• Japan rediscovers its personality and its 'football'
    by Ridge Mahoney on Jun 27, 6:12 AM
    Japan needs only a tie in its last group game against Poland to advance to the round of 16 after two excellent results.
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  • Argentine coach Jose Pekerman on verge of becoming a Colombian legend
    by Arlo Moore-Bloom on Jun 26, 3:31 AM
    A win by Los Cafeteros on Thursday over Senegal would make Jose Pekerman Colombia's most successful coach in history.
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  • Argentina's Messi problem: Myth and Reality
    by Mike Woitalla on Jun 25, 5:56 AM
    Criticism of Lionel Messi has become harsh, but how much of it is warranted, and what's off base?
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  • Coach who started out in the USA aims to take Mexico to new heights
    by Mike Woitalla on Jun 24, 5:20 AM
    Mexico's excellent start to Russia 2018 under Coach Juan Carlos Osorio is arguably El Tri's best ever at a World Cup.
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  • Croatia evokes memories of 1998 semifinal squad
    by Ridge Mahoney on Jun 23, 5:36 AM
    A 3-0 thumping of Argentina has moved Croatia into the round of 16 with one group match still to play.
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  • Maradona backs Messi, slams Sampaoli after slow Argentina start
    by Ridge Mahoney on Jun 21, 5:25 AM
    Diego Maradona has thrown a lifeline to Lionel Messi, whose missed penalty kick typifed a sluggish Argentine display in a 1-1 tie with Iceland.
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  • Spain-raised Denis Cheryshev has Russia flying high
    by Mike Woitalla on Jun 21, 3:25 AM
    Denis Cheryshev has already scored more goals at the World Cup than he did for his club in the 2017-18 season.
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  • Coach Tite revived Brazil -- now comes the biggest challenge
    by Arlo Moore-Bloom on Jun 19, 10:47 PM
    Like many Brazilian boys his age, Brazil coach Tite first experienced the thrills of international soccer through the radio during the 1970 World Cup.
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  • Large Panama contingent heads MLS representation
    by Ridge Mahoney on Jun 19, 4:44 AM
    Eleven MLS players saw action for their national teams as group play kicked off in the 2018 World Cup.
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  • Germany needs another reboot after woeful performance from Rio heroes
    by Mike Woitalla on Jun 17, 7:52 PM
    Apparently, German high-tech was no match for the old-fashioned notepad that Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio carries around and is constantly scribbling in.
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  • Group G Preview: England and Belgium are clearly a class above
    by Ridge Mahoney on Jun 17, 5:42 AM
    Unlike many wide-open groups, the quartet headed by Belgium and England should not spring any surprises.
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  • Group H Preview: Colombia has the edge among balanced quartet
    by Arlo Moore-Bloom on Jun 16, 4:23 PM
    Colombia has the over edge over Poland, Senegal and Japan in one of the most balanced groups at this World Cup.
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  • Questions raised about France after disappointing showing
    by Paul Kennedy on Jun 16, 3:20 PM
    All the things about France that make it attractive are also its weaknesses, and tbey were certainly on display on Saturday in Kazan.
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  • Group F Preview: Germany has chance to find its groove
    by Mike Woitalla on Jun 15, 7:33 PM
    The draw was kind to Germany, which aims to become the first back-to-back world champion since Brazil in 1962.
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  • Group E Preview: Ticos boast experience but Brazil is clear favorite
    by Arlo Moore-Bloom on Jun 15, 1:05 PM
    Brazil looks like a shoo-in to top Group E, which promises a tight battle for second place between Costa Rica, Switzerland and Serbia.
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