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FIFA World Cup 2018 headlines with summaries.
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Sleepless nights and early alarms - it's time for the World Cup
14 Jun 2018First person - Every four years the FIFA World Cup rolls around, and I start a new, month-long love affair with my alarm clock, writes Emile Donovan. Video
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FIFA World Cup: Germany again the team to beat
14 Jun 2018Football fans around the globe are filled with excitement and hope as they consider their nation's chances for the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off in Russia on Friday morning.
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World Cup assistant referees told to keep flag down if unsure of offside
13 Jun 2018World Cup assistant referees have been told to keep their flag down for tight offside calls to enable VAR to make the correct decision.
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Williams set to rock World Cup
12 Jun 2018The decision to book Robbie Williams to perform at the opening ceremony of the World Cup has raised eyebrows, with a song called 'Party Like A Russian' among the former Take That star's back…
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