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Thriller

Argentina hold nerve on penalties to see off Dutch in World Cup epic

9 Dec 2022

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Preview

World Cup quarter-finals: Messi or Van Gaal's last stand, England to find out if they are the real deal

Updated 8 Dec 2022

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Punishment

Uefa fine FAI over pro-IRA chants sung by members of women's national team

8 Dec 2022

38.1k

newsletter

Cooney on Soccer: The Air Conditioning World Cup

Updated 7 Dec 2022

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ON THE SPOT

Magnificent Morocco shock toothless Spain in penalty shoot-out

6 Dec 2022

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like watching brazil

Brazil send out World Cup statement with stunning dismantling of South Korea

5 Dec 2022

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On The 42grounds for learning

Croke Park groundsman at Qatar World Cup on pitch fact-finding mission

5 Dec 2022

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Three and easy

England ease past Senegal to set up defining World Cup quarter-final with France

4 Dec 2022

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On The 42tactical trends

Cooney on Soccer: The rise of crossing and dribbling's decline - Wenger's World Cup insights

4 Dec 2022

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stick to sport

Wenger: Teams benefitted from prioritising football over 'political demonstration'

4 Dec 2022

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the dream survives

Messi magnificent as Argentina hold on to beat Australia

3 Dec 2022

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Preview

England among the flawed contenders as World Cup gets to the serious business

3 Dec 2022

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Swiss on a roll

Switzerland progress to last-16 with thrilling, ill-tempered win over Serbia

2 Dec 2022

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haunted

Suarez torments Ghana, but is left in tears as Uruguay crash out in remarkable late twist

2 Dec 2022

36.9k

twists and turns

Japan shock Spain and eliminate Germany on roller-coaster World Cup night

1 Dec 2022

35.0k

2022 World Cup

Lukaku's shocking misses cost Belgium as they exit the World Cup

1 Dec 2022

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Showstopper

Cooney on soccer: The majesty of Lionel Messi

1 Dec 2022

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Evolution

Messi's mixed night a good sign for Argentina in win over dismal Poland

30 Nov 2022

28.6k

christian victory

Pulisic's first-half goal sends USA through and ends Iran's extraordinary World Cup

29 Nov 2022

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marching on

Brazil seal last-16 progression with controlled win over Switzerland

28 Nov 2022

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honours even

Strikers make the difference as Spain and Germany share high-quality draw

27 Nov 2022

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On The 42disciplinary action

Fifa investigate Serbia over 'hateful' dressing room flag

26 Nov 2022

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On The 42dear jurgen

Iran boss Queiroz calls Jurgen Klinsmann out on Twitter over 'their culture' comments

26 Nov 2022

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the act of kylian

Kylian Mbappe renounces defending but dazzles in French win

26 Nov 2022

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drab

England jeered by own supporters after dreary draw with United States

25 Nov 2022

39.5k

On The 42Letter from Qatar

Cooney on Soccer: A front-row seat on Iran's day of pure emotion

25 Nov 2022

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stunning scenes

Two late, late goals earn Iran tear-soaked win over Wales

Updated 25 Nov 2022

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the evolution continues

Darwin Nunez outshines Son but fluffs his lines in Uruguay's draw with Korea

24 Nov 2022

23.7k

Cruel

Missed penalty proves costly as Canada fall to undeserved Belgian defeat

23 Nov 2022

22.6k

cup of shocks

Japan come from behind in stunning win against Germany

23 Nov 2022

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Scouting Report

Cooney on soccer: Keeping an eye on France, Skibbereen Eagle style

23 Nov 2022

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2022 World Cup

Fifa open disciplinary case against Ecuador fans over alleged homophobic chanting

23 Nov 2022

28.4k

kylian in the name of

No signs of the holders' curse as France come from behind to beat Australia

22 Nov 2022

19.1k

Farewell

Manchester United announce Cristiano Ronaldo exit

22 Nov 2022

58.7k

kit clash

Fifa cite commercial reasons and force Belgium to remove the word 'Love' from jersey

Updated 22 Nov 2022

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a messi end

Saudi Arabia expose another collective Argentina failure in upset for the ages

22 Nov 2022

31.1k

On The 42on the ground

Cooney on Soccer: Armband shambles and selfie-hunting journalists

22 Nov 2022

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Reaction

Manager Queiroz says protesting Iran fans 'should stay at home'

21 Nov 2022

14.5k

Political Football

England show World Cup credentials in game to be remembered for Iran's brave protest

21 Nov 2022

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