SOCCER

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Mikel Merino was still on the bench in the final minutes of regulation, with Spain coach Luis de la Fuente worried about hanging on to his substitutes as long as possible because of looming extra time.

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In a stunning twist ahead of the United States men’s national team’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has confirmed that striker Folarin Balogun will be eligible to play on Monday, July 6.

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Carlo Ancelotti has been accused of 'ruining' Brazil and 'pandering to popular demand' in the wake of the country's disastrous loss against Norway on Sunday.  

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World Cup favourites France were made to sweat to book their quarter-final place but Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty proved enough to help them past a resolute Paraguay in Philadelphia.

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US President Donald Trump on Sunday, July 5,  thanked football’s world governing body for rescinding the red card issued to United States striker Folarin Balogun. 

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Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once.

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Brazilian footballer Neymar has announced his immediate retirement from international football after Brazil suffered a stunning 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup. 

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Lionel Messi wiped the sweat from his forehead and breathed a sigh of relief. His Argentina teammates did the same.

A thrilling, unforgettable World Cup match with underdog Cape Verde was over — and the defending champions survived after being pushed to the brink.