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Soccer-Doue shines as Ivory Coast stun France in World Cup warm-up

Soccer-Doue shines as Ivory Coast stun France in World Cup warm-up

PARIS, June 4 (Reuters) - Guela Doue haunted his brother's national team as he scored once and set up the winner to fire Ivory Coast to a shock 2-1 comeback victory over France in a World Cup warm-up match in Nantes on Thursday.
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Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares

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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Bayern Munich’s Bara Sapoko Ndiaye makes Senegal World Cup squad

Bayern Munich’s Bara Sapoko Ndiaye makes Senegal World Cup squad

The FC Bayern youngster is rising faster than anyone could have expected.
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The “America Will Talk About Them” World Cup Team Tier

The “America Will Talk About Them” World Cup Team Tier

A tier list of the World Cup teams that will dominate conversations in the U.S., from superstars and rivals to underdogs and political stories.
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Soccer-France brush off Ivory Coast loss, call it timely World Cup reminder

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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Harry Kane knows he’s in running for Ballon d’Or, understands England performance could clinch trophy

Harry Kane knows he’s in running for Ballon d’Or, understands England performance could clinch trophy

The FC Bayern star has a chance to win the Ballon d’Or.
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The Highest-Paid Players at the 2026 World Cup

The Highest-Paid Players at the 2026 World Cup

When Portugal takes the field against the Democratic Republic of Congo on June 17, Cristiano Ronaldo will once again chase the biggest accolade that has eluded him throughout his illustrious career. The 41-year-old has represented his country five other times in the World Cup and has never been able to call himself a champion. But […]
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Did Bayern Munich make the right move in walking away from the bargaining table with Kennet Eichhorn?

Did Bayern Munich make the right move in walking away from the bargaining table with Kennet Eichhorn?

FC Bayern will not get Kennet Eichhorn. At least not yet.
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Bayern Munich News: Givairo Read back on FC Bayern’s radar?; An update on Sergiño Dest; and MORE!

Bayern Munich News: Givairo Read back on FC Bayern’s radar?; An update on Sergiño Dest; and MORE!

FC Bayern could still be looking at Givairo Read.
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Poland and Lithuania confirm exploring a bigger role in nuclear deterrence

Poland and Lithuania confirm exploring a bigger role in nuclear deterrence

Poland and Lithuania confirm they are in talks about their role in NATO's nuclear deterrence efforts, which are centered on U.S. nuclear weapons in Europe
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Soccer-Olise's rise gives France another potential World Cup star

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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Manchester City Leads with Most Players Called Up for 2026 World Cup

Manchester City Leads with Most Players Called Up for 2026 World Cup

Manchester City Leads with Most Players Called Up for 2026 World Cup