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‘The VAR referee was on vacation’ : Ghana boss Queiroz fumes after England draw

Carlos Queiroz accused VAR of being asleep at the switch in Ghana’s 0-0 draw with England, claiming the Black Stars were denied a clear penalty and red card for Ezri Konsa’s challenge on Prince Adu.

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England's uninspired draw against Ghana is not a crisis but is a familiar story

The dust had barely settled on England's 4-2 win over Croatia before half the nation had pencilled them into the latter stages. One game, four goals, and a breathless second half that suggested, just maybe, this England side had finally found its rhythm. Then came Tuesday night's performance in Boston.

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World Cup highlights: Ronaldo makes history, England stumble & the 'statue fan' returns

Cristiano Ronaldo answered his critics with a historic brace, Portugal cruised to victory, and Colombia secured qualification on a day when England stumbled against Carlos Queiroz's Ghana. Between records, improbable saves, and a rehearsed free-kick that fooled everyone, the World Cup once again delivered stories of every kind.

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‘I must prove myself anytime I’m on the field’ - Benjamin Asare on clean sheet vs England

The Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper became the first locally-based Ghanaian to start a FIFA World Cup match when he replaced the injured Lawrence Ati-Zigi against England — and produced a clean sheet that helped the Black Stars to a famous 0-0 draw in Foxboro.

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England midfielder Eze urges team to ignore 'people who aren't playing'

England midfielder Eberechi Eze has urged his teammates to ignore outside criticism following their frustrating goalless draw with Ghana at the World Cup.

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'It happens': Bellingham says England will not stress over goalless Ghana draw

England midfielder Jude Bellingham insisted their goalless draw with Ghana on Tuesday could prove valuable preparation for the challenges that lie ahead in the World Cup.

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England coach Tuchel full of praise for Ghana's backline in goalless draw

England coach Thomas Tuchel said his team had ⁠been frustrated by one of the most robust defensive displays he had ever seen in Tuesday's ‌0-0 World Cup draw with Ghana, and he urged fans to stay ‌positive.

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Ghana coach Queiroz thrilled to frustrate England and earn valuable point

Ghana fully deserved their hard-earned goalless draw against World Cup contenders England in ⁠their Group L match on Tuesday, coach Carlos Queiroz said, as his team snatched a point that all but assures the Africans ‌a spot in the knockout stage.

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England get a huge reality check as they toil to a World Cup draw against a battling Ghana

England v Ghana was a straight shoot-out to see who would top Group L going into the final round of matches, and qualify for the Round of 32 in the process.

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England unable to break down Ghana in Boston stalemate

Both England and Ghana edged closer to qualifying for the FIFA World Cup (WC) knockout stages after a cagey 0-0 draw in Boston, though things remain up in the air in Group L ahead of the other matchday two fixture later tonight.

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Antoine Semenyo the key danger ahead of England's World Cup clash against Ghana

England are set to face Ghana on Tuesday evening, with their opposition spearheaded by a superstar who has lit up the Premier League over the last 12 months.

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What to expect from England vs Ghana in a fight for supremacy in World Cup Group L

Tuesday evening sees the return to action of a confident England team on the back of one of the best wins in their recent history against Croatia.

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‘Still more to come’ - Jordan Ayew after overtaking Andre as Ghana’s most-capped player

The forward’s 121st cap against Panama carried him past brother André Ayew’s all-time Ghana appearance record and also made him, at 34 years and 280 days, the oldest player ever to represent the Black Stars at a FIFA World Cup.

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‘We have 33 million lions’: Carlos Queiroz fires up Ghana for England showdown

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz brushed off England’s favouritism, his own painful 6-2 loss to them with Iran in 2022 and a four-decade pedigree gap, telling reporters in Foxboro that Ghana would arrive on Tuesday with “33 million lions” of their own.

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Ghana's Ati-Zigi to face late fitness test ahead of England clash

The St. Gallen goalkeeper, who picked up his injury in a first-half collision against Panama, has returned to light individual training and will be assessed in Ghana’s final session on Monday before a call is made on his availability against England.

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Saka misses England training to follow individual programme ahead of Ghana match

England winger Bukayo ⁠Saka missed training on Friday ahead of his side's World Cup ‌game against Ghana, with the Football Association saying ‌he was following his own ‌programme as he continues to manage an ‌Achilles injury.

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Ghana climb eight places to 65th in FIFA rankings as Black Stars top movers’ list

The Black Stars added 33.83 ranking points after Caleb Yirenkyi’s 95th-minute winner over Panama, climbing from 73rd to 65th in the world but remain 14th in Africa.

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'I want to start every game, but that's not how football is': Thomas-Asante on Panama cameo

The Coventry City forward came on in the 58th minute, transformed Ghana’s attack and set up Caleb Yirenkyi’s 95th-minute winner over Panama and was honest afterwards about wanting more than the impact role.

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'I just kept running': Caleb Yirenkyi on late winner against Panama at World Cup

The 20-year-old FC Nordsjelland midfielder tapped home in the 95th minute to seal a 1-0 win over Panama, becoming the second-youngest Ghanaian to score at a World Cup and breaking Asamoah Gyan’s 16-year record for the Black Stars’ latest-ever World Cup goal.

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World Cup highlights: England make statement start as Ronaldo struggles for Portugal

Day seven of the World Cup is over, with big wins for England and Colombia, while Portugal faltered in a draw against the DR Congo and Ghana netted a last-gasp winner to defeat Panama.

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Five things we learned after Ghana sneak past Panama at the death in Toronto

Ghana left it late in a battle, scoring in the 95th minute to get the better of Panama 1-0 in Toronto to claim three points. Here are five conclusions after the game.

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Carlos Queiroz admits Ghana had to 'suffer' in late victory over Panama

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz ⁠said wins in this World Cup came at a high ‌price and that his players had shown ‌they were ready to pay ‌it after the West African country overcame ‌Panama 1-0 thanks to a stoppage-time ‌goal on Wednesday.

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Panama boss describes Ghana loss as 'cruel' after receiving late sucker punch

Panama coach Thomas Christiansen said ⁠his team deserved better after a "cruel" 1-0 loss to Ghana in their opening World ‌Cup Group L match on Wednesday.

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Ghana take down Panama after clutch last-minute goal from Yirenkyi

Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner as Ghana snatched a 1-0 victory over Panama in their FIFA World Cup (WC) opener at BMO Field in Toronto, denying the Canal men a first-ever point at the finals in the process.