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Analysis
Cooney on Soccer: How Lionel Scaloni salvaged Messi's dream
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the perfect farewell
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Preview
World Cup semi-finals: Dreams of Messi and Morocco on the line amid prospect of repeat final pairing
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Analysis
Cooney on Soccer: How England stopped Mbappe but couldn't stop France
11 Dec 2022
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crucial miss
Kane's missed penalty costs England in World Cup exit to France
10 Dec 2022
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newsletter
Cooney on Soccer: The Last Dance of Louis Van Gaal
10 Dec 2022
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RIP
Renowned US journalist Grant Wahl dies while covering World Cup
Updated 10 Dec 2022
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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
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newsletter
Cooney on Soccer: The Air Conditioning World Cup
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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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grounds 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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tactical 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
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twists and turns
Japan shock Spain and eliminate Germany on roller-coaster World Cup night
1 Dec 2022
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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
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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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disciplinary action
Fifa investigate Serbia over 'hateful' dressing room flag
26 Nov 2022
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dear 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
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Letter 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
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Cruel
Missed penalty proves costly as Canada fall to undeserved Belgian defeat
23 Nov 2022
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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
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kylian in the name of
No signs of the holders' curse as France come from behind to beat Australia
22 Nov 2022
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