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Norway's World Cup win over Brazil beyond my dreams, says Haaland

Norway's World Cup win over Brazil beyond my dreams, says Haaland

Norway striker Erling Haaland said the 2-1 win over Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup on Sunday was something he'd "never dreamed of".

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Neymar calls time on Brazil career after World Cup elimination

Neymar calls time on Brazil career after World Cup elimination

Brazil superstar Neymar indicated Sunday that his international career was over after the five-time World Cup winners went out of the tournament in the last 16 at the hands of Norway.

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Australia PM apologises for Kylie Minogue comments

Australia PM apologises for Kylie Minogue comments

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised on Monday for suggesting in a recent interview that he would "shag" pop star Kylie Minogue.

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Ancelotti promises Brazil will bounce back after World Cup exit

Ancelotti promises Brazil will bounce back after World Cup exit

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Sunday's painful World Cup last-16 exit at the hands of Erling Haaland's Norway should be used as "fuel" for the future as he insisted their disappointing tournament is "the start of a new cycle".

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Penalty save inspired Norway, says 'keeper Nyland

Penalty save inspired Norway, says 'keeper Nyland

Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland said his country's stunning World Cup win against Brazil had been launched by his penalty save during the 2-1 victory.

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Mexico-England World Cup match delayed one hour due to storms

Mexico-England World Cup match delayed one hour due to storms

England's World Cup last-16 clash against Mexico has been delayed by one hour due to adverse weather conditions in Mexico City, FIFA confirmed on Sunday.

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Red-card U-turn rocks World Cup as Norway stun Brazil

Red-card U-turn rocks World Cup as Norway stun Brazil

FIFA issued a reprieve to banned United States star Folarin Balogun on Sunday following a personal appeal from President Donald Trump, plunging the World Cup into uproar as Norway scored a stunning upset to send Brazil crashing out of the tournament.

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As Venezuela quake deaths pass 3,000, attention turns to mourning, burials

As Venezuela quake deaths pass 3,000, attention turns to mourning, burials

Deaths from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes rose to at least 3,342 on Sunday as officials began to bury dozens of bodies left unidentified 11 days after the disaster.

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Gotterup wins PGA John Deere after Kohles splashdown

Gotterup wins PGA John Deere after Kohles splashdown

Chris Gotterup won the John Deere Classic on Sunday for his third PGA Tour title of the year after co-leader Ben Kohles plunked his approach into water on the final hole.

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FIFA clear US star Balogun to play in World Cup after Trump call

FIFA clear US star Balogun to play in World Cup after Trump call

FIFA cleared US star striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup co-hosts' showdown with Belgium despite his red-card ban after a personal phone call from President Donald Trump, it emerged Sunday, igniting a furious row that has rocked the tournament.

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