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'Everyone' expects Spain to beat us, says Belgium coach

'Everyone' expects Spain to beat us, says Belgium coach

Coach Rudi Garcia said "everyone" expects his Belgium team to be eliminated by Spain in Friday's World Cup quarter-final, but backed his side to pull off a famous victory.

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Venezuela quake tragedy threatens to set back democratic transition

Venezuela quake tragedy threatens to set back democratic transition

Venezuela's devastating earthquake threatens to set back momentum for a democratic transition, with the United States under President Donald Trump even more set on prioritizing stability over elections.

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France's Galthie says 'hot and cold' Australia still a threat

France's Galthie says 'hot and cold' Australia still a threat

Australia might "blow hot and cold" but they cannot be taken lightly, France coach Fabien Galthie says with both teams desperate to bounce back from gut-wrenching defeats when they meet in the Nations Championship on Saturday.

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Yamal's best 'yet to come,' warns Spain coach

Yamal's best 'yet to come,' warns Spain coach

The best of Lamine Yamal is yet to come at this World Cup, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente warned, ahead of Friday's quarter-final clash with Belgium in Los Angeles.

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Mbappe warns 'a long way to go' for France at World Cup after reaching semis

Mbappe warns 'a long way to go' for France at World Cup after reaching semis

France captain Kylian Mbappe insisted Thursday his team were not getting carried away about their chances of winning another World Cup despite reaching the semi-finals thanks to a 2-0 win over Morocco on Thursday.

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'Up to him' - Curry on chance that LeBron lands with Warriors

'Up to him' - Curry on chance that LeBron lands with Warriors

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry would love to play with LeBron James, but he knows he's not the only one who feels the same as the NBA's all-time leading scorer ponders where he'll play next.

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Deschamps hails Mbappe after superstar fires France into World Cup semis

Deschamps hails Mbappe after superstar fires France into World Cup semis

France coach Didier Deschamps paid tribute to forward Kylian Mbappe after he scored his eighth goal of the World Cup to fire Les Bleus into the semi-finals on Thursday with a 2-0 victory over Morocco.

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Revamped Ireland wary of 'bang in form' Japan

Revamped Ireland wary of 'bang in form' Japan

Ireland coach Andy Farrell says Japan are "bang in form" and pose a threat, but Eddie Jones' side will need something special to topple a team on a five-match win streak when they meet on Saturday.

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OpenAI number two Simo steps down to focus on health

OpenAI number two Simo steps down to focus on health

Top Silicon Valley executive Fidji Simo announced Wednesday she is leaving her full-time role at OpenAI to go part-time as an advisor and focus on recovery from a chronic illness.

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Morocco coach Ouahbi vows team will come back stronger after World Cup exit

Morocco coach Ouahbi vows team will come back stronger after World Cup exit

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi promised that his team will bounce back from their World Cup quarter-final exit against France on Thursday and keep building as they prepare to co-host the next tournament in 2030.

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