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Prisons worried of prisoners escaping as warders watch world cup
The leadership of Uganda Prisons has expressed worry that the commencement of the world’s biggest football showcase, the World Cup,…
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Van Gaal insists on Netherlands’ chance of winning World Cup
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal sounded a battle cry on Sunday on the eve of his side’s debut in the…
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Bale pleased to end decades-long World Cup wait for Wales
Wales captain Gareth Bale says the current generation of Welsh fans don’t know how lucky they are as they enjoy…
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Ecuador can get better, says Alfaro
Ecuador manager Gustavo Alfaro said he was happy but not “totally satisfied” with his team’s 2-0 victory over hosts Qatar…
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‘Nerves got better of us,’ says Qatar boss Sanchez
Qatar manager Felix Sanchez admitted his team suffered from an attack of nerves during their 2-0 defeat to Ecuador in…
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Valencia fires Ecuador to 2-0 win over Qatar in World Cup opener
Enner Valencia scored two first-half goals as Ecuador beat hosts Qatar 2-0 in the opening match of the FIFA World…
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World Cup Group H preview: Portugal, don’t get comfortable
With the 2022 FIFA World Cup approaching, the participating teams are all fine-tuning their preparations for the quadrennial gala. The…
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World Cup Group G preview: Neymar-led Brazil eye sixth title
By Michael Place One of the more competitive groups at the FIFA World Cup will get underway on November 24…
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World Cup Group C preview: Messi’s last shot at glory
In a group where Argentina are the only team in the top 10 in FIFA’s last rankings before the FIFA…
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World Cup Group A preview: Netherlands set for big-stage return but can Senegal upset hosts Qatar?
By Michael Place What is a seemingly innocuous World Cup opening phase for the Netherlands promises to be one of…
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