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World Cup serves up Wimbledon dilemma: football or tennis?

World Cup serves up Wimbledon dilemma: football or tennis?

Wimbledon organisers were clear: there would be no broadcasting of World Cup matches on the tennis site's screens. Yet the football is everywhere, from fans' phones to player press conferences.

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Colombia overcome Ghana to reach World Cup last-16

Colombia overcome Ghana to reach World Cup last-16

Wasteful Colombia saw off toothless Ghana 1-0 on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16.

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Huge crowds gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin in Iran

Huge crowds gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin in Iran

Funeral ceremonies for Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei officially began on Saturday, state television reported, an event drawing thousands and intended to serve as a show of strength to the Islamic republic's foes.

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Cape Verde show anything is possible at World Cup with 'big hearts'

Cape Verde show anything is possible at World Cup with 'big hearts'

Cape Verde are an example for other small nations to follow, said defender Pico Lopes, after the islanders came close to pulling off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history against Argentina on Friday.

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Huge crowds gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies open in Iran

Huge crowds gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies open in Iran

Huge crowds gathered to pay their final respects to Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday at the start of marathon funeral ceremonies intended to serve as a show of strength to the Islamic republic's foes.

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New species of ghost shark may have been found in Costa Rica

New species of ghost shark may have been found in Costa Rica

Costa Rican scientists may have discovered a new species of ghost shark in Pacific waters near Cabo Blanco and Cano Island.

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Mass protests expected as German far-right AfD meets

Mass protests expected as German far-right AfD meets

German police are bracing to guard an annual congress of the far-right AfD party this weekend against tens of thousands of antifascist demonstrators who are determined to shut it down.

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Argentina advance after Cape Verde World Cup scare, Egypt through

Argentina advance after Cape Verde World Cup scare, Egypt through

Holders Argentina survived a monumental scare before defeating Cape Verde 3-2 in extra-time to keep their World Cup dream alive on Friday as Egypt beat Australia to reach the last 16.

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Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16

Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16

Argentina were given a huge scare before ending Cape Verde's fairytale run as Lionel Messi netted his 20th World Cup goal in a 3-2 win after extra-time to reach the last 16.

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England v Mexico World Cup game kickoff time unchanged: FIFA

England v Mexico World Cup game kickoff time unchanged: FIFA

England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico will kick off at its originally scheduled time on Sunday following discussions over possibly bringing the start of the game forward due to storms, a source close to the arrangements said Friday.

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