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Soccer-France brush off Ivory Coast loss, call it timely World Cup reminder
PARIS, June 4 (Reuters) - France brushed aside concerns after suffering a surprise 2-1 defeat by Ivory Coast in a World Cup warm-up match on Thursday, insisting the setback would serve as a useful reminder rather than a cause for alarm ahead of the tournament.
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Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares
Injuries to some of soccer’s star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup
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France and Ivory Coast Prepare for World Cup with Friendly Match in Nantes
France and Ivory Coast Prepare for World Cup with Friendly Match in Nantes
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France Coach Didier Deschamps Confirms William Saliba's Fitness Ahead of World Cup
France Coach Didier Deschamps Confirms William Saliba's Fitness Ahead of World Cup
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How did the Stade de la Beaujoire Become a Hub for International Sports
Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes, France, has played a significant role in the world of international sports. Since its opening in 1984, the stadium...
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Soccer-Olise's rise gives France another potential World Cup star
By Julien Pretot PARIS, June 2 (Reuters) - France forward Michael Olise arrived at Bayern Munich a year ago as one of Europe's most gifted dribblers. Heading towards the World Cup, he increasingly looks like a player capable of becoming one of the tournament's defining figures.
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Tennis-Relentless Sabalenka beats Osaka to reach French Open quarters
By Shrivathsa Sridhar and Julien Pretot PARIS, June 1 (Reuters) - Aryna Sabalenka passed one of her sternest tests yet in her pursuit of a maiden French Open crown on Monday, overpowering Naomi Osaka 7-5 6-3 in a pulsating duel to power into the quarter-finals of the claycourt Grand Slam.
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Soccer-Arnold undaunted as Iraq face tough assignment on World Cup return
By Michael Church June 2 (Reuters) - Iraq return to the World Cup for the first time since making their debut 40 years ago, having taken a lengthy route to the finals under a coach who is no stranger to the tournament.
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Soccer-Egypt chase first World Cup win with Salah still key
By Hatem Maher CAIRO, June 2 (Reuters) - When Egypt's all-time leading scorer Hossam Hassan headed the winner against Algeria to send his country to the 1990 World Cup, frenzied celebrations erupted across the soccer-mad nation.
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France vs. Ivory Coast friendly prediction, start time, how to watch
France hosts Ivory Coast on Thursday at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes for an international friendly between two World Cup-bound sides.
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Reuters
Soccer-Portugal carry hot streak and baggage into Ronaldo's sixth World Cup
By Fernando Kallas June 2 (Reuters) - Portugal will roll into the World Cup with Cristiano Ronaldo still grabbing the spotlight, a midfield glittering like a jeweller's window and a familiar question lurking behind all the sparkle: Is this finally the year they stop underachieving?
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Soccer-Haaland ready to carry Norway's World Cup hopes after 28-year wait
By Tommy Lund June 2 (Reuters) - Erling Haaland will carry the weight of Norway's 28 years of longing when he leads the nation into the World Cup, marking the striker's debut on the grandest international stage.
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