What's behind the Argentina World Cup team's can-do attitude?
Argentine football players know how to suffer, experts and fans believe, as the South American nation sets its sights on a second consecutive World Cup title.
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Germany defender Gosens signs with Schalke
Germany defender Robin Gosens signed with Schalke on Friday, joining from Fiorentina on a season-long loan which will become permanent if the freshly promoted club stay up this season.
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Pogacar urges rivals to fight for victory
All-conquering Tour de France leader Tadej Pogacar on Friday urged his rivals not to give up and to fight for the overall victory.
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Nigerian court dismisses suit challenging Shell's divestment
A Nigerian court Friday dismissed a lawsuit by a traditional monarch in the oil-rich delta region seeking to halt Shell's plan to offload its onshore assets over accusations of decades of environmental pollution.
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'Great innings has come to an end' -- cricket legend Sobers dies
Garry Sobers, arguably the greatest all rounder of all time, has died aged 89 West Indies Cricket announced on Friday.
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Ex-president Sall arrives back in Senegal for meeting with successor
Senegal's ex-president Macky Sall, who is campaigning to become the next UN secretary-general, arrived in Dakar Friday for a brief meeting with his successor, a visit criticised by the former leader's detractors.
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No tears as Deschamps prepares for final France match
Didier Deschamps said Friday that no tears will be shed as he prepares to take charge of his final France match in the World Cup third-place play-off against England.
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Brazil toughens rules on gambling ads as bets explode
Brazil on Friday made it mandatory for gambling advertisements to carry warnings about addiction and money loss, tightening regulations on a sector that has exploded in recent years, dragging many into debt.
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Antonelli fastest for Mercedes in second practice in Belgium
World championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped the times for Mercedes ahead of defending champion Lando Norris of McLaren in Friday's second free practice ahead of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.
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Swiss rider Schmid cramps up but wins Tour de France stage 13
Swiss rider Mauro Schmid said that he had to overcome cramps before he beat Colombian Harold Tejada in a two-man sprint finish to win the 13th and longest stage of the Tour de France on Friday.
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