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Frenkie de Jong: Critics don't understand football
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has hit back at critics who claim he never plays forward passes, saying they don't understand football.
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Endrick expresses gratitude for Ancelotti's presence
Brazilian footballer Endrick said he is grateful that Carlo Ancelotti is at the club, calling him a great coach.
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Eloy Room sets World Cup record with 15 saves in Man of the Match
Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room was named FIFA Man of the Match after making 15 saves in a World Cup match, the most ever in 90 minutes.
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Declan Rice: Representing England is the biggest honour
Declan Rice says there is no bigger honour or better feeling than representing England. The midfielder expressed his deep pride in playing for the national team.
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Declan Rice jokes about sunburn in England debrief
Declan Rice made a lighthearted comment about his sunburn during an England team debrief with Kelly Somers and Sami Mokbel.
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Raphinha diagnosed with right thigh muscle injury
Brazil tests confirm Raphinha has a muscle injury in his right thigh. He will undergo intensive treatment with the squad and attempt to recover for later World Cup stages, but will miss the match against Scotland.
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Deniz Undav Records 3 Goals, 2 Assists in Two World Cup Games
Deniz Undav has scored three goals and provided two assists in his first two World Cup matches, making a strong impact for Germany.
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Schlotterbeck World Cup in doubt after ligament injury
Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck is suspected to have sustained a ligament injury, putting his World Cup participation in doubt, coach Julian Nagelsmann said.
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Laimer: Messi is the best, but Austria fear no one
Austria midfielder Konrad Laimer speaks exclusively to FIFA about his first World Cup, the influence of David Alaba, and the challenge of facing Lionel Messi's Argentina in Group J.
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Michael Olise: Number 10 is my favorite position
Michael Olise told L'Équipe that his favorite position is number 10, where he grew up playing, though he currently plays on the wing.