AnalysisCape Verde’s World Cup fairytale gathers pace as Uruguay fall
Cape Verde’s 2-1 defeat of Uruguay marks the latest twist in a tournament already brimming with shocks. What does it mean for Group H and the knockout places?
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United secure land for a 100,000-seater stadium as the club accelerates plans to replace Old Trafford. A project that could redefine the club’s financial and sporting future.
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