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Penalty shoot-out

Sweden send Switzerland flat packing, Foulcao Kane't touch this

#Russia2018

Sweden send Switzerland flat packing, Foulcao Kane't touch this

By Antoinette Muller

In Pictures: England end penalty jinx to edge Colombia in shootout

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In Pictures: England end penalty jinx to edge Colombia in shootout

By AFP

Iniesta la vista and other farewells from the World Cup's last 16

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Iniesta la vista and other farewells from the World Cup's last 16

By Antoinette Muller

In Pictures: Croatia edge out Denmark in penalty nightmare

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In Pictures: Croatia edge out Denmark in penalty nightmare

By AFP

In Pictures: From Russia with glove, Spain out of the World Cup after penalty shootout

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In Pictures: From Russia with glove, Spain out of the World Cup after penalty shootout

By AFP

Elephants never forget: Ivory Coast lift the curse of the AFCON choke

Sport

Elephants never forget: Ivory Coast lift the curse of the AFCON choke

By Antoinette Muller

No World Cup for underdogs – and other tournament talking points

Sport

No World Cup for underdogs – and other tournament talking points

By Antoinette Muller

London 2012: Canadians accuse referee after defeat by U.S.

Sport

London 2012: Canadians accuse referee after defeat by U.S.

By Reuters Sportsdesk

Euro 2012: Italy hold nerve in shootout to reach semis

Sport

Euro 2012: Italy hold nerve in shootout to reach semis

By Reuters Sportsdesk

The World Cup Day that was: 29 June

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The World Cup Day that was: 29 June

By Andy Rice