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World Cup 2018

    Mexico well beaten by Sweden but both progress to knockouts at Germany's expense
    World champions Germany crash out at group stage following Korean humiliation
    South Korea v Germany, World Cup, Group F
    'I'm fine' - Argentina legend Maradona allays health fears after requiring medical assistance
    Mikel claims Nigeria denied 'clear penalty' in Argentina loss
    Can Lionel Messi save Argentina from themselves?
    Kosovo and Albania raise funds to pay Shaqiri and Xhaka fines
    Messi and Rojo magic helps nervy Argentina reach World Cup last 16
    GOL! Messi opens World Cup account with stunning finish to get Argentina up and running
    Nigeria v Argentina, World Cup
    Striker who had drugs ban lifted fires Peru to World Cup victory and sends Socceroos packing
    'He’s not a real defender and especially not a central defender'
    Messi stressed and unhappy at World Cup, says former team-mate
    France and Denmark stroll into the last 16 after drab affair in Moscow
    Brazil's Tite defends Neymar over Capello 'diver' jibe
    Can the Irish team learn from Iran and Morocco's displays tonight?
    'Because Iran had suffered a couple of injustices, they said to give the penalty'
    Heartbreak for Iran as Portugal survive after Ronaldo controversy
    Spain stumble over the line as they claim last-gasp draw with Morocco
    Portugal took the lead tonight with one of the goals of the tournament so far
    Watch: Morocco take shock lead against Spain before Hierro's men hit back
    Egypt go home empty-handed as 95th-minute goal earns dramatic win for Saudi Arabia
    Uruguay top Group A as Suarez and Cavani fire them to victory over 10-man Russia
    Salah on target before record-breaking goalkeeper saves a penalty
    Suarez put Uruguay ahead against the hosts with a well-placed free-kick
    Here's RTÉ's World Cup schedule for this week as the group stages reaches its climax
    'F*** racism!' - Sweden players rally behind team-mate's powerful statement after online threats
    Can England dare to dream of World Cup glory?
    What happened to Robert Lewandowski?
    Mane needs to improve, says Senegal coach
    It's Sunday so here are 12 of our favourite images from the sporting week
    Colombia come good as Poland dumped out of the World Cup
    Diego Maradona calls for meeting with Argentina players
    Neymar 'entitled to feel upset', says Brazil team-mate
    13 tweets that prove how much we all adore Brian Kerr
    Germany apologise for provocative goal celebrations
    'I didn't particularly like the performance'
    Liverpool star on target but Senegal left frustrated
    Could games like England-Panama become the norm at the 2026 World Cup?
    'The relationship with the coach is completely normal'
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