How a free charm bracelet conquered the World Cup
NEW YORK/ATLANTA, July 1 : Karina Guerra did not mind waiting an hour to get her sought-after World Cup souvenir this week in East Rutherford, New Jersey - after all, she didn't pay a dime for it.
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England never accepted defeat against DR Congo, says Tuchel
ATLANTA, July 1 : England came close to making a premature and shock exit from the World Cup at the hands of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday, before Harry Kane rode to the rescue, and manager Thomas Tuchel was proud of how his players refused to accept the defeat staring them in the face.
Gauff backs WTA Finals move to Indian Wells, hopes for lasting home
LONDON, July 1 : Coco Gauff welcomed the relocation of the WTA Finals to Indian Wells in southern California from Saudi Arabia, but the American hoped the season-ending event would find a more permanent home after moving to several venues in the last few years.
Early bedtime for Tuchel, but let the kids stay up says England boss
ATLANTA, July 1 : England manager Thomas Tuchel did not see his next World Cup opponents in action due to an early bedtime routine, but after his side came back to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo to reach the last 16 he appealed to English parents to let the children stay up.
Portugal carry Jota's memory into World Cup clash on anniversary of his death
July 1 : When Portugal walk on to the pitch to face Croatia in the World Cup round of 32 on Thursday in Toronto, the date will still be July 2 in Canada.
4 people die in Mexico City during celebrations after World Cup win
MEXICO CITY: Mexican health authorities said Wednesday that four people died during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City after the national team’s victory over Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup Round of 16. Two women and one man were found unconscious on streets near the iconic Angel of Independence monument, where thousands had gathered Tuesday night to celebrate, Mexico City’s Health Secretariat said on the social platform X. The victims, who authorities said died of asphyxiation, were 48, 44 and 19 years old.
Bayern Munich sign Morocco star Ismael Saibari from PSV for reported $63m
MUNICH: Bayern Munich have signed Morocco’s World Cup standout Ismael Saibari from Dutch champion PSV Eindhoven for a reported fee of $63 million. The 25-year-old Saibari signed a contract through June 2031 and will wear the No. 34 jersey at Bayern, the Bavarian powerhouse announced Wednesday. Saibari chose the number in tribute to his friend Abdelhak Nouri, who collapsed on the field during a friendly match between Ajax and Werder Bremen in July 2017.
Kane rescues England from DR Congo calamity to reach World Cup last 16
ATLANTA, USA: Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16. Aiming to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament, Thomas Tuchel’s men escaped humiliation and one of England’s worst ever World Cup exits thanks to their talismanic captain after Brian Cipenga’s early goal gave Congo an early lead. But the Three Lions will need to improve for the daunting task of facing co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in the last 16 on Sunday. Already England’s all-time top goalscorer in the competition, Kane now has 13 World Cup goals and moves onto five for the tournament to remain in the the star-studded battle for the Golden Boot. “What a crazy game, obviously,” said Kane. “I think you have to stay patient in these games. “Their keeper definitely made some unbelievable saves in that first half.