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Marc Cucurella: Playing for Real Madrid is an honor
Marc Cucurella said playing for Real Madrid is an honor and that not many can say that, in an interview with El Mundo.
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Rice expected to be fit for England's World Cup match against Ghana
Declan Rice is expected to be available for England's World Cup match against Ghana after experiencing lower back pain during the win over Croatia. The 27-year-old midfielder has been managing the issue for some time and will require ongoing treatment during the tournament.
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Uzun and Yildiz: Childhood friends key to Türkiye's World Cup hopes
Childhood friends Can Uzun and Kenan Yildiz aim to revive Türkiye's World Cup campaign after a 2-0 loss to Australia. The duo, born in Regensburg in 2005, share a bond forged on local pitches and now face Paraguay in a must-win match.
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Vuskovic's World Cup debut raises questions about Spurs future
Luka Vuskovic made his senior Croatia debut against England in the World Cup, drawing attention to his potential and future at Tottenham. Despite a mixed performance, the 19-year-old defender remains highly rated across Europe.
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Early contenders for FIFA Young Player Award at World Cup 2026
Ten young players have impressed in the opening round of group matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026, making early cases for the FIFA Young Player Award. Standouts include Australia's Nestory Irankunda, who became his country's youngest World Cup scorer, and Ibrahim Mbaye, the youngest African scorer in World Cup history.
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Neymar Jr ruled out of Brazil match against Haiti
Neymar Jr will miss Brazil's game against Haiti after being left out of Carlo Ancelotti's squad. The forward returned to full team training only 24 hours ago as a precaution.
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Marcelin recalls historic Haiti goal against Brazil
James Marcelin, the only Haitian to score against Brazil, recounts his historic 2016 Copa América goal. Haiti face Brazil again on Friday in the FIFA World Cup, their first meeting since that match.
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Refugee stories behind World Cup stars: Rudiger, Davies and more
Germany's Antonio Rudiger and Canada's Alphonso Davies are among World Cup players with refugee backgrounds. Rudiger's family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, hiding in a rice sack. Davies spent early years in a Ghanaian camp after his parents fled Liberia. They support UNHCR's campaign to change narratives around refugees.
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Giroud on Mbappe: The photo that sums up our bond
Olivier Giroud reveals the special moment captured in a photograph that defines his relationship with Kylian Mbappe, after Mbappe broke his France scoring record. Giroud also discusses Mbappe's confidence, ambition, and the striker's necessary selfishness.
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John McGinn's goggles celebration raises awareness for nephew's
Scotland's John McGinn explains his iconic goggles celebration, inspired by his nephew Jack who needs strong prescription lenses to play football. The Aston Villa midfielder hopes to encourage children worldwide to embrace their differences.