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Messi meeting the "game of our lives", says Cape Verde coach

Messi meeting the "game of our lives", says Cape Verde coach

Cape Verde head coach Bubista said a showdown against Argentina and Lionel Messi will be the "match of our lives" but said they will not fear the defending World Cup champions in Friday's last 32 clash.

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France's Barcola expecting physical Paraguay clash at World Cup

France's Barcola expecting physical Paraguay clash at World Cup

France forward Bradley Barcola warned on Thursday that Paraguay would bring a physical approach when the sides meet in the World Cup last 16 in Philadelphia.

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Do not open until 2276: US burying time capsule to mark July 4

Do not open until 2276: US burying time capsule to mark July 4

Americans living in 2276 will get a taste of what their ancestors today think best represents the nation thanks to a time capsule to be buried this July 4.

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Sciver-Brunt and Knight send England into Women's T20 World Cup final

Sciver-Brunt and Knight send England into Women's T20 World Cup final

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt led from the front on her return from injury with a superb 75 in a 40-run Women's T20 World Cup semi-final thrashing of South Africa in at the Oval on Thursday.

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Scaloni warns Argentina that Cape Verde success 'no accident'

Scaloni warns Argentina that Cape Verde success 'no accident'

Cape Verde's stunning progress to the World Cup knockout stages is "no accident" said Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni as he warned his side about the threat posed by the Blue Sharks in their last 32 tie.

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Spain power into last 16 at World Cup, Portugal face Croatia

Spain power into last 16 at World Cup, Portugal face Croatia

European champions Spain cruised into the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday with a dominant 3-0 win over Austria to set up a potential showdown with Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal.

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Spain ease past Austria with 3-0 World Cup win

Spain ease past Austria with 3-0 World Cup win

Spain coasted past Austria and into the World Cup last-16 on Thursday, thoroughly outclassing their opponents in a 3-0 knockout win with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header.

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Emotional Dimitrov enjoys redemptive Wimbledon win over Mensik

Emotional Dimitrov enjoys redemptive Wimbledon win over Mensik

Twelve months after the most painful loss of his career, Grigor Dimitrov wept tears of joy after a cathartic Wimbledon second round win against Czech rising star Jakub Mensik on Thursday.

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Endrick says versatility could help Brazil against Norway

Endrick says versatility could help Brazil against Norway

Brazil forward Endrick highlighted his versatility on Thursday as a potential asset against Norway should Carlo Ancelotti turn to him in their World Cup last-16 encounter.

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New York ready for epic Swift-Kelce fairytale wedding

New York ready for epic Swift-Kelce fairytale wedding

The first act of pop sensation Taylor Swift's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce was set to kick off Thursday, with a rehearsal dinner for 100 guests ahead of a star-studded extravaganza at the famed Madison Square Garden.

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