3 talking points from Zii Jia's honest admission

For perhaps the first time in his career, Lee Zii Jia has opened up about the struggles he faces as a national athlete and highly sought after figure.

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Messi set for long-awaited first England clash in World Cup semi-final

Lionel Messi has spent over two decades carving a path through international soccer, facing every World Cup-winning nation from Brazil to France, but one notable opponent has always been missing from the list: England.

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Dallas pitch ready for last hurrah after nine matches and years of research

When France take on Spain with a place in the World Cup final at stake, the encounter is guaranteed to mark the end for one key participant in Tuesday's match: the Dallas Stadium pitch.

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France put past behind them as history beckons against Spain

France are one victory from extending one of the most extraordinary eras of World Cup dominance, with a third successive final and a fifth appearance in the showpiece match in eight tournaments within reach when they face Spain on Tuesday.

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Senegal fire coach Thiaw after disappointing World Cup

Senegal fired coach Pape Bouna Thiaw on Saturday, saying their results at the World Cup necessitated a change at the helm of the team.

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Norway coach convinced ball hit cable before England goal in quarter-final

Norway coach Stale Solbakken said he was convinced that the ball hit a camera cable above the pitch just before Jude Bellingham scored England's equaliser in the first half of their World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.