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(Reuters) – Argentina’s Lionel Messi picks out Brazil, France and England as the biggest threats to his dream of finally adding a World Cup winners’… Read More »Football: Soccer-Messi picks Brazil, France and England as WC favourites

(Reuters) – Brazil’s Barcelona winger Raphinha said the World Cup is a good moment to bring out the feeling of togetherness in the Brazilian people… Read More »Football: Soccer-World Cup a good moment to bring Brazilians together again, says Raphinha

LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester United midfielder and Portugal international Bruno Fernandes was delighted with his side’s 2-1 win over Fulham on Sunday but less so… Read More »Football: Soccer-Man United’s Fernandes voices World Cup concerns after Fulham win

PARIS (Reuters) – Leaders Paris St Germain crushed Auxerre 5-0 with four second-half goals in Ligue 1 on Sunday to go into the mid-season World… Read More »Football: Soccer-PSG beat Auxerre 5-0 in the last match before the World Cup

(Reuters) – Manager Mikel Arteta said he is hoping the World Cup break does not impede Arsenal’s momentum, after the north London club defeated Wolverhampton… Read More »Football: Soccer-Arteta hopes World Cup break will not disrupt Arsenal’s season

(Reuters) – Cristiano Ronaldo retains the support of his Portugal teammates despite his recent problems, midfielder Bernardo Silva said as the side prepares for their… Read More »Football: Soccer-Portugal can count on Ronaldo in Qatar, Silva says

(Reuters) – Canada came from behind to grab a 2-2 draw with Bahrain in a friendly match in Manama on Friday, giving players a final… Read More »Football: Soccer-Canada drew 2-2 with Bahrain in the last chance to impress

LONDON (Reuters) – Leicester City’s in-form forward James Maddison should start in England’s opening World Cup match against Iran, according to former manager Glenn Hoddle.… Read More »Football: Soccer-Maddison can make a difference for England, says Hoddle