Belgium's Doku becomes father after World Cup controversy
Jeremy Doku has become a father, the Belgian football association announced Monday, days after the player's plans to leave the World Cup to be there for the birth sparked controversy.
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Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday, scoring twice as holders Argentina powered into the last 32 with a 2-0 victory over Austria.
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Magic Messi makes World Cup history to send Argentina into last 32
Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history as the captain struck twice to give Argentina a 2-0 win over Austria on Monday and send the champions into the last 32.
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French TV presenter stood down over Doku World Cup comments
A French television presenter has been stood down from her show after making disparaging comments about Belgium winger Jeremy Doku potentially missing a World Cup match to attend the birth of his child.
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Ghana coach Queiroz says playing England 'easiest' World Cup game
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said facing a team of England's calibre at the World Cup is the "easiest type of game" to approach, as both sides bid for a place in the last 32.
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record with 17th goal
Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history when the Argentina captain netted against Austria on Monday to take his total to 17 goals.
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Former Bayern stalwart Demichelis takes over at RB Leipzig
Martin Demichelis, a former Argentina international, has taken over as manager of RB Leipzig, the German club announced on Monday.
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Latest developments in Europe's heatwave
Here are the latest developments in Europe's heatwave.
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Draper makes winning return at Eastbourne with Murray on his side
Britain's Jack Draper made an winning start to his comeback from injury in front of new coach Andy Murray at the Eastbourne Open on Monday.
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IMF director says Iran war fallout creating 'difficult moment' for Africa
The International Monetary Fund's Africa director on Monday warned that the economic fallout of the Iran war was creating a "difficult moment" for the region, and that it would take months for Gulf energy production to ramp back up.
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