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Scotland's hopes of progressing to last 32 hanging by a thread

Scotland's World Cup dreams and hopes of progressing to the last 32 are hanging by a thread after their heavy defeat to Brazil.

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'Star in the making' - what is Man City's plan for forgotten man Reis?

Manchester City are still awaiting the arrival of their new manager but forgotten defender Vitor Reis will be back in the building…

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Why Kane is different at this World Cup - Shearer

Former England captain Alan Shearer explains what has changed for Harry Kane since his struggles at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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Oh, brother! The sibling rivals lining up for different World Cup teams

Sibling rivals are lining up for different teams at the World Cup, with seven pairs of brothers in total at this tournament.

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Could Eubank Jr launch comeback in Nigeria?

Chris Eubank Jr has travelled to Nigeria as he considers options for his return to boxing.

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David Raya: ‘When you lose a Champions League final it destroys you inside’

The goalkeeper discusses being bullied by 35-year-olds in the English fifth tier, winning the Premier League and competition in th…

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'Everything I do is for you' - how tragedy is driving Diomande

BBC Sport explores how exciting young Ivory Coast Yan Diomande is determined to succeed at the World Cup in honour of his sister.

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World Cup groups separated by head-to-head records for first time

Fifa is using head-to-head records instead of group goal difference as the first tiebreaker for teams who are level on points at t…

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Manchester City close to financial settlement with Chelsea to appoint Enzo Maresca

Chelsea demand compensation for former coach West London club insist Italian breached contract Manchester City are close to reachi…

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Spaceship stadiums and Ronaldo-mania: Guardian writers’ first impressions of the World Cup

Tournament has completed its first week and while the logistics have sometimes been challenging, the people and the football have …

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World Cup still waits for real Brazil to show up

While rivals Argentina and France have impressed in the United States, Brazil have struggled to hit top form - despite a 3-0 win o…

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‘That penalty changed my life’: Panenka’s pride 50 years on from special spot-kick

Czech’s audacious defiance of Sepp Maier in Belgrade has slipped into football folklore: ‘The only disadvantage is that I don’t ge…

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I don’t like the World Cup hydration breaks but trust me – they help the coaches | Emma Hayes

Nobody wants more stoppages in the game but it allows us, whether on TV or the touchline, to analyse what we see In the NFL or NBA…

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Saibari strikes after 70 seconds as Morocco puncture Scotland’s World Cup party

Scotland would have taken this outcome after 70 seconds. Ismael Saibiri had fired this highly rated Morocco team ahead. Men in kil…

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The Super Bowl winner's son stepping into spotlight with USA

Alex Freeman is stepping out of the shadows of his Super Bowl-winning father to forge his own path in football.

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Hull KR claim dominant win over Leigh Leopards

Highlights of the Super League match between Hull Kingston Rovers and Leigh Leopards.

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Life in Hollywood bubble plays second fiddle to US need for World Cup success | Max Rushden

Working at a tournament brings its own demands but nothing like the pressure on home players for a good showing Greetings from Los…

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‘People think I’ve vanished’: Mary Earps on signing for London City and feeling forgotten

Former England goalkeeper discusses why it was time to leave Paris, the lure of her new club and when she will know it is time to …

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Stick or twist? Rashford and Guehi are Tuchel's big dilemmas

Before England's World Cup match against Ghana on Tuesday, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at Thomas Tuchel's big selection dilemma…

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'Era of the spy': Mauricio Pochettino spotted looking for spies – video

Guardian journalist Pablo Iglesias Maurer captured the US manager Mauricio Pochettino taking a video appearing to look for spies a…

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ITV wins World Cup ratings battle with BBC in tournament’s first week

England v Croatia attracted year’s highest UK TV figures BBC opted for more first-pick games in knockout stages ITV is winning the…

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A heavily jeered $250m goldmine - are hydration break ads here to stay?

BBC Sport explores how hydration break ads work in other countries and how they could impact the future of football.

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Everton latest: Toffees join race to sign Serie A midfielder

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Premier League fixtures: Arsenal open against Coventry, Liverpool at Newcastle

Manchester United travel to Hull on first weekend Manchester City without Guardiola host Bournemouth Coventry will begin their fir…