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'It's normal - it's Kudus': Ghana youngster lights up World Cup

Mohammed Kudus announced himself on the global stage with his brace at the World Cup on Monday to show why he is one of the most coveted young players in football.

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Kudus at the double as Ghana sink South Korea in World Cup thriller

Mohammed Kudus scored twice as Ghana beat South Korea 3-2 in a pulsating encounter on Monday to keep their World Cup hopes alive and leave Paulo Bento's side facing an early exit.

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Iran's World Cup team caught in dilemma over protests at home

With their country riven by unrest, Iran's football team are trapped in an impossible position at the World Cup as they head into a decisive clash with the United States.

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Kenyan Sevens players to receive unpaid wages: sports minister

Kenya's Rugby Sevens players, who launched an appeal for donations to pay their bills, will be paid their overdue salaries this week ahead of the season-opening Dubai series, the country's sports minister said Monday.

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Wales must give everything to beat England after 'heartbreak': Bale

Wales forward Gareth Bale said his team needed to give everything they had to beat England in the World Cup on Tuesday, having been "devastated and heartbroken" after their defeat by Iran.

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Ecuador performances show football's global 'evolution', says coach Alfaro

Ecuador coach Gustavo Alfaro said on Monday his side's strong showing at the World Cup was proof of a narrowing gap between football's traditional powerhouses and the chasing pack.

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Kudus double for Ghana sinks South Korea in World Cup thriller

Mohammed Kudus scored twice as Ghana beat South Korea 3-2 in a pulsating World Cup encounter on Monday to keep their World Cup hopes alive and leave Paulo Bento's side facing an early exit.

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US coach sorry for flag furore ahead of Iran clash

United States coach Gregg Berhalter apologised on Monday for the furore triggered by a social media post depicting a modified version of Iran's flag as the two geopolitical foes prepared for their crunch World Cup showdown.

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British sports minister to wear rainbow armband at World Cup

Britain's sports minister Stuart Andrew will wear the rainbow-coloured armband that FIFA prohibited players from using at the World Cup when he attends England's clash with Wales in Qatar on Tuesday.

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Boxer Alvarez threatens Messi over World Cup jersey 'insult'

Champion boxer Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez issued a warning to Lionel Messi after a video emerged of the star celebrating Argentina's World Cup win over Mexico with a Mexican jersey on the floor.

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Dutch rising star Gakpo will go 'much further', says Van Gaal

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal said on Monday that he thinks Cody Gakpo will "evolve much further" after the youngster's two crucial goals at the World Cup.

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Cameroon fight back to draw World Cup thriller with Serbia

Cameroon kept their hopes of making the last 16 of the World Cup alive on Monday after fighting back from two goals down to draw a thrilling Group G encounter with Serbia 3-3.

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Luck of the draw for first ticket sales for Paris Olympics

Sports fans around the world can take their first steps to acquiring tickets for the 2024 Paris Olympics by entering a draw this week, organisers announced on Monday.

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Morata's time may be now for Spain after underwhelming decade

Spain and Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata has a star-studded CV, spending time at Real Madrid, Juventus and Chelsea, but is rarely considered an elite striker.

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Last chance for Belgium's 'too old' golden generation at World Cup

Belgium's much vaunted team have one last chance to extend their final World Cup together this week after crashing to defeat by Morocco, with coach Roberto Martinez and his players under mounting pressure.

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Heading restricted for Scottish clubs to minimise brain injury risk

Heading for professional footballers in Scotland is to be restricted to one training session a week under new guidelines aimed at reducing the risk of long-term brain injuries.

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Gap-toothed assassin Fuellkrug digs Germany out of World Cup hole

A wildcard selection in Germany's World Cup squad, journeyman striker Niclas Fuellkrug -- nicknamed 'Gap' due to a missing front tooth -- may have plugged coach Hansi Flick's biggest hole in Qatar.

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India's Gaikwad hits seven sixes in one over

India batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad on Monday smashed an unprecedented seven successive sixes in one over of a 50-overs domestic match -- courtesy of a no-ball.

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Eagles beat Packers as Rodgers exits, Bengals topple Titans

Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles ran over Green Bay on Sunday, knocking Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers out in the third quarter of a 40-33 NFL victory.

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Brazil without Neymar as Portugal target World Cup last 16

Brazil must do without injured star forward Neymar against Switzerland at the World Cup on Monday as Cristiano Ronaldo looks to lead Portugal into the last 16 in Qatar.

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Warriors power past Timberwolves in convincing road win, Celtics cruise

Stephen Curry scored 25 points and the Golden State Warriors parlayed a hot start into a comfortable 137-114 NBA win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.

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France edge ahead as Autumn thrillers augur well for World Cup

Tournament hosts France head into next year's Rugby World Cup as favourites but an enthralling series of Autumn internationals suggests the 2023 edition could be the most competitive yet.

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Bengals beat Titans as Dolphins, Chiefs make it five in a row

The suddenly surging Cincinnati Bengals claimed a third straight NFL victory on Sunday as the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs both took their win streaks to five games.

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Young West Indies face daunting Test task against Australia

A young West Indies side head into the first Test at Perth this week without a win on Australian soil for 25 years, but Pat Cummins' number one-ranked team insist they will not take the tourists lightly.

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Warriors power past Timberwolves in convincing road win

Stephen Curry scored 25 points and the Golden State Warriors parlayed a hot start into a comfortable 137-114 NBA win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.

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Bengals beat Titans as Dolphins make it five in a row

The in-form Cincinnati Bengals claimed their third straight NFL on Sunday, beating the Tennessee Titans 20-16.

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Toulouse slump to Top 14 loss without suspended Dupont

Top 14 leaders Toulouse slipped to a 21-14 defeat at Lyon on Sunday as their French national skipper Antoine Dupont began a four-week suspension.

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Luis Enrique's thoughts with late daughter at World Cup

Spain coach Luis Enrique said his thoughts were with his late daughter Xana on what would have been her 13th birthday, after his side 's 1-1 World Cup draw with Germany on Sunday.

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Germany keep World Cup hopes alive as Morocco stun Belgium

A late goal by substitute Niclas Fuellkrug allowed Germany to snatch a 1-1 draw with Spain on Sunday as the four-time winners kept their World Cup hopes alive, but Belgium are in danger of a group-stage exit after losing to Morocco.

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Odermatt triumphs in super-G at Lake Louise

Defending overall World Cup champion Marco Odermatt of Switzerland won the first super-G race of the season at Lake Louise on Sunday beating Norwegian rival Aleksander Aamodt Kilde by 0.37 seconds.

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Wales ponder Gatland recall amid Pivac uncertainty - report

Warren Gatland is in line to return as Wales coach should Welsh rugby chiefs decide Wayne Pivac has to be replaced ahead of next year's World Cup, according to media reports.

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Fuellkrug strikes late to salvage Germany World Cup draw with Spain

Niclas Fuellkrug's late equaliser snatched Germany a morale-boosting 1-1 draw with Spain in a heavyweight World Cup clash on Sunday, leaving both sides' hopes of qualifying for the last 16 still in the balance.

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