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Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup legacy ends in defeat as Spain advances, sparking analysis of his final chapter and Spain’s rise
The Group J World Cup clash between Algeria and Austria is drawing international scrutiny over fears of a potential match-fixing scenario.
Sesame Street’s Elmo picks Team USA for World Cup, sparking GOP backlash over ‘hypocrisy’