Tag: Football
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Gordon Banks: nation mourns humble hero of ’66
Legendary England goalkeeper Gordon Banks has died aged 81. Part of the team that won the 1966 World Cup, he was admired as much for his character off the pitch, as for his skill on it.
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No way José: the special one gets the sack
Is Mourinho finished? Dropped points, player feuds and public outbursts: José Mourinho’s rocky reign at Manchester United has come to an end. Some say his best days are very much behind him.
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Golden year: the England football revolution
Can it last? England’s win over Croatia this weekend capped a great year for the national side. The match symbolised the many ways England have evolved in 2018: here are the five biggest.
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France victorious as golden World Cup ends
Was this the best World Cup ever? France are the champions after beating Croatia. With great goals, controversy and superb individual displays, the final symbolised a memorable tournament.
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Not victorious... but happy and glorious
Can the warm glow last? England may have crashed out of the World Cup, but Gareth Southgate’s young lions have sparked a new-found patriotism that is surging across the nation.
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Heartbreak for England as Croatia clinch it
How disappointed should we be? After a nail-biting match, Croatia have made it to the World Cup final, defeating the Three Lions 2-1. For England fans, the dream is over for four more years.
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HurriKane vs Lucky Luka in Moscow showdown
Who is going to win tonight’s World Cup semi-final between England and Croatia? The answer may lie with the two captains, Harry Kane and Luka Modrić. And they have very different stories…
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The ‘tailor-made saviour’ of English football
How much credit should Southgate get for England’s success? The Three Lions have reached the semi-finals of the World Cup. And a classic English underdog is being heaped with praise.
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Normal life cancelled as nation holds breath
Does society need more events that bring us all together? England face Sweden in the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Saturday, and half the country is set to tune in for the crunch match.
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Penalty curse broken as Three Lions march on
Is it coming home? England have reached the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Colombia in a nerve-shredding penalty shootout. A showdown with Sweden awaits, but can they go all the way?
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Messi and Ronaldo out as knockouts start
Can either Messi or Ronaldo be called the best player of all time? Both Argentina and Portugal crashed out Saturday, meaning both players are unlikely to ever get their hands on a World Cup...
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Germany crash out in greatest shock so far
Is it wrong to take pleasure in other people’s misfortune? As Germans despaired at their early World Cup exit, the world rejoiced. The World Cup has been blown wide open.
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England smash Panama to reach knockout stages
Is this team the real “golden generation”? England are through to the next round with a game to spare after dismantling Panama 6-1. Why is this team succeeding where others failed?
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Big guns fire blanks in World Cup week one
Can a new team win the World Cup? Germany lost; Brazil drew; Argentina are on the brink — the minnows now have a chance. Here are five things you may have missed from the matches so far.
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England dreams of glory after last-gasp winner
What would happen if England won the World Cup? Overcome with relief and joy last night after a late winner against stubborn Tunisia, England fans are now dreaming of the ultimate prize.