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IN BRIEF (Page 23)

Mixed emotions gripping Brazil

It's a tale of the two World Cups - one on a field and one playing out on this country's streets.

Was it a goal? Debate should end at Cup

Was it a goal, or wasn't it?

Blatter kicks out at FIFA 'destructors'

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has hit out at critics who he says want to destroy soccer's governing body.

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Taxi! Mexico cabs it to practice after bus dies

Brazil, Qatar continue to cause FIFA problems

Days before the World Cup kicks off in Brazil, the equally troubled 2022 tournament in Qatar continues to cause FIFA problems.

Ricciardo stepping out from Vettel's shadow

Australian Daniel Ricciardo stepped out from the shadow of his Red Bull teammate, quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel, and onto the top of the podium at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, making a sensational debut as Formula One's newest winner.

Fred promises no more goalscoring promises

Brazilian striker Fred has learned from his mistakes at last year's Confederations Cup and vowed not to talk up his chances of scoring in the World Cup.

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King Nadal getting ready for another roller-coaster ride

Rafael Nadal is bracing himself for another Wimbledon letdown as he prepares to rekindle his love-hate relationship with the All England Club.

Djokovic fails again at mission impossible

Beating Rafa Nadal at Roland Garros is not impossible but it requires sustaining a furious pace over five sets which, as Novak Djokovic experienced in Sunday's French Open final, is easier said than done.