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• Why has Lionel Messi failed to shine in Russia like Cristiano Ronaldo? Verdict panel have their say

  21-06-2018 23:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JAMIE REDKNAPP, MARTIN KEOWN, CHRIS SUTTON and IAN LADYMAN: Sportsmail's panel give their verdict on why Lionel Messi has failed to shine in Russia like Cristiano Ronaldo.
  
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• Dan Evans' route to SW19 blocked by Wimbledon fans' favourite Marcus Willis who he plays on Friday

  21-06-2018 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  KIERAN GILL AT WIMBLEDON PRE-QUALIFYING: The road to Wimbledon started with a win for Dan Evans on Thursday, setting up an intriguing encounter with Marcus Willis on Friday.
  
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• Jon Flanagan grateful for a fresh start as full back joins Rangers

  21-06-2018 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The former Liverpool full-back became Steven Gerrard's seventh summer signing by agreeing a two-year deal and joining the club's pre-season training camp in Spain following a series of injuries.
  
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• Danny Cipriani says he must keep his England place after ousting George Ford 

  21-06-2018 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS FOY IN CAPE TOWN: When the moment finally came after a decade of waiting, Danny Cipriani insisted he had never given up hope of wearing No 10 for England again.
  
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• Danilo ruled out of Brazil vs Costa Rica with thigh problem

  21-06-2018 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Danilo, who was promoted to a starting role after Dani Alves pulled out of the squad with an injury in May, tweaked his right thigh during training, Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said.
  
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• England have best chance of winning World Cup since Italia 90

  21-06-2018 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JEFF POWELL: England have their best chance of winning the World Cup since Italia 90. That is as close as it's got since 1966 and now there are similar trends encouraging optimism at Russia 2018.
  
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• Transformed Jordan Henderson is the heart of England at this World Cup

  21-06-2018 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Jordan Henderson is not England's captain, but he is no less a leader and no less important in Gareth Southgate's system than Harry Kane.
  
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• Sir Michael Stoute hopes Veracious can get season going in feature Coronation Stakes

  21-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sir Michael Stoute is hoping talented Veracious can finally get her season moving when she races for the first time this summer in the feature Coronation Stakes.
  
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• Ryan Moore targets more Royal Ascot winners after passing half-century on Hunting Horn

  21-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAURA LAMBERT AT ROYAL ASCOT: Ryan Moore is targeting more success at Royal Ascot after passing his half-century of winners on Hunting Horn and Magic Wand on Thursday.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Royal Ascot Tips: All the best bets for day four of racing

  21-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow provides his tips ahead of the fourth day of action at Royal Ascot.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Friday, June 22

  21-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Friday's meetings at Redcar, Newmarket, Market Rasen and Ayr.
  
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• Neymar will look to silence his critics against Costa Rica while Iceland should see off Nigeria

  21-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS SUTTON - THE BOOT ROOM: Sportsmail's verdict ahead of an another action-packed day of World Cup football in Russia as Brazil take on Costa Rica in St Petersburg.
  
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• Michael O'Neill's Panama lowdown: They're like Wimbledon in the 1980s

  21-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Athleticism, defensive shape, midfield experience but a lack of goal threat, which was reinforced in the Belgium game. Panama may not have the ability to beat England, but they can frustrate them.
  
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• John Stones aims to beat physical Panama with brain over brawn

  21-06-2018 23:30
  John Stones aims to beat physical Panama with brain over brawn
  
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• Gareth Southgate tells England squad to stand up to the Panama bullies

  21-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Southgate told his players to expect heavy-handed treatment from their Group G opponents, who were shown five yellow cards during their bad-tempered 3-0 defeat by Belgium in their opening game.
  
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• Coin toss to decide venue of potential England-Scotland clash at Euro 2020

  21-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE- SPORTS AGENDA: If England qualify for the European Championship finals they will play two group games at Wembley and one at Hampden Park in Glasgow.
  
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• World Cup: Lionel Messi carrying Argentina's weight of expectation

  21-06-2018 23:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Argentina captain Lionel Messi carries the burden of 44 million people - and it seemed to show against Croatia in Thursday's World Cup match.
  
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• 'I just feel so sorry for Messi' - Zabaleta predicts Argentina retirement for Barcelona star

  21-06-2018 23:07
  The Albiceleste captain endured a miserable outing against Croatia and is set to decide his international future after the World Cup
  
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• Croatia show why they should be talked about as World Cup 2018 contenders

  21-06-2018 22:44
  It was a bold statement that begged a double take, delivered with a knowing smile. “Argentina is our easiest game,” Croatia coach Zlatko Dalić remarked earlier this week.
  
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• Alan Shearer believes Rebic should have seen red before he gave Croatia the lead against Argentina

  21-06-2018 22:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Croatia's Ante Rebic was lucky to be on the pitch, according to Alan Shearer, after the winger stamped onEduardo Salvio's ankle on Friday evening. Rebic only received a yellow despite a VAR review.
  
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• Argentina 0-3 Croatia: Lionel Messi and Co on the brink of elimination

  21-06-2018 22:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN HERBERT AT NIZHNY NOVGOROD STADIUM: When the brutal indignity of it all had ended, Lionel Messi was the first off the pitch. He walked with his head down.
  
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• Lionel Messi's World Cup dream turns into a nightmare

  21-06-2018 22:40
  In the end, that image of Lionel Messi furrowing his brow and rubbing his forehead intently during the national anthem may prove to be the defining one of Argentina’s great World Cup collapse.
  
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• 'Fortunate' Federer closes in on Halle title

  21-06-2018 22:39
  Roger Federer is one of just two seeds left in the Gerry Weber Open at the quarter-final stage, having scraped through on Thursday.
  
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• With Lionel Messi isolated, Luka Modric bossed the battle of the 10s

  21-06-2018 22:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  When team-mate Ivan Rakitic sealed a 3-0 win for Croatia in stoppage time, Messi simply looked resigned, as if he always knew that carrying the weight of expectation for a nation would be too much.
  
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• Things you missed from World Cup day eight: Modric mimics Man Utd goal

  21-06-2018 22:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail has had its eye on events on and off the pitch in both matches and now brings you the best of the things you missed from day eight of the World Cup 2018.
  
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• Jason Roy hits second century of series as England thrash Australia

  21-06-2018 22:20
  England are 4-0 up in the Royal London series and completing a first ever whitewash over Australia at Old Trafford on Sunday should be a formality given the gulf in class between the two sides.
  
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• Ex-Everton defender Ramiro Funes Mori joins Villarreal on a four-year deal

  21-06-2018 22:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 27-year-old defender has completed a move to La Liga side Villarreal for an undisclosed fee, having made 67 appearances for the Toffees across three seasons during a spell marred by injury.
  
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• England close in on whitewash against Australia as Jason Roy scores 101

  21-06-2018 22:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN AT THE RIVERSIDE: Four down one to go. England, with Jason Roy sublime with bat and in the field, simply brushed Australia aside in Durham to take a massive step forward.
  
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• Kawhi Leonard trade: Lakers make first official contact with Spurs over huge move - report

  21-06-2018 22:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS have reportedly contacted the San Antonio Spurs regarding a potential trade for Kawhi Leonard.
  
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• World Cup result: Argentina 0-3 Croatia; Lionel Messi blanks as Croatia reach last 16

  21-06-2018 22:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  LIONEL MESSI and Argentina are on the brink of elimination from the 2018 World Cup after being thumped 3-0 by a superb Croatia. See how the action unfolded with Express Sport.
  
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• Argentina on the brink after Caballero’s Croatian catastrophe

  21-06-2018 21:54
  Croatia cruise through as they beat Argentina 3-0
  
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• Julian Nagelsmann to leave Hoffenheim at the end 2018-19 season to become Leipzig manager

  21-06-2018 21:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Julian Nagelsmann will leave his role as manager of Hoffenheim at the end of the coming season, and take over as new boss of Bundesliga rivals RB Leipzig.
  
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• Dele Alli back in England training at World Cup base

  21-06-2018 21:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dele Alli appears to be winning his battle to be fit for England's final group game against Belgium after coming through a fitness test at their World Cup base on Thursday.
  
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• Man Utd news: Cesc Fabregas makes shock Marcus Rashford claim

  21-06-2018 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  MANCHESTER UNITED star Marcus Rashford is not yet good enough to be a regular starter at international level.
  
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• NBA Draft: Celtics considering last minute trade including playoff star

  21-06-2018 21:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  THE BOSTON CELTICS have reportedly discussed the possibility of trying to move up in the 2018 NBA Draft by including Terry Rozier in a package.
  
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• Arsenal transfer news: Lucas Torreira makes significant claim about deal

  21-06-2018 21:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  LUCAS TORREIRA has given a coy response to questions suggesting he had sealed a move to Arsenal.
  
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• Kawhi Leonard trade: Boston Celtics should offer NOTHING for Spurs man – Smith

  21-06-2018 21:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  KAWHI LEONARD is likely to be on the move this summer after reportedly requesting a trade away from the San Antonio Spurs – but his next destination is still the source of great mystery around the NBA.
  
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• Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata washes away World Cup rejection blues with ocean dip

  21-06-2018 21:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Alvaro Morata is doing his best to wash away the pain of World Cup rejection by taking a plunge in the clear blue waters of Sardinia along with his heavily pregnant wife Alice Campello.
  
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• Willy Caballero: Argentina ace makes huge error vs Croatia - ‘what on earth was he doing?’

  21-06-2018 21:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  WILLY CABALLERO made a huge mistake to gift Croatia a goal against Argentina in tonight’s World Cup clash.
  
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• Ante Rebic: Tottenham line up £26m swoop for Croatia star as Eintracht prepare to sell

  21-06-2018 21:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  CROATIA star Ante Rebic is on Tottenham’s radar.
  
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• Horror as 'four carriage horses smash into Ascot clothes shop window'

  21-06-2018 21:14
  Four carriage horses are understood to have crashed into a clothes shop window in Ascot.
  
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• Xherdan Shaqiri and Co look to build on Brazil draw as they ramp up their training in Kaliningrad

  21-06-2018 20:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  All eyes were on Xherdan Shaqiri as Switzerland stepped up their training ahead of their second Group E match against Serbia with Kaliningrad the backdrop for Vladimir Petkovic's side.
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo relaxes as Portugal stars train ahead of Iran clash

  21-06-2018 20:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  There was no such respite for the other Portugal stars, who were back in training on Thursday, just one day after overcoming a spirited Morocco side 1-0.
  
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• Novak Djokovic reveals why Grigor Dimitrov win at Queen’s was so important

  21-06-2018 20:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  NOVAK DJOKOVIC hailed his win over Grigor Dimitrov as “important” as he continues to impress ahead of Wimbledon.
  
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• Matuidi: More to come from France at World Cup

  21-06-2018 20:42
  After a second successive one-goal win at Russia 2018, the Les Bleus midfielder insisted that his team could play better
  
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• Kawhi Leonard trade: Spurs legend SLAMS All–Star ‘Be a leader, take control’

  21-06-2018 20:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  SAN ANTONIO SPURS legend David Robinson claimed Kawhi Leonard can still repair his relationship with the team despite reportedly requesting a trade earlier this week – but the franchise hero called on Leonard to show his leadership.
  
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• Matic and Serbia ready for 'hellish' Switzerland clash

  21-06-2018 20:26
  Nemanja Matic said Serbia are braced for a difficult and physical encounter against Switzerland in Group E action on Friday.
  
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• Patrice Evra warns Kylian Mbappe not to ‘copy Neymar’ after netting his first World Cup goal

  21-06-2018 20:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Patrice Evra has hit out at Kylian Mbappe's 'flashy' performance against Peru and has warned the forward to 'keep it simple' despite scoring the game-winning goal on Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Iceland train at the Volgograd Arena ahead of Nigeria clash

  21-06-2018 19:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The last time Iceland pulled off a huge surprise at a major tournament, they were stung by a big letdown and they will be wary of that when they face Nigeria on Friday.
  
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• France 1-0 Peru: Kylian Mbappe is the hero for Didier Deschamps' side

  21-06-2018 19:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW AT THE EKATERINBURG ARENA: Kylian Mbappe was not yet born when the French conquered the world in 1998 but he created his own piece of history with the opening goal here.
  
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