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Ancelotti refuses to engage in Japan 'mind games'
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti refused to engage in 'mind games' ahead of the round of 32 clash with Japan on Monday.
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Germany boss: Paraguay an 'uncomfortable' game
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Kubo out vs Brazil but Japan can 'change history'
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Uruguay, Utd's Ugarte suffers knee ligament injury...
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Sportsbooks sweat U.S. run entering knockouts
Star-powered France and Argentina top the odds board to win the World Cup as the tournament moves into the knockout stag...