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Germany face Spain with spectre of early World Cup exit looming

Germany face Spain with spectre of early World Cup exit looming

Just one match into the Qatar World Cup, Germany face what amounts to a must-win clash against Spain on Sunday, a team they have not beaten in a competitive fixture since 1988.

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Gakpo on target but Dutch disappoint in World Cup draw with Ecuador

Gakpo on target but Dutch disappoint in World Cup draw with Ecuador

Cody Gakpo scored again at the World Cup but the Netherlands missed the chance to secure a place in the last 16 on Friday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by battling Ecuador, a result which eliminated host nation Qatar.

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Argentina fans pray for Maradona magic amid tributes

Argentina fans pray for Maradona magic amid tributes

Argentine football greats and thousands of World Cup fans paid tributes Friday to Diego Maradona on the second anniversary of the football icon's death.

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De Minaur pulls Australia level in Davis Cup semi-finals

De Minaur pulls Australia level in Davis Cup semi-finals

Alex de Minaur stunned former US Open champion Marin Cilic in straight sets to pull 28-time champions Australia level with Croatia in the Davis Cup semi-finals on Friday.

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Hosts Qatar knocked out of World Cup as Iran stun Wales

Hosts Qatar knocked out of World Cup as Iran stun Wales

Host nation Qatar were eliminated from the World Cup on Friday after a second straight defeat as Iran beat Wales 2-0 to breathe new life into a campaign overshadowed by mass anti-government protests at home.

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Qatar football will survive World Cup exit, says Sanchez

Qatar football will survive World Cup exit, says Sanchez

Qatar's early World Cup exit will not be fatal for the country's football development, manager Felix Sanchez said Friday, after the hosts became the first team to be eliminated.

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Host nation Qatar eliminated from the World Cup

Host nation Qatar eliminated from the World Cup

Host nation Qatar crashed out of their own World Cup on Friday after they were beaten 3-1 by Senegal and Ecuador held the Netherlands to a draw.

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Italians inspired by Freddie Mercury in Espoo figure skating

Italians inspired by Freddie Mercury in Espoo figure skating

Rebecca Ghilardi and Filippo Ambrosini channeled British rockers Queen as they took an early lead in pairs at the Espoo figure skating Grand Prix to keep alive their hopes of making the finals in Turin.

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Iranians celebrate World Cup slaying of Welsh Dragons

Iranians celebrate World Cup slaying of Welsh Dragons

With the sound of the referee's final whistle, Iranians poured into Tehran's streets on foot, by scooter and car to celebrate their national team's World Cup win over Wales on Friday.

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Renard says 'nothing changes' for Saudis after Argentina upset

Renard says 'nothing changes' for Saudis after Argentina upset

Coach Herve Renard said Saudi Arabia's shock win over Argentina at the World Cup will count for little if they fail to get out of the group stage in Qatar.

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