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Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Keane also implied Fernandes was prioritising individual accolades over the team's success.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A scoreless draw against Nicaragua in Johannesburg days before the World Cup isn’t exactly encouraging, but it also fits with the team’s expectations and the mindset of “having everything to gain and little to lose.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

According to the team's calculations, these ultraheavy nuclei may lose energy more slowly than protons or lighter nuclei while crossing intergalactic space.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

England was so enamored that it picked Kansas City despite not playing a group-stage game there and having to train at the facility of the local MLS team’s youth squad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“Well, maybe Ash just wanted to pick someone who matched his team’s pedigree. Isn’t that right, Ahmadi?” he says to Roshan.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu