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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down Austria

Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down Austria

Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday, scoring twice as holders Argentina powered into the last 32 with a 2-0 victory over Austria.

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Magic Messi makes World Cup history to send Argentina into last 32

Magic Messi makes World Cup history to send Argentina into last 32

Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history as the captain struck twice to give Argentina a 2-0 win over Austria on Monday and send the champions into the last 32.

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French TV presenter stood down over Doku World Cup comments

French TV presenter stood down over Doku World Cup comments

A French television presenter has been stood down from her show after making disparaging comments about Belgium winger Jeremy Doku potentially missing a World Cup match to attend the birth of his child.

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Ghana coach Queiroz says playing England 'easiest' World Cup game

Ghana coach Queiroz says playing England 'easiest' World Cup game

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said facing a team of England's calibre at the World Cup is the "easiest type of game" to approach, as both sides bid for a place in the last 32.

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Messi sets World Cup scoring record with 17th goal

Messi sets World Cup scoring record with 17th goal

Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history when the Argentina captain netted against Austria on Monday to take his total to 17 goals.

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Former Bayern stalwart Demichelis takes over at RB Leipzig

Former Bayern stalwart Demichelis takes over at RB Leipzig

Martin Demichelis, a former Argentina international, has taken over as manager of RB Leipzig, the German club announced on Monday.

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Colombian leftist candidate calls for calm after post-vote violence

Colombian leftist candidate calls for calm after post-vote violence

Colombia's defeated leftist presidential candidate on Monday called for calm and distanced himself from post-election violence following his hard-right rival's victory.

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Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' with Downing Street in his sights

Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' with Downing Street in his sights

The man who appears destined to be Britain's next Labour prime minister received a hero's welcome in parliament on Monday, after incumbent Keir Starmer stood announced his resignation.

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Britons cautiously optimistic after PM's resignation

Britons cautiously optimistic after PM's resignation

Britons on Monday seemed to welcome the news that Prime Minister Keir Starmer was stepping down, but warned that many challenges lay ahead for his likely successor Andy Burnham.

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Latest developments in Europe's heatwave

Latest developments in Europe's heatwave

Here are the latest developments in Europe's heatwave.

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