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Sonego puts Italy ahead of Canada in Davis Cup semi-finals

Sonego puts Italy ahead of Canada in Davis Cup semi-finals

Lorenzo Sonego battled past Denis Shapovalov in three sets to give Italy a 1-0 advantage over Canada in their Davis Cup semi-final on Saturday.

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Lewandowski breaks World Cup duck as Poland beat Saudi Arabia

Lewandowski breaks World Cup duck as Poland beat Saudi Arabia

Robert Lewandowski scored the first World Cup goal of his prolific career on Saturday when he netted in Poland's 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia, bursting their bubble following the team's giant-killing act against Argentina.

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Brazil's Richarlison thrives in World Cup spotlight

Brazil's Richarlison thrives in World Cup spotlight

Richarlison has always had a flair for the dramatic and the Brazil striker is relishing his chance to seize the World Cup spotlight after being reduced to a supporting role at Tottenham.

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Germany clash a 'beautiful challenge' for Spain: Luis Enrique

Germany clash a 'beautiful challenge' for Spain: Luis Enrique

Spain coach Luis Enrique says his team face a "beautiful challenge" against a wounded Germany on Sunday, as La Roja try to clinch qualification from World Cup Group E.

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Croatia demand 'respect' after Canada World Cup trash talk

Croatia demand 'respect' after Canada World Cup trash talk

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic demanded respect for his 2018 World Cup finalists after Canada boss John Herdman pledged the North American side would beat them in Qatar.

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Argentina look to Messi to salvage World Cup bid

Argentina look to Messi to salvage World Cup bid

Argentina face a battle to stay alive at the World Cup on Saturday, with Lionel Messi and his teammates preparing to take on Mexico in a match they cannot afford to lose.

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Duke predicted goal as Australia revive World Cup hopes

Duke predicted goal as Australia revive World Cup hopes

Goal hero Mitch Duke said he had a feeling he would score after his header gave dogged Australia a 1-0 World Cup win over Tunisia on Saturday to revive their last-16 hopes.

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Japan ready to strut stuff against Costa Rica

Japan ready to strut stuff against Costa Rica

Japan sashayed through Germany's defence to win their opening World Cup game but captain Maya Yoshida said the Blue Samurai cannot afford to "dance badly" against Costa Rica on Sunday.

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Banned Erasmus and World Rugby hold positive talks

Banned Erasmus and World Rugby hold positive talks

South Africa Rugby (SAR) said on Saturday their director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus had had "positive discussions" with World Rugby over his public criticism of referees which has seen him banned twice.

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Swiss defender Elvedi says Brazil are beatable

Swiss defender Elvedi says Brazil are beatable

Switzerland centre-back Nico Elvedi said on Saturday his side would not be awed by the might of Brazil, saying they had enough quality to push the tournament favourites.

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