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Alternative World Football Cup hit by controversy

BeSoccer - Thursday, 07 June 2018

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The CONIFA World Football Cup for soccer's outsiders wrestled with controversy ahead of Thursday's semi-finals, as a team dramatically storm...

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Hategan has been left off the list for a FIFA seminar. EFE/Archivo

Controversial NI referee facing World Cup snub

Conte lamented Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup. AFP

Conte saddened by Italy's World Cup failure

Italy's stars fall back to earth in Serie A

New Zealand football fans lamented the end of their World Cup dream Thursday. GOAL

New Zealand fans left distraught as World Cup dream ends

BeSoccer - Thursday, 16 November 2017

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New Zealand football fans lamented the end of their World Cup dream Thursday after a 2-0 defeat to Peru, but said the unfancied All Whites' gritty display had done the nation proud.

Peru coach Ricardo Gareca dedicated the nation's World Cup berth to the fans. GOAL

Gareca: World Cup spot is for Peru

BeSoccer - Thursday, 16 November 2017

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After securing a spot at the 2018 World Cup, Peru coach Ricardo Gareca paid tribute to the nation's fans.

Kurds find joy in a Swedish football team's success. AFP

BeSoccer - Thursday, 16 November 2017

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Weary of war, persecution, and statelessness, Kurds rejoiced as a Swedish football club founded just 13 years ago by Kurdish immigrants won promotion to the top division.

Australia reach fourth-straight World Cup after defeating Honduras

BeSoccer - Thursday, 16 November 2017

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Tim Cahill's call for more playing time surprised his club coach Thursday and raised the prospect of a move for the veteran after Australia qualified for the World Cup following a stellar showing by captain Mile Jedinak.

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Peru beat New Zealand 2-0 to capture last World Cup berth

BeSoccer - Thursday, 16 November 2017

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Emotional Peru advanced to the World Cup for the first time since 1982 by defeating New Zealand 2-0 on Wednesday, goals by Jefferson Farfan and Christian Ramos sealing the last ticket to Russia.