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World Cup by the numbers: 104 matches, 48 teams and 3 countries make this the largest ever

3+ hour, 39+ min ago  (107+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. This year's edition of the World Cup will be the biggest ever…...

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P'rez re-elected Real Madrid president to pave way for Mourinho's return

4+ hour, 44+ min ago  (16+ words) Florentino P'rez has earned four more years as Real Madrid's president after winning club elections...

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Brazil right back Wesley is out of the World Cup with a thigh injury, and "derson is replacing him

9+ hour, 21+ min ago  (107+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. MORRISTOWN, N. J. " Brazil has made an injury replacement to its World Cup roster…...

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Denmark says soccer star Christian Eriksen 'conscious' after collapsing on field again in match

9+ hour, 30+ min ago  (24+ words) Christian Eriksen is conscious after collapsing on the field again while playing for Denmark's national team according to the country's soccer federation...

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Cape Verde dreams of World Cup soccer glory, fears U. S. immigration dragnet

13+ hour ago  (100+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Migration is woven into the story of the small African nation of…...

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Iran's soccer team arrives in Mexico for training ahead of the World Cup

13+ hour, 48+ min ago  (101+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. TIJUANA, M'xico " Iran's soccer team arrived in Mexico on Sunday morning for…...

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Teenager Lamine Yamal carries the responsibility of leading Spain at the World Cup

14+ hour, 56+ min ago  (28+ words) Lamine Yamal is an 18-year-old who will be carrying the responsibility of a seasoned veteran when Spain enters the World Cup seeking its second world title...

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From luring stars to hosting the World Cup, Saudi Arabia has spent billions to disrupt soccer

18+ hour, 56+ min ago  (89+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup…...

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Messi sits out Argentina's friendly against Honduras while managing muscle fatigue, hamstring strain

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (86+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Lionel Messi sat out Argentina's friendly match against Honduras as he manages…...

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Germany wins final World Cup tuneup without injured midfielder Lennart Karl

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (89+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. CHICAGO " Germany has some injury concerns going into the World Cup. It…...