• From Gre-No-Li to Granqvist: 10 things to know about Sweden
    by Arlo Moore-Bloom on Jun 30, 7:08 PM
    After missing the last two World Cups, Sweden heads into the round of 16 with hopes of recalling its glory years.
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  • World Cup is changing because of VAR -- which Collina gives an excellent review
    by Ridge Mahoney on Jun 30, 4:52 AM
    During the first round, VAR resulted in more penalty kicks and enough changed decisions to dramatically affect the competition.
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  • How confederations fared: European teams dominate, but not against South America
    by Ridge Mahoney on Jun 29, 4:52 AM
    European and South American nations dominate foes from other parts of the world and cancel each other out when they go head-to-head.
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  • From Simonsen to the Schmeichels: 10 things to know about Denmark
    by Arlo Moore-Bloom on Jun 29, 2:17 AM
    Denmark eked its way into the second round in its latest attempt to match some of its pretty impressive glory days.
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  • Germany humbled -- a reminder that no one has the perfect formula
    by Mike Woitalla on Jun 28, 5:53 AM
    "Like a drunk boxer swinging wildly in the dark" is how one German journalist described the defending champion at the 2018 World Cup.
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  • Amazing Uruguay: 10 things to know about La Celeste
    by Mike Woitalla on Jun 27, 5:44 PM
    With a population smaller than Los Angeles, Uruguay is per capita by far the most successful soccer nation.
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  • 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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