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Bellingham can be England's World Cup 'X factor': Henderson

Bellingham can be England's World Cup 'X factor': Henderson

Jude Bellingham can be England's "X factor" at the World Cup as Thomas Tuchel's men chase a first major trophy for 60 years, Jordan Henderson said on Sunday.

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Iran World Cup coach says 'impacted' by politics but ignoring 'hype'

Iran World Cup coach says 'impacted' by politics but ignoring 'hype'

Iran's coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Sunday political tensions and visa issues have damaged his side's preparations for the World Cup but insisted his players will not "pay attention to any of the hype."

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Cape Verde's Bubista relishing 'dream' World Cup clash with Spain

Cape Verde's Bubista relishing 'dream' World Cup clash with Spain

Facing the might of Spain is a "dream come true" said Cape Verde coach Bubista as the African island nation prepares for its World Cup debut on Monday.

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Cauley wins Canadian Open eight years after crash derailed his PGA career

Cauley wins Canadian Open eight years after crash derailed his PGA career

Bud Cauley won the Canadian Open on Sunday, capturing the first title of a PGA Tour career that was nearly derailed by the injuries he suffered in a 2018 car crash.

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Davis-Woodhall doubles up at LA Grand Prix

Davis-Woodhall doubles up at LA Grand Prix

Olympic long jump gold medallist Tara Davis-Woodhall dominated her signature event and added a runner-up finish in the 100m hurdles on Sunday at the Los Angeles Grand Prix athletics meeting.

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Germany crush Curacao, Japan thwart Dutch at World Cup as Iran arrive

Germany crush Curacao, Japan thwart Dutch at World Cup as Iran arrive

Germany thrashed World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 on Sunday while Japan fought back to grab a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands as Iran's footballers made their long-awaited arrival in the United States.

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Curacao have nothing to be ashamed about, says Advocaat

Curacao have nothing to be ashamed about, says Advocaat

Curacao's World Cup debut may have ended in a reality check of a 7-1 hammering by four-time champions Germany on Sunday but it "is nothing to be ashamed of" said their head coach Dick Advocaat.

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Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup

Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup

Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser as they twice fought back to rescue a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas on Sunday to open their World Cup campaigns.

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Yamal fit but will not start Spain's World Cup opener, says De la Fuente

Yamal fit but will not start Spain's World Cup opener, says De la Fuente

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed that Lamine Yamal is fit but will begin the European champions' World Cup opener against Cape Verde on the bench.

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Marchant double helps Stade Francais thump La Rochelle to reach semis

Marchant double helps Stade Francais thump La Rochelle to reach semis

England international Joe Marchant scored twice and back-row forward Romain Briatte scored a hat-trick as Stade Francais hammered La Rochelle 45-5 on Saturday to storm into the French Top 14 semi-finals.

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