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End the gamesmanship, says Subkhiddin
The former 2010 Fifa World Cup official said the game had for too long tolerated excessive time-wasting by players.

Messi's father recovers from health issue, family says
Lionel Messi's father Jorge is recovering from an unspecified health issue as his family appeals for privacy and respect amid inte…

Canada bench 'heard bone snap': Marsch on Kone horror injury
Canada coach Jesse Marsch says midfielder Ismael Kone is in hospital with a suspected broken leg after a horror injury in their 6-…

Australia seeks respect in World Cup showdown with US
Socceroos aim to silence critics as Popovic says victory over co-hosts would put Australian football on the world map.

Mexico become first team to reach World Cup knockout phase
Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout phase of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over South Korea.

Important or selfish? World Cup evidence mounts against Ronaldo
Ronaldo, who once vied with Messi for the unofficial title of best player on the planet, huffed and puffed his way through a match…

Gabriel urges Brazil to turn page against Haiti
Brazil prepare for Haiti clash after slow World Cup start, with Gabriel saying the team is committed to winning.

Cucurella says Real Madrid move a 'huge step' up
Marc Cucurella says joining Real Madrid was a 'huge step' in his career after leaving Chelsea for a reported 55 million euro fee.

Saibari's World Cup focus remains amid Bayern links
Morocco’s Saibari stays focused on the World Cup despite reported Bayern Munich transfer talks, says coach Ouahbi.

Swiss teen Manzambi scores dream World Cup brace
Swiss teenager Johan Manzambi scores twice off the bench in a 4-1 World Cup win over Bosnia, calling it a childhood dream come tru…

Potter leads Sweden’s World Cup redemption charge
Sweden boss Graham Potter eyes World Cup knockout stage after dominant 5-1 win over Tunisia in Group F opener.

Canada's World Cup win overshadowed by Kone injury
Canada thrash nine-man Qatar 6-0 for first World Cup win, but Ismael Kone's serious injury mars the historic victory.
