Merino capitalises on Lammens' error
INGLEWOOD, California, July 11 (Reuters): Super-sub Mikel Merino snatched another late winner for Spain on Saturday (as per BST) after Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens failed to hold onto the ball as they claimed a 2-1 win over their injury-hit opponents and set up a World Cup semi-final clash with France.After...
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FIFA sells WC final grass at $450 a piece
EAST RUTHERFORD, N,.J., July 11 (AP): Even the field for the World Cup final is for sale.FIFA, accused of charging high prices for this year's tournament in the United States, is selling the grass that will be used for the July 20 (as per BST) final at MetLife Stadium in...
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2026 World Cup's real battle for attention
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is proving to be about far more than football. While teams compete for glory on the pitch, brands, broadcasters and host cities are engaged in a parallel contest to capture attention, build lasting connections and leave a cultural legacy, report agencies.In the United States, where...
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Ronaldo still has Portugal future if he wants it: New coach Jesus
Portugal has appointed Jorge Jesus as their new national team coach, and he has said he would continue to call on veteran superstar Cristiano Ronaldo if he is available, insisting the forward will "never" be a problem, report agencies.Ronaldo, who said he has appeared at his last World Cup, has...
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Shoriful, Tanzid script consolatory win for the Tigers
Bangladesh claimed a consolatory yet comprehensive win over Zimbabwe in the third ODI at Harare on Saturday. Led by a 94 from Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Bangladesh cruised to a seven-wicket win. A four-wicket haul from Shoriful Islam earlier in the day helped them restrict the hosts to just 199, reports...
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