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Usain Bolt to make run at pro soccer in Australia

The Olympic sprint great has long expressed his love of the game. Since his retirement from track, he has tested…

July 17, 2018

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Deux pour Les Bleus: France wins World Cup Final

Croatia’s Cinderella run ends with second place; France celebrates second Cup

July 15, 2018

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Infantino fawns over Putin, politicizes soccer body

Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, poses for a photo with world soccer legends, former German soccer player Lothar Matthaus, left,…

July 14, 2018

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A youthful France faces veteran-laden Croatia for World Cup

Croatia’s Mario Mandzukic, center, celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at…

July 14, 2018

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Belgium finishes 3rd at World Cup, beats England

Belgium’s Thomas Meunier, left, and England’s Danny Rose challenge for the ball during the third-place match between England and Belgium…

July 14, 2018

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WORLD CUP KICKOFF: A look at what’s ahead at the World Cup

KEEP KICKING AND CARRY ON Gareth Southgate and Roberto Martinez are looking for ways to motivate their squads for the…

July 13, 2018

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A capsule look at the France-Croatia World Cup final

In this photo taken with slow shutter speed, France’s Kylian Mbappe runs with the ball during the semifinal match between…

July 13, 2018

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Belgium, England look to end World Cup with win in third-place match

Kane can secure Golden Boot

July 13, 2018

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World Cup: The electrifying play of France, meets the steady play of Croatia

The two sides met in the 1998 semifinals

July 13, 2018

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WORLD CUP KICKOFF: A look at what’s ahead at the World Cup

PUMP UP THE VOLUME Will Smith, Nicky Jam and Era Istrefi are headlining the closing ceremony before the final. They’ll…

July 12, 2018

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Player-coach bond may have saved lives in Thai cave ordeal

Trust goes beyond the field

July 12, 2018

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Croatia makes first World Cup final with extra time heroics against England

Croats first team in 28 years to comeback in semifinals

July 11, 2018

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Sexism tops racism as a World Cup fan problem in Russia

Fans harassing female broadcasters while they worked are among about 30 cases of “sexism on the streets” reported to FIFA…

July 11, 2018

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England ready to face music against Croatia at World Cup

Two sides have made little changes since start of tournament

July 10, 2018

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Vive la France: Les Bleus advance to World Cup final

Corner kick in 51st sends France past Belgium

July 10, 2018

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Cristiano Ronaldo ditches Real Madrid for Italian club Juventus

Move was as much about taxes as soccer

July 10, 2018

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Playing Croatia in semifinal is a harsh reminder for England

2007 embarrassment to Croaita on minds of England supporters

July 8, 2018

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Goal-fest possible in France-Belgium World Cup semifinal

Potent attacks meet with spot in World Cup final at stake

July 8, 2018

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Croatia holds off Russia, advances to World Cup semifinals

Hosts made it further than anyone expected

July 7, 2018

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England advances to World Cup semifinals with win against Sweden

Three Lions have reached final four since 1990

July 7, 2018

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Qatar considering a 48-team field for 2022 World Cup

Organizers say they won’t need co-hosts

July 7, 2018

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WORLD CUP KICKOFF: England’s ‘easy’ path runs through Sweden

WHO’S WEAK? England coach Gareth Southgate basically picked his team’s path toward the semifinals by sending out a squad of…

July 6, 2018

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Belgium eliminates Brazil, advances to World Cup semifinals

Own-goal proves costly

July 6, 2018

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France reaches semis, beats Uruguay 2-0

France’s Benjamin Pavard, top, and Uruguay’s Cristian Rodriguez challenge for the ball during the quarterfinal at the 2018 World Cup…

July 6, 2018