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Virgil van Dijk: Was disappointed to lose out on Ballon d'Or

Virgil van Dijk: Was disappointed to lose out on Ballon d'Or

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk narrowly missed out on winning the prestigious Ballon d'Or, finishing seve…

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The importance of FIFA Club World Cup in packed football schedule

The importance of FIFA Club World Cup in packed football schedule

The FIFA Club World Cup has had 13 winners from Europe since its inception in 2000, but the tournament has fa…

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Pochettino on coaching prospects: I'm open to everything

Pochettino on coaching prospects: I'm open to everything

Football, like life, can often throw a curveball at you. A while ago, Mauricio Pochettino was just a game awa…

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Tim Cahill sees Igor Stimac bringing good discipline into Indian football

Tim Cahill sees Igor Stimac bringing good discipline into Indian football

Tim Cahill's season-long stint in the Indian Super League in 2018-19 was blighted by injuries and the Austral…

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Firmino seals Liverpool's maiden Club World Cup

Firmino seals Liverpool's maiden Club World Cup

Liverpool's date with destiny had a happy ending as the English side added the world title to its growing hon…

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Liverpool boss Klopp: Everyone knows what Flamengo have to do

Liverpool boss Klopp: Everyone knows what Flamengo have to do

Jurgen Klopp, the effervescent Liverpool manager, used his beaming smile and quick wit to convert a few Brazi…

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Scaloni, Tuchel keep history aside as Argentina, England brace for World Cup semifinal

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By Ayon Sengupta
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One spoke of Diego Maradona. The other spoke of Lionel Messi. Lionel Scaloni and Thomas Tuchel spent Tuesday trying to explain how football’s most emotionally charged rivalry should be approached with reverence for history but not as prisoners of it. As Argentina and England prepare to meet in Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, neither coach was interested in borrowing motivation from wars, politics or old grievances.
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Spain’s defensive mastery shuts down France – a tactical analysis

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By Ayon Sengupta
| Sportstar Verified
France had arrived in Dallas carrying the tournament’s most feared attack. Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise had combined for 13 goals and 10 assists in six matches as opponents struggled to contain them. By the end of the semifinal, Spain had made that frightening front three look almost anonymous. The scoreline read 2-0, but the performance was even more emphatic.
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England vs Argentina Preview: Ghosts of past meet intrigue of present in FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal

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By Ayon Sengupta
| Sportstar Verified
For most of football’s great rivalries, geography often sets the background. Cities divided by a river or a road spend generations fighting over territory, identity and belonging. Others draw their bitterness from politics or borders, where history leaves wounds that sports never really allows to heal.
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