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Sanchez thanks lucky charm Xavi as Qatar triumph
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Xavier Hernández Creus Xavi correctly predicted that Qatar would win the Asian Cup to the delight of coach and compatriot Felix Sanchez.
Oman 0 Japan 1: Controversial Haraguchi penalty seals progress
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Genki Haraguchi Genki Haraguchi's controversial penalty was enough to give Japan a 1-0 win over Oman at the Asian Cup on Sunday.
Liverpool at Bramall Lane, and 11 more of football's weird streaks and hoodoos
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Premier League The Reds haven't tasted victory at Sheffield United's home since 1990, having tried six times since then. But that's nothing compared to some of these peculiar streaks...
Women's World Cup Group C: the holders, gung-ho girls and young newbs
By Jonny Blain last updated
Women's World Cup Japan, Switzerland, Cameroon and Ecuador, brought to you by Jonny Blain...
James absent from Colombia line-up
By FourFourTwo Staff published
James Rodríguez James Rodriguez has failed to recover from a reported calf strain in time to feature in Colombia's starting line-up against Japan.
Zaccheroni eager to see Japan improvement
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Alberto Zaccheroni Alberto Zaccheroni is eager to see the improvement Japan have made since last year when they open their FIFA World Cup campaign on Saturday.
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