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Russian espionage network in Spain
2018-06-22, Community news
Massive expulsion of more than 150 Russian diplomats-intelligence agents by the European and Western states following poisoning of ex-colonel of the MainIntelligence...
FIFA World Cup 2018: Jorge Sampaoli asks for 'forgiveness' after Argentina defeat
Jorge Sampaoli
2018-06-22, Deccan Chronicle
Nizhniy Novgorod: Jorge Sampaoli begged for forgiveness from Argentina's fans on Thursday after a 3-0 drubbing by Croatia left Lionel Messi's World Cup dreams...
Willy Caballero howler and Luka Modric stunner puts Lionel Messi and Argentina on brink of World Cup exit
Luka Modric shoots the ball to score his side's second goal during the group D match between Argentina and Croatia
2018-06-21, Metro UK
Lionel Messi was helpless to prevent Croatia from beating Argentina (Picture: AP) Lionel Messi’s reaction said it all. As soon as Ante Rebic thumped in Croatia’s opener,...
Today at the World Cup: Ronaldo v Benatia, and Suarez must make a statement
Uruguay's Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring against Brazil during a 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match at the Pernambuco Arena, in Recife, Brazil, Friday, March 25, 2016.
2018-06-20, Independent online (SA)
It was finally ‘the time for Africa’ on Tuesday when Senegal got the better of Poland to register a maiden victory for the continent at this World Cup. It was a great...
Ronaldo poses monumental challenge to Morocco
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his side's opening goal during the group B match between Portugal and Spain at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Russia, Friday, June 15, 2018.
2018-06-20, Middle East Online
Rostov-on-Don, Russia - Cristiano Ronaldo will hone in on Morocco on Wednesday after his stunning hat-trick in Portugal's World Cup opener, while 2010 winners Spain play...
Russia vs Egypt: Mohamed Salah unable to save Pharoahs from heavy defeat on his much-anticipated ...
Egypt's Tarek Hamed, left, and Russia's Alexander Golovin compete for the ball during the group A match between Russia and Egypt at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
2018-06-19, The Independent
Mohamed Salah’s long-awaited return from injury was always likely to fall short of sky-high expectations, and the visibly rusty Liverpool superstar was unable to save...
Colombia vs Japan: VAR not needed as referee does his job, James Rodriguez gamble fails, ...
Japan's Yuya Osako, center, scores his side second goal during the group H match between Colombia and Japan at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Mordavia Arena in Saransk, Russia, Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
2018-06-19, The Independent
Japan caused another major upset at the 2018 World Cup as they made the most of their early numerical advantage to beat Colombia 2-1, blowing Group H wide open and...
Leaked Diego Simeone whatapp audio message rubs salt into Lionel Messi's World Cup wounds2018-06-22
Irish Independent: Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said Argentina look lost and have no leadership after the 3-0 loss to Croatia which left them on the verge of a disastrous early exit from the World Cup, in an audio message leaked to Spanish and Argentine radio stations....
BC-Sports Briefs2018-06-22
Finger Lakes Times: BC-Sports Briefs,865 Thursday's Sports In Brief By The Associated PressPRO BASKETBALL NEW YORK (AP) — The Phoenix Suns stayed close to home for their first No. 1 pick. The Dallas Mavericks looked all the way to Slovenia for the player they hope can be their...
Chaos and unanswered calls as parents try to find separated children2018-06-22
WPTV: Not long after PresidentDonald Trump signed an executive order to stop separating children from parents illegally crossing the border, cautious relief has turned into widespread confusion. Distraught parents are searching for their children separated from...
Dejan Lovren tips Croatia to outdo country’s 1998 World Cup semi-finalists2018-06-22
The Guardian: • ‘We have better players than 20 years ago,’ says Lovren...
FIFA 2018 Replay: Luka Modric’s Stunner Against Argentina2018-06-22
Yahoo Daily News: With Croatia’s gob-smacking performance against Argentina by closing the game in a 3-0 victory, Luca Modric made his benchmark against the South Americans with his impeccable shot, which curved on its...
Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa hospitalized after fall at home2018-06-22
Inquirer: MADRID (AP) --- Nobel laureateMario Vargas Llosa is under observation at a Madrid hospital after...
Simeone says Argentina look lost, questions Messi in leaked audio2018-06-22
The Star: NIZHNY NOVGOROD (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said Argentina look lost and have no leadership after the 3-0 loss to Croatia which left them on the verge of a disastrous early exit from the World Cup, in an audio message leaked to Spanish and...
World Cup 2018: Diego Simeone suggests Cristiano Ronaldo is better at lifting a poorer side ...2018-06-22
The Independent: Diego Simeone rubbed salt in the wounds after Lionel Messi’s no-show against Croatia, suggesting that Cristiano Ronaldo is more capable of lifting up a “normal team” than the Barcelona star. Simeone’s comments, made in a WhatsApp audio message to his...
Scoreboard for June 22, 20182018-06-22
Aberdeen News: TODAY EXPEDITION LEAGUE BASEBALL Hub City Hotshots vs. Souris Valley Sabre Dogs, Fossum Field, 6:35 p.m. AUTO RACING Late ModelChallengeSeries, Brown CountySpeedway, 7 p.m. SWIMMING AberdeenSwim Club at Mitchell Corn Palace Invitational, day one of three,...
Salah, Messi, Neymar – footballing superstars and their stories of failed expectations in World Cup 20182018-06-22
DNA India: With nagging injuries, heavy marking from opponents and some simply uninspired play, the top stars of the 2018 World Cup have struggled to deliver on the impossible expectations they carried into the tournament, with one prominent Portuguese exception. Aside...
Victims of an old failing, Peru and their fans will be missed2018-06-22
This is Money: By BrianHomewood MOSCOW, June 22 (Reuters) - Peru's entertaining team and their colourful army of joyous fans will be sorely missed at the World Cup after the South Americans fell victim to their old failing in front of goal. Despite having 52 percent of...
World Cup 2018: Gerard Pique and Isco receive PETA award after rescuing bird in Spain’s ...2018-06-22
The Sun: GERARD PIQUE and Isco have been honoured with awards after they rescued a bird from the pitch during their World Cup clash with Iran. Play was halted when the Spain stars spotted the terrified fledgling on the playing surface at the KazanArena. AFP Spain...
No. 1 Sun: Phoenix takes Ayton; Trae Young, Doncic swapped2018-06-22
The Paducah Sun: NEW YORK — The Phoenix Suns stayed close to home for their first No. 1 pick. The Dallas Mavericks looked all the way to Slovenia for the player they hope can be their next European superstar. Shortly after the Suns took Deandre Ayton to start the NBA draft...
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd want Jordi Alba2018-06-22
Yahoo Daily News: Manchester United are interested in signing Barcelona full-back Jordi Alba, per Don Balon . Jose Mourinho wants to reinforce United's backline, and has identified the Spanish left-back as a priority target. Tottenham are also interested in signing Alba, who is...