Ranking all 48 World Cup teams after round one
Lionel Messi (centre) stole the show with an opening hat-trick but that is not enough to secure top spot for holders Argentina - Jay Biggerstaff/ReutersHow much can you read into one round of
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Pepe Double Sends Côte d’Ivoire Into Historic World Cup Knockout Stage
FT: Curaçao 0-2 Côte d’IvoireNicolas Pépé scored twice as Côte d’Ivoire defeated Curaçao 2-0 on Thursday to qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time in the nation’s history.The victory secured se
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FIFA cancel World Cup hydration break after France chaos forces decision
The hydration break was abandoned in the second half of France's World Cup clash against Iraq. The anticipated scorching temperatures across North America prompted FIFA to announce last December that it would introduce three-minute breaks midway through each half at all 104 matches of this summer
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Curacao stun Ecuador at World Cup as former Premier League boss holds back tears
Curacao boss Dick Advocaat was holding back tears following his side's superb draw at the World Cup against Ecuador. Just days after a humiliating 7-1 thrashing at the hands of Germany, the tiny Caribbean island nation, home to just over 158,000 people, dug deep to claim a hard-fought goalless dr
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Ghana coach drops to knees in front of fans after stoppage-time goal decides World Cup opener
Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz watched his team push for more than 90 minutes before a breakthrough moment in extra time turned frustration for the Black Stars into absolute euphoria.The 73-year-old Ghana manager sprinted toward the touchline and dropped to his knees after watching his side
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France facing Dembele dilemma as Mbappe and Olise partnership thrives
Despite a stellar club season that saw him reinvent himself as a pivotal creative force for Paris Saint-Germain, Ousmane Dembele appears to be struggling to carve out a definitive role within Didier Deschamps' France squad at the World Cup.The opening match against Senegal, a 3-1 victory f
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Man Utd decide Manuel Ugarte price as Ruben Amorim looks to save outcast
AC Milan are eyeing a move to save Manuel Ugarte from his torrid spell at Manchester United. United are eager to offload Ugarte to the highest bidder this summer, with Italian heavyweights Milan weighing up a deal that would see the Uruguayan midfielder reunited with Ruben Amorim. United brought
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Man Utd can offload five players to AC Milan and give Ruben Amorim dream reunion
Ruben Amorim is set to land a new job in Italy (Image: Getty)Manchester United reject Ruben Amorim is set for a return to management, with the Portuguese tactician about to take over at AC Milan. It comes after a disastrous stint at Old Trafford, where United recorded their lowest-ever Pre
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Toure lands coaching job with Slovan Bratislava
Former Manchester City and Barcelona star, Yaya Toure, has been appointed to his first coaching role, taking charge of Slovakian team Slovan Bratislava.Toure has left his position as assistant coach of the Saudi Arabia men’s national team to take up the new role. The 43-year-old had also
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Amorim agrees deal at AC Milan - saving Manchester United up to £10m
Amorim has been out of work since he was sacked by United in early January, but is set to be installed at the San Siro as the successor to Massimiliano Allegri.United’s financial accounts in February revealed that the club had set aside a maximum of £15.9m to pay compensation to Amorim