KAZAN, Russia - Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi saw their World Cup dreams snuffed out on Saturday as French teenager Kylian Mbappe flew the flag for a new generation in Russia.
Cristiano Ronaldo saw his World Cup dreams slip away once again on Saturday but gave no hint as to whether he plans to continue playing for Portugal.
Four France goals ended Lionel Messi's fourth World Cup in Kazan on Saturday and may have brought down the curtain on an international career seemingly destined to end in disappointment.
At the end of May in Paris, the sun was fierce and dazzling. A "bamboo scaffold" stood in front of the Saint-Germain-des-Pres Cathedral, causing passers-by to stop and take a look. The Place Furstenberg (also known as "Valentine's Square"), which is a few steps away, is also different from usual. A street lamp was surrounded by a semi-translucent tile wall.
TAIPEI - As music plays on stage, Khalil Fong closes his eyes, his fingers quickly moving in the air, as if playing an invisible piano.
KAZAN, Russia - Everyone was waiting for Germany to score another late World Cup-saving goal.
On Wednesday, Germany failed to qualify from the group stage at a World Cup finals for the first time since 1938.
Mexican fans plunged into anguish on Wednesday by their team's drubbing by Sweden were left cheering for South Korea (aka the ROK), exploding into celebration when the Asian side defeated Germany 2-0, sending Mexico into the World Cup knockout stage.
Retired CBA player Lyu Xiaoming finally got the fame he never had during his career - and drew the ire of Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson.
As China prepares to host the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, the sport's governing body is confident the tournament will leave a lasting legacy here.
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