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Ronaldo as excited for sixth World Cup as his first, says Martinez

Ronaldo as excited for sixth World Cup as his first, says Martinez

Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for his sixth World Cup as if it was his first, said Portugal coach Roberto Martinez as he hailed the 41-year-old as "an example and a reference for football."

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Norway coach hails Haaland after World Cup double

Norway coach hails Haaland after World Cup double

Norway coach Stale Solbakken said star striker Erling Haaland proved the World Cup "wasn't too big" for him as he scored two goals in the 4-1 win over Iraq on Tuesday.

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US Fed set to hold rates steady at Warsh's first meeting in charge

US Fed set to hold rates steady at Warsh's first meeting in charge

The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday at Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank, with rate hikes potentially on the horizon to combat surging inflation.

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Argentina's Messi plays in record sixth World Cup

Argentina's Messi plays in record sixth World Cup

Lionel Messi became the first man to play in six World Cup tournaments when he started for Argentina in their opening match against Algeria in Kansas City on Tuesday.

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Kane tells England 'be free in the mind' for World Cup title bid

Kane tells England 'be free in the mind' for World Cup title bid

Captain Harry Kane told his England team-mates to "go for it" and be "free in the mind" when they launch their World Cup title charge Wednesday against Croatia in Texas.

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France and two-goal Mbappe roar into World Cup as Messi prepares

France and two-goal Mbappe roar into World Cup as Messi prepares

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France overcame early wobbles to open their World Cup account with a 3-1 win against Senegal on Tuesday while reigning champions Argentina prepared to make their bow.

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Swamp Thing: Algae mess with Trump's pool project

Swamp Thing: Algae mess with Trump's pool project

One of President Donald Trump's pet beauty projects for Washington was supposed to make the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool look blue, like part of the US flag.

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Haaland double powers Norway to World Cup win over Iraq

Haaland double powers Norway to World Cup win over Iraq

Erling Haaland struck his first World Cup goals as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday in their first game at a major tournament in 26 years.

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Mbappe has World Cup history in sights after breaking France scoring record

Mbappe has World Cup history in sights after breaking France scoring record

Kylian Mbappe's renewed his remarkable relationship with the World Cup on Tuesday as he scored a double in his team's 3-1 win over Senegal, meaning he has a strong chance of becoming the tournament's all-time top scorer at this year's edition.

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Deschamps hails 'extraordinary' Mbappe as France win on World Cup bow

Deschamps hails 'extraordinary' Mbappe as France win on World Cup bow

France coach Didier Deschamps toasted "extraordinary" Kylian Mbappe after the France captain scored twice in the team's opening game at the World Cup on Tuesday to become his country's all-time top marksman.

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