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Soccer-Haaland spearheads Norway's powerful attack against Iraq
FOXBOROUGH, Mass., June 16 (Reuters) - Norway coach Stale Solbakken has selected his first-choice attack line - including the English Premier League's top scorer last season Erling Haaland - for the country's first World Cup match since 1998 against Iraq in Group I on Tuesday.
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Soccer-Mbappe double fires France to impressive win over Senegal
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., June 16 (Reuters) - Kylian Mbappe struck twice to lead France to a dominant 3-1 victory over Senegal in World Cup Group I on Tuesday and become his country's all-time record goalscorer.
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Soccer-Mbappe becomes France's record scorer with two goals at World Cup
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., June 16 (Reuters) - France captain Kylian Mbappe became his country's all-time leading scorer with a double against Senegal at the World Cup on Tuesday, beating the mark of 57 goals held by Olivier Giroud.
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Soccer-Vancouver soccer shop basks in World Cup spotlight nearly five decades on
VANCOUVER, June 16 (Reuters) - On East Hastings Street, where Vancouver's soccer heart has quietly beaten for almost half a century, Ferruccio Susin is witnessing a lifelong dream unfold - a World Cup on Canadian soil - from behind the counter of the store that has grown alongside the game.
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Soccer-Renard brings African winning record confidence to Tunisia job
ATLANTA, June 16 (Reuters) - Herve Renard's enviable coaching record in Africa makes him a logical choice for the rest of Tunisia's World Cup campaign after the sacking of Sabri Lamouchi on Monday.
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Soccer-US not taking Australia lightly despite pundits' barbs
IRVINE, California, June 16 (Reuters) - The United States are refusing to buy into suggestions that Friday's World Cup Group D clash with Australia in Seattle will be straightforward, with winger Tim Weah saying the Americans are focused on preparation rather than outside noise.
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Soccer-Ghana ready for World Cup clash with Panama, says coach, as Partey appeal decision looms
TORONTO, June 16 (Reuters) - Ghana are prepared to play their World Cup Group L match against Panama with or without Thomas Partey, coach Carlos Queiroz said on Tuesday, after Ghanaian officials earlier in the day appealed Canada's decision to refuse the midfielder entry to the country.
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Soccer-Late starters DR Congo eager for World Cup opener with Portugal
HOUSTON, June 16 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo will be one of the last teams to start their World Cup campaign when they take on Portugal in their Group K opener in Houston on Wednesday, but it will be worth the wait for forward Yoane Wissa.
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Soccer-Priced out of World Cup, Vozinha's mother watches son's heroics from home
PRAIA, June 16 (Reuters) - Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha stunned the world by shutting out Spain's formidable attacking line-up in the island nation's World Cup debut on Monday but one woman was not the least bit surprised.
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Soccer-Cool heads needed as Spain digest disappointment of Cape Verde draw
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, June 16 (Reuters) - Spain's players must keep cool heads, lift their spirits and show a better version of themselves, forward Mikel Merino said on Tuesday as the former world champions digested the shock of being held by tiny Cape Verde at the World Cup.
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Soccer-Neymar takes first step back on pitch but Haiti return remains remote
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, June 16 (Reuters) - Neymar offered Brazil a flicker of World Cup encouragement on Tuesday when he trained on the pitch with the national team in the United States for the first time, though a return against Haiti on Friday looks unlikely.
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Soccer-Kansas City barbecue meets Argentine asado as World Cup fans arrive
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 16 (Reuters) - Kansas City rolled out a warm welcome for Argentina supporters ahead of their World Cup Group J debut against Algeria on Tuesday, but one friendly rivalry quickly emerged: who makes the best barbecue.
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Soccer-Saliba to start for France against Senegal
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., June 16 (Reuters) - William Saliba, who has been struggling with back pain, will start in France's central defence as Les Bleus kick off their World Cup campaign with a Group I clash against Senegal on Tuesday.
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Tennis
Tennis-De Minaur up and running at Queen's, Mensik suffers early defeat
LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) - Australian top seed Alex de Minaur maintained his strong form on the grass as he moved past Canada's Gabriel Diallo into the last 16 at the Queen's Championships on Tuesday.
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Soccer-Oslo fans could be stranded after Norway World Cup opener
June 16 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of soccer fans in Oslo could be left stranded after Norway play their World Cup opener against Iraq, with parts of the public transport network in the capital city set to shut down before the final whistle.
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Soccer-South Korea players shun media duties after remarks about Son's military service
MIAMI, June 16 (Reuters) - South Korea players have boycotted media duties during the World Cup after reporters from the country allegedly mocked captain Son Heung-min's military service, according to media reports.
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Soccer-Czechs and South Africa under pressure after opening losses
ATLANTA, June 16 (Reuters) - Defeat in their opening Group A games leaves the Czech Republic and South Africa playing catch-up when they meet in Atlanta on Thursday, and both sides need a vastly improved performance in order to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
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Soccer-Amorim named Milan manager as club look to rebuild after tough season
June 16 (Reuters) - Former Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim was appointed AC Milan manager on Tuesday after a disappointing campaign saw the Serie A side miss out on Champions League qualification.
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Soccer-Canada face Qatar in Vancouver with wide-open Group B in focus at World Cup
VANCOUVER, June 16 (Reuters) - Canada and Qatar meet on Thursday with Group B finely poised, setting up a compelling clash in Vancouver where victory would allow either side to claim three vital points and break ahead in the World Cup standings.
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Tennis
Tennis-Zverev survives Kopriva challenge at Halle, defending champion Bublik suffers shock exit
June 16 (Reuters) - Top seed and world number three Alexander Zverev battled past Czech qualifier Vit Kopriva in three sets to reach the second round at the Halle Open, while defending champion Alexander Bublik suffered a shock early exit on Tuesday.
