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US players ready to seize 'once in a career' World Cup chance
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Lukaku on the comeback trail, insists Belgium coach
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Depay never doubt he would be fit in time for World Cup
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Croatia head to World Cup on high after late 2-1 win over Slovenia
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Wales equalise late to draw with World Cup-bound Ghana
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Van Persie fired by Feyenoord, Dutch media report
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