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June 10, 2018

Neymar’s Brazil look strong as Germany, Argentina tackle problems

AFP, Moscow :Neymar’s acclaimed return ahead of the World Cup supplied Brazil with an immeasurable boost, but holders Germany and Argentina arrive at the tournament...

June 10, 2018

Ex-Liverpool player, manager Kenny Dalglish knighted

AP, London :Former Liverpool player and manager Kenny Dalglish was knighted on Friday.The Anfield icon was honored by Queen Elizabeth II for services to football,...

June 10, 2018

Head of NKorea’s parliament to attend WC in Russia

TASS, Moscow :President of the Presidium of the Supreme People’s Assembly (legislature) of North Korea Kim Yong-nam is due to visit Russia for the upcoming...

June 10, 2018

Putin welcomes teams and supporters to World Cup

AFP, Moscow :President Vladimir Putin on Friday welcomed football teams and fans from across the world to the World Cup, which begins in Russia next...

Germany players walk on the pitch at the end of the friendly soccer match between Germany and Saudi Arabia at BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany on Friday.

June 10, 2018

Germany players walk on the pitch at the end of the friendly soccer match between Germany and Saudi Arabia at BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany on Friday.

Switzerland's Keeper Roman Buercki, centre, in action against Japan's Tomoaki Makino, centre left, during an international friendly soccer match between Switzerland and Japan at the Cornaredo stadium in Lugano, Switzerland on Friday.

June 10, 2018

Switzerland`s Keeper Roman Buercki, centre, in action against Japan’s Tomoaki Makino, centre left, during an international friendly soccer match between Switzerland and Japan at the Cornaredo stadium in Lugano, Switzerland on Friday.

Sporting Kansas City's Kharlton Belmar (front) and Real Salt Lake's David Horst compete for the ball during a US Open Cup soccer match in Sandy, Utah on Wednesday.

June 9, 2018

Sporting Kansas City’s Kharlton Belmar (front) and Real Salt Lake’s David Horst compete for the ball during a US Open Cup soccer match in Sandy, Utah on Wednesday.

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June 9, 2018

Ronaldo return inspires Portugal past Algeria

AFP, Lisbon :With talisman Cristiano Ronaldo back in the side, Portugal strolled to a 3-0 win over Algeria in a World Cup warm-up match in...

Costa Rica's Ronald Matarrita and England's Ruben Loftus-Cheek (right) battle for the ball during their International Friendly soccer match at Elland Road, Leeds, England on Thursday.

June 9, 2018

England complete World Cup prep by beating Costa Rica

AP, Leeds :Marcus Rashford scored from long range as England beat Costa Rica 2-0 in its final World Cup warm-up match on Thursday.In a rare...

Belgium's Eden Hazard (center) is congratulated by teammate Belgium's Youri Tielemans after he scored his sides second goal during a friendly soccer match between Belgium and Egypt at the King Baudouin stadium in Brussels on Wednesday.

June 9, 2018

Belgium`s Eden Hazard (center) is congratulated by teammate Belgium’s Youri Tielemans after he scored his sides second goal during a friendly soccer match between Belgium and Egypt at the King Baudouin stadium in Brussels on Wednesday.

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June 9, 2018

Neymar to play vs Austria, Fred injured in Brazil training

AP, London :While Neymar seems to be finishing his injury recovery and is set to play in Brazil’s last pre-World Cup friendly at Austria on...

Portland Timbers' Jeremy Ebobisse (17) moves the ball past a San Jose Earthquakes defender during a U.S. Open Cup soccer match on Wednesday in Portland, Ore.

June 8, 2018

Portland Timbers’ Jeremy Ebobisse (17) moves the ball past a San Jose Earthquakes defender during a U.S. Open Cup soccer match on Wednesday in Portland, Ore.

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