ANNE M. PETERSON

July 5, 2018 at 5:31 am

Southgate picked England’s path but now praises Sweden

SAMARA, Russia (AP) — Having intentionally steered England into what's widely considered the weaker half of the World Cup's knockout bracket, coach Gareth Southgate is...

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July 2, 2018 at 1:11 pm

Mexico fails again to get to World Cup ‘quinto partido’ VIEW

SAMARA, Russia (AP) — The "quinto partido" curse goes on. Mexico fell 2-0 to Brazil on Monday, marking the seventh straight time that El Tri...

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July 1, 2018 at 11:40 am

After the success of his PSG teammates, Neymar faces Mexico

SAMARA, Russia (AP) — Brazil captain Thiago Silva is hoping Neymar plays as well as some of his Paris Saint-Germain teammates have done in the...

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June 30, 2018 at 5:32 am

Underdog Mexico hopes for “quinto partido” but face Brazil

SAMARA, Russia (AP) — The elusive "quinto partido" is fueling Mexico ahead of its daunting knockout round opener against Brazil. The phrase, which means fifth...

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June 27, 2018 at 6:48 am

Colombia’s Aguilar ruled out against Senegal due to injury

SAMARA, Russia (AP) — Midfielder Abel Aguilar won't play for Colombia on Thursday against Senegal because of a left adductor injury. Aguilar was injured in...

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June 24, 2018 at 7:34 am

Uruguay defender Gimenez ruled out of final group match

SAMARA, Russia (AP) — Uruguay defender Jose Maria Gimenez has been ruled out of the team's final World Cup group match because of a right...

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June 19, 2018 at 2:28 am

Aussies undeterred by opening loss at the World Cup

Australia is confident against Denmark despite opening the World Cup with a loss to France

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June 17, 2018 at 11:35 am

Serbia captain dedicates World Cup goal to ailing official

Serbia captain dedicates game-winning goal in World Cup against Costa Rica to ailing federation sporting director

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June 16, 2018 at 7:08 am

Ivanovic poised to set record for Serbia at World Cup

Serbia's World Cup opener against Costa Rica will have added significance for Branislav Ivanovic

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May 31, 2018 at 11:05 am

Don Garber finally getting Soccer Hall of Fame induction VIEW

Don Garber is finally becoming a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Major League Soccer's commissioner was originally elected in 2016 but put...

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