Egypt defeated Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage and set up a last-16 tie with either Argentina or Cape Verde. Mohamed Salah calmly slotted home a…
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Folarin Balogun scored and was later sent off as the United States advanced past a lacklustre Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara to reach the last 16 of the World Cup. Coach Mauricio Pochettino’s side produced a…
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The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government will always stand by its citizens in times of need, as he welcomed five Nigerians repatriated after…
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US actress and musician Teyana Taylor was the big winner at the BET Awards in Los Angeles, and her tearful reaction to being presented with the Icon of the Year award by Janet Jackson provided…
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A 19-year-old woman is among three people to have died from suffocation during World Cup celebrations in Mexico City on Tuesday. A 48-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man also died after crowds descended on the…
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Mexico cruised into the last 16 of the World Cup with a comfortable victory over Ecuador in a weather-delayed contest at the Azteca Stadium. Goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez gave the co-hosts a…
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Ecuador manager Sebastian Beccacece says he is leaving his role following his side’s World Cup exit against Mexico. The Argentine guided the South American country to a famous comeback win against Germany in their final group match…
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Nikola Vlasic scored a late header as Croatia booked their place in the World Cup last 32 with victory over already-qualified Ghana in Philadelphia. Zlatko Dalic’s side needed to avoid defeat against the Black Stars…
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Steve Clarke has resigned as head coach following Scotland’s exit from the World Cup. The Scottish FA announced his departure in a statement just moments after Croatia’s win over Ghana on Saturday, which sealed Scotland’s…
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Harry Kane became England’s record World Cup goalscorer as they recovered from an unconvincing start to overcome Panama and finish top of Group L. Jude Bellingham broke a frustrating deadlock to put England ahead after…
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