Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times

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LeBron vs Zlatan: Ibra has a lot to learn

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has opened war of words with LeBron James

AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic wears demonstration paint in a game against Napoli

Netherlands on brink of new chapter of dominance

Dutch women’s football team looks to add World Cup to Euro title

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US survive Spain scare to set up France showdown

‘It was really important for us to get this game behind us’

From left: Crystal Dunn, Julie Ertz, Rose Lavelle and Mallory Pugh of the US team greet fans after their Women’s World Cup round of 16 match against Spain on Monday.

United States goal machine marches on

Squad rotation helps rest key players as US book place in last 16

Carli Lloyd of the US celebrates scoring their third goal against Chile at the Women's World Cup.

Ibrahimovic to give Galaxy another go for 2019

Swede star signs up for one more season

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Young goalkeepers ready to take reins for US

Steffen and Bono chase the gloves in a new-look side

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Mexico goal is to win group, not just qualify

Group F still open to a whole host of permutations as to who will progress

Croatia ready to give something extra

Players will give their all against France in World Cup final

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Football has been part of Croatia’s identity

Courage and resilience are national traits

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Russia provide another surprise over Spain

World Cup is the most confounding, unpredictable and arguably the most exciting in a long time

Lukaku finds wisdom in his World Cup experience

Striker is the perfect poster boy for Belgium’s transformation

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