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France’s Adrien Rabiot: ‘We all have a role. You have to be humble with that’
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France’s Adrien Rabiot: ‘We all have a role. You have to be humble with that’

The midfielder on providing the balance to allow attacking stars to shine and wanting a fitting World Cup sign-off for Deschamps France will look a little different this summer. “Naturally, it seems a bit more attacking than usual,” Adrien Rabiot says. “I think it is good because we have the players for it.” Lucas Hernández adds that France have “the best attack in the world” and Rayan Cherki…

Virgil van Dijk ‘a better striker than Wout Weghorst’ as Liverpool hero tipped for surprise World Cup role
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Virgil van Dijk ‘a better striker than Wout Weghorst’ as Liverpool hero tipped for surprise World Cup role

Virgil van Dijk is a much better extra striker than Wout Weghorst – he’ll be the Netherlands’ secret weapon to avoid World Cup defeats. That is the opinion of Dutch football expert Marcel van der Kraan, who revealed the Liverpool star has been ‘absolutely instrumental.’ Van Dijk’s nine goals for club and country this season are the same amount Weghorst managed AFP The Reds captain is hoping to…

Electric Ben Gannon-Doak heralds return to Scotland’s tradition of tricky wingers | Paul MacInnes
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Electric Ben Gannon-Doak heralds return to Scotland’s tradition of tricky wingers | Paul MacInnes

There was nothing too complicated about the Bournemouth man’s performance but he took the fight to Haiti in a historic World Cup win The game was about 15 minutes in and a familiar script appeared to be taking shape. After an initial flurry, Scotland were under the pump, struggling to deal with the intensity and physicality of a determined Haiti team. Passes were going astray and tackles were…

DR Congo bring style and pride to the World Cup after wholesome welcome
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DR Congo bring style and pride to the World Cup after wholesome welcome

Brutally tough return to tournament awaits, but the stature of opposition feels less important than the fact of being here at all It was an arrival worth more than half a century of waiting. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) players strolled into the arrivals hall of George Bush airport on Thursday kitted out in tuxedo suits and leopard-print sashes, channelling La Sape vogue for snappy…

Injury deprived me of chance to play so I am going to the World Cup to support Brazil | Rodrygo
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Injury deprived me of chance to play so I am going to the World Cup to support Brazil | Rodrygo

Watching the squad presentation knowing I wasn’t in it was tough, but I have high hopes with Carlo Ancelotti in charge I am travelling to the United States this week to watch some of the Seleção’s games at the World Cup. I’ll be continuing my daily treatment to recover from the knee injury I suffered in March and, during this routine, I’ll try to experience the competition in a different way.…