2002 FIFA World Cup
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Son and co face Vietnam and ‘Korean Hiddink’ at Asian Games
If South Korea’s national team is to reach the final of the Asian Games and win an exemption from military service for its players, then it will have to get past Vietnam and the “Korean…
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Can Southgate rouse England before Croatia match?
MOSCOW (AP) — It’s time for Gareth Southgate to come up with a big speech of his own. After England gave up a tying goal to Brazil in first-half stoppage time in the 2002 World…
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Belgium’s high scorers take on Brazil’s miserly defense
KAZAN, Russia (AP) — To get past Belgium in the quarterfinals at the World Cup, Brazil has to do something it has not been able to do since it last won the tournament in 2002:…
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The Latest: Devastated coach tells players to take a shower
MOSCOW (AP) — The Latest on Monday at the World Cup (all times local): 12:05 a.m. Akira Nishino was lost for words, devastated after Japan’s last-minute loss to Belgium at the World Cup. His players…
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The Latest: Sommer’s own-goal extends World Cup mark to 8
MOSCOW (AP) — The Latest on Wednesday at the World Cup (all times local): 12:30 a.m. Mexico defender Edson Alvarez’s 74th-minute own-goal against Sweden was the seventh time at this year’s World Cup that a…
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Colombia and Senegal unafraid to show joy at the World Cup
SAMARA, Russia (AP) — Senegal and Colombia are keeping it loose at the World Cup while remaining focused on the goal. Both teams are comfortable showing emotion, and there should be plenty when they meet…
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Senegal, coach Cisse look to recreate 2002 World Cup magic
SAMARA, Russia (AP) — As Senegal’s new generation pursues its own World Cup success, coach Aliou Cisse said there’s plenty to work on — and he should know. Senegal’s last appearance in the World Cup…
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The Latest: Portugal, Spain want routine wins to advance
MOSCOW (AP) — The Latest on Sunday at the World Cup (all times local): 1:10 a.m. Portugal and Spain want routine victories to lock up its place in the knockout rounds. The first day of…
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Senegal, Japan: underdogs aiming for a round of 16 spot
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) — Senegal and Japan have been part of the uprising of the underdogs at this World Cup, in the mix among the lower-ranked teams that are surprisingly taking points from the favorites.…
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Germany on the ropes as it faces Sweden in World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) — The unpredictable World Cup could take yet another twist when Germany faces Sweden and attempts to avoid an embarrassing outcome that could prematurely end its title defense. Mexico plays South Korea in…
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