifts Portugal into quarterfinals

    It was a big decision to drop Cristiano Ronaldo, but his replacement Goncalo Ramos scored a hat-trick in a 6-1 win to reach the last-eight.

    12hRob Dawson

      TRANSFERS

      LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United close in on £75m-rated Gakpo

      Manchester United will reportedly have to part with £75m to land Netherlands star Cody Gakpo in January. 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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      BRAZIL PUNCH TICKET TO QUARTERFINALS

      Keep dancing! Brazil won't stop celebrating goals with TikTok routines

      Some may call them disrespectful, but Brazil don't care. Neymar & Co. are going to keep on dancing every time they score a goal at the World Cup.

      16hThiago Cara
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      Moreno: There is no stopping Brazil

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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?

      11hSophie Lawson
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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?

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      Croatia advance 3-1 on penalties

      Resilience, not veteran stars, the key to Croatia beating Japan

      For the longest time, the likes of Luka Modric and Ivan Perisic have been central to Croatia's greatest moments. Not so in the win over Japan.

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      Amid heartbreak, Japan will learn that brute force is sometimes required to break down a wall

      The 'wall of the best 16' remains standing in front of Japan. They may need brute force to break it down next time at the FIFA World Cup.

      1dGabriel Tan

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