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France will need patience against sturdy Poland in last 16
France’s forward KylianMbappe and coach Didier Deschamps (L) during team’s training session in Doha on Friday. Photo: Twitter

France will need patience against sturdy Poland in last 16

France will start their World Cup last-16 clash as overwhelming favorite’s on Sunday but opponents Poland are well equipped to derail Les Bleus’ title defense at the Al...

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Pele has respiratory infection, but doing ‘better’

Pele has respiratory infection, but doing ‘better’

Brazilian football legend Pele, who was hospitalized this week amid ongoing cancer treatments, has developed a respiratory infection, but is in stable condition and "showing general improvement," his doctors said Friday.The 82-year-old icon, who has been in fragile heal...

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Brazil to take late fitness call on Neymar

Brazil to take late fitness call on Neymar Brazil defender Danilo has shown positive signs in his recovery from an ankle injury while Neymar is racing against time to be fit for their last 16 clash against South Korea, team...

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S Koreans cheer dramatic win, shed joyful tears with Son

S Koreans cheer dramatic win, shed joyful tears with Son South Koreans thronged the streets early on Saturday, shedding tears of joy in sub-freezing temperatures after their national team's last-gasp, comeback win over Portugal to ad...

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