FIFA WORLD CUP

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Pape Thiaw 'not worried' after Senegal fall to defeat in FIFA World Cup opener

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw rued his team's missed opportunities in their World Cup defeat to France but remains confident they have the character to bounce back at the global tournament.

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Lionel Messi reveals reason behind tears after historic World Cup hat-trick

Lionel Messi revealed that the tears he shed after scoring in Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria were caused by personal difficulties away from football, following a historic night that saw him equal the tournament's scoring record.

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Maseko's journey - From setback to the World Cup

Just a few months after returning from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament with a bronze medal, Bafana Bafana attacker Thapelo Maseko found himself sidelined and playing with the Mamelodi Sundown’s juniors, but now he finds himself at the FIFA World Cup.

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Queiroz focused on Panama clash amid Thomas Partey saga

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz refused to be drawn into discussing Thomas Partey's absence after the midfielder's appeal for a visa to Canada was dismissed.

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Senegal rue missed opportunities as Kylian Mbappe breaks France record

Kylian Mbappe hit a brace to become France's all-time leading goal scorer in a 3-1 victory against Senegal in their FIFA World Cup group I opener at the MetLife Stadium in New York.

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Pape Thiaw eyes another France upset in Senegal's FIFA World Cup opener

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw believes his side has the quality and confidence to challenge any team in world football as they prepare to face France in their opening FIFA World Cup match on Tuesday.

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