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Vela, ‘Chicharito’ score in Mexico victory over South Korea
The criticism of Mexico's national team heading into the World Cup was loud and scathing. The answer has been emphatic. The Mexicans won their second straight match at the tournament,...

Mexico fans try new ‘Russia’ chant to avoid fines from FIFA
Mexico fans are trying out a new chant so the country's federation avoids another FIFA fine. Only time will tell, though, whether some of them won't go back to the...

Mexico face South Korea as federation calls fans to behave
Mexico's biggest worry at the World Cup may be its fans instead of its next opponent, struggling South Korea. The Mexican football federation was fined 10,000 Swiss francs ($10,000) and...

Suarez seeks redemption in his 100th appearance for Uruguay
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez paid tribute to Luis Suarez as the team prepared for Wednesday's World Cup match against Saudi Arabia — the 100th international appearance for the Barcelona striker....

Pizzi: Saudi Arabia players ‘calm’ after plane incident
Saudi Arabia's national team endured an engine malfunction on the flight to Rostov-on-Don. That's not exactly the best preparation for a World Cup match against Uruguay. The Saudis landed in...

Brazil redemption campaign begins against Switzerland
Brazil has spent four years trying to atone for its last World Cup match, the calamitous 7-1 defeat as hosts by Germany. Popular coach Tite purged players, eased dependence on...

World Cup Countdown: Serbia hope to crash group stage ceiling with new manager
With 13 days left to Russia 2018, 90 Minutes presents Serbia, hoping to reach the elusive Round of 16 under the leadership of a recently-hired coach. Qualification: Winners of Group...

Real Madrid tops Manchester United 2-1 to win Super Cup
Real Madrid eased to a 2-1 victory over Manchester United to win the Super Cup on Tuesday, with goals in each half from Casemiro and Isco. Cristiano Ronaldo watched most...
