FAI motion to progress with Israel games passed at EGM
The FAI’s motion to progress with the Uefa Nations League matches against Israel was passed at an EGM by 75 votes to 32 – equating to 68 per cent.
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Egypt depart World Cup with bitter taste despite breaking new ground
ATLANTA, July 8 : Egypt departed the World Cup feeling hard done by but also paid the price for inviting Lionel Messi to lead an irresistible late charge against them as Argentina fought back to win a thrilling last-16 clash on Tuesday.
Colts to add kicker Adam Vinatieri to team's Ring of Honor - ESPN
INDIANAPOLIS — Adam Vinatieri became perhaps the greatest kicker in NFL history by making some of the biggest kicks the game has ever seen.
Where would Argentina be if not for Messi? On a flight home from this World Cup - ESPN
ATLANTA — Where would Argentina be without Lionel Messi? On a flight back to Buenos Aires probably, with the FIFA World Cup trophy heading in a different direction to FIFA's New York headquarters at Trump Tower, waiting to be handed to a new owner on July 19.
Most important player for every World Cup quarterfinal team - ESPN
Since the World Cup expanded to 32 teams in 1998, there have been 28 quarterfinal matches. Of those 28 games, 14 were decided by one goal and just five saw someone win by two goals or more.
Norway's Solbakken faces wing conundrum ahead of England World Cup clash
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After Vancouver's World Cup moment, focus turns to Whitecaps' future
VANCOUVER, July 8 : After Vancouver's final World Cup match at a packed BC Place on Tuesday capped weeks of sold-out crowds and city-wide soccer fever, attention is turning to whether the showpiece tournament can help secure the long-term future of the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Leeds sign Wilson from Fulham on four-year deal
July 8 : Leeds United have signed winger Harry Wilson on a four-year contract after the expiry of his contract with Fulham, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.