We are not here for revenge: Tuchel on 'Hand of God' rematch
Debate over Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" refuses to die down in football, and it has resurfaced once again ahead of England's World Cup last-16 clash with hosts Mexico.
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Messi sends heartfelt message to earthquake-hit Venezuela
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has expressed his heartfelt solidarity with the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that claimed thousands of lives, offering words of support to grieving families and those still searching for missing loved ones.
Argentina stumble in power rankings as France, Spain advance
The World Cup has become a high-stakes battlefield, with the equation growing tougher for the game's traditional powers as the knockout rounds progress. Two round-of-16 fixtures have already delivered quarter-final berths for Morocco and France, while heavyweights Germany and the Netherlands have already been eliminated from the tournament.
Solbakken bets on Haaland to clear their biggest hurdle against Brazil
Norway set to face Brazil in the round of 16 of the World Cup in New York, with kickoff at 2:00am (Bangladesh time) on Monday (July 6). Norway coach Stale Solbakken is banking on Erling Haaland's scoring form and a calm, disciplined defensive approach to help his side clear their biggest hurdle yet — Brazil — and reach a first-ever World Cup quarter-final.
Concerned but not worried ahead of Norway clash: Ancelotti
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti says he is going into Sunday's World Cup last-16 clash against Norway with confidence rather than anxiety, even as his side chases a first-ever win against the Scandinavians in four meetings between the two nations.
We can play dirty too: Mbappe after Paraguay battle
France booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Paraguay on Saturday (July 5), but the headline afterward was less about the scoreline and more about the fight that got them there. In stifling heat of nearly 38 degrees Celsius (100°F) at Philadelphia, Kylian Mbappe converted the game's only goal from the penalty spot to send Les Bleus through — and to send a message to anyone thinking France would be pushed around.
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