FIFA World Cup: Chilavert says Paraguay will face 'a squad from Africa' when playing France

PHILADELPHIA, July 3 (Reuters) - Former Paraguayan goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert said Paraguay would face a "squad from Africa" when they take on France in the World Cup round of 16 in Philadelphia on Saturday.

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FIFA World Cup: England unconcerned by altitude, atmosphere ahead of Mexico tie

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 2 (Reuters) - England are not shying away from the formidable task awaiting them at the Azteca Stadium, saying they welcome the challenges posed by altitude, a hostile atmosphere and the high stakes of a World Cup last-16 showdown against hosts Mexico.

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FIFA World Cup players facing growing pattern of racist abuse, FIFPRO warns

MIAMI, July 4 (Reuters) - Players at the World Cup are enduring a "growing pattern of abuse" that includes racist and discriminatory attacks both online and in person, global players' union FIFPRO said on Saturday as they demanded urgent action.

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Champions Argentina need extra-time own goal to get past Cape Verde into last 16

Reigning champions Argentina were pushed to the brink by a Cape Verde side with incredible levels of resilience and needed an extra-time own goal to clinch a dramatic 3-2 victory on Friday and a place in the last 16 at the World Cup.

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Proud Cape Verde coach Bubista bids bittersweet farewell to World Cup

Cape Verde coach Bubista felt huge pride in his team after they took three-times world champions Argentina to the wire before losing a thrilling last-32 clash at the World Cup on Friday.

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Norway shirts in short supply at home ahead of World Cup clash with Brazil

Sitting beside FIFA President Gianni Infantino as her side beat Ivory Coast at the World Cup on Tuesday, Norway football federation president Lise Klaveness was wearing the hottest fashion item of the summer back home -- the team's red shirt.