Teenager Diomande starts for Ivory Coast against Ecuador
PHILADELPHIA, June 14 : Ivory Coast have selected teenage forward Yan Diomande to start up front alongside the experienced Nicolas Pepe for Sunday's World Cup Group E clash against Ecuador.
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Nagelsmann wants to keep German train on the move after big win
HOUSTON, June 14 : Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann will not let his players rest on their laurels following their thumping 7-1 World Cup Group E victory over Curacao on Sunday as he knows tougher assignments lie ahead if they are to go deep into the tournament.
Austria end long World Cup exile against debutants Jordan
SANTA CLARA, California, June 14 : A resurgent Austria buoyed by European success will end a 28-year exile from the World Cup in California on Tuesday against a Jordan team making its first step on the global stage.
Curacao can still enjoy beautiful World Cup, says Advocaat
HOUSTON, June 14 : The Curacao players have no reason to be downcast following a 7-1 mauling by Germany in the tiny nation's World Cup debut on Sunday and still have an opportunity to enjoy a successful tournament, coach Dick Advocaat said.
Germany's World Cup universe back in order with demolition of Curacao
HOUSTON, Texas, June 14 : Germany enjoyed a successful World Cup liftoff in Houston on Sunday with players and fans breathing a collective sigh of relief following their Group E 7-1 demolition of newcomers Curacao.
Germany brush aside Curacao in World Cup opener
Kai Havertz scored a brace as Germany opened their World Cup campaign with a dominant 7-1 victory over debutants Curacao in Houston.
Argentina begin World Cup defence against confident Algeria
June 14 : Argentina start their bid for back-to-back World Cups on Tuesday with a side full of familiar faces from Qatar 2022, facing an Algerian team buoyed by warm-up wins and featuring a 20-year-old rising star nicknamed after Diego Maradona.
Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton 'never gave up hope' of making Ferrari dream come true - ESPN
Lewis Hamilton has said he «never gave up hope» of achieving a victory with Ferrari after securing his first win with the Italian team at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on Sunday.