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Xherdan Shaqiri
Group E Serbia vs Switzerland, Kaliningrad, Russian Federation - 22 Jun 2018
Switzerland's midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri (C) celebrates after scoring the winning goal during the FIFA World Cup 2018 group E preliminary round soccer match between Switzerland and Serbia in Kaliningrad, Russia, 22 June 2018. Switzerland won 2-1.
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"Wait, dude, one second -- I have a beer bottle I need to open with your ab ridge."
Stephan Lichtsteiner, Switzerland
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Stephan Lichtsteiner
Group E Serbia vs Switzerland, Kaliningrad, Russian Federation - 22 Jun 2018
Switzerland's defender Stephan Lichtsteiner, celebrates winning the FIFA World Cup 2018 group E preliminary round soccer match between Switzerland and Serbia in Kaliningrad, Russia, 22 June 2018. Switzerland won 2-1.
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"BEHOLD MY FARMER'S TAN!"
Faycal Fajr of Morocco
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Faycal Fajr of Morocco
Group B Spain vs Morocco, Kaliningrad, Russian Federation - 25 Jun 2018
Faycal Fajr of Morocco reacts after the FIFA World Cup 2018 group B preliminary round soccer match between Spain and Morocco in Kaliningrad, Russia, 25 June 2018. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.
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"I love you, my fans. I'm so sorry we lost. My left thigh is my parting gift to you."
Nabil Dirar, Morocco
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Morocco's Nabil Dirar leaves the field after the group B match between Spain and Morocco at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Kaliningrad Stadium in Kaliningrad, Russia
CORRECTION Russia Soccer WCup Spain Morocco, Kaliningrad, Russian Federation - 25 Jun 2018
MMM-HMM, YES.
Emil Forsberg of Sweden and Timo Werner of Germany
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Team mates at RB Leipzig Emil Forsberg of Sweden and Timo Werner of Germany swap shirts at the end of the game
Germany v Sweden, Group F, 2018 FIFA World Cup football match, Fisht Stadium, Sochi, Russia - 23 Jun 2018
It's often tradition in soccer to swap jerseys after a game, either as a mark of respect for the person, or just as a memento of the game; the NYT did a story on it in 2010.
Luis Suarez of Uruguay, Sergey Ignashevich of Russia
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Luis Suarez of Uruguay swaps shirts with Sergey Ignashevich of Russia at full time
Uruguay v Russia, Group A, 2018 FIFA World Cup football match, Samara Arena,Samara, Russia - 25 Jun 2018
"Hmm. I was REALLY under the impression we'd BOTH be shirtless when this happened."
Ferjani Sassi of Tunisia
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Ferjani Sassi of Tunisia rues a missed chance
Belgium v Tunisia, Group G, 2018 FIFA World Cup football match, Spartak Stadium, Moscow, Russia - 23 Jun 2018
"AAAARGH THIS GAME IS SO FRUSTRATING. I NEED TO AIR OUT MY EIGHT-PACK."
Mohamed Salah, Egypt
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Mohamed Salah of Egypt looks dejected
Saudia Arabia v Egypt, Group A, 2018 FIFA World Cup football match, Volgograd Stadium, Russia - 25 Jun 2018
I assume this is a prevalent act because the shorts can stick to their thighs with sweat? I'm not complaining.
Marcelo of Brazil
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Marcelo of Brazil with a tattoo on his leg
Brazil v Costa Rica, Group E, 2018 FIFA World Cup football match, Saint Petersburg Stadium, Russia - 22 Jun 2018
Some people might do it to make sure you can see the trophy that's inked on their leg.
Xherdan Shaqiri of Switzerland
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The shoes of Xherdan Shaqiri of Switzerland featuring the national flags of Switzerland (L) and Kosovo (R) prior to the FIFA World Cup 2018 group E preliminary round soccer match between Serbia and Switzerland in Kaliningrad, Russia, 22 June 2018.
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Group E Serbia vs Switzerland, Kaliningrad, Russian Federation - 22 Jun 2018
I thought you might want to see some calves, too. The shoes have one Swiss flag and one representing Kosovo (their opponent was Serbia), which... do they get new cleats for each game? Wouldn't that be a blister risk? I've seen Ice Princess, you know.
Brazil vs Costa Rica
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Neymar and Keylor Navas
Group E Brazil vs Costa Rica, St.Petersburg, Russian Federation - 22 Jun 2018
Neymar (L) of Brazil scores the 2-0 lead against Costa Rica's goalkeeper Keylor Navas during the FIFA World Cup 2018 group E preliminary round soccer match between Brazil and Costa Rica in St.Petersburg, Russia, 22 June 2018. Brazil won 2-0.
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Friends don't let friends become goalies.
Brazil's Neymar (R), Costa Rica's Giancarlo Gonzalez
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Brazil's Neymar, right, challenges for the ball with Costa Rica's Giancarlo Gonzalez during the group E match between Brazil and Costa Rica at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia
Russia Soccer WCup Brazil Costa Rica, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation - 22 Jun 2018
"OH YES THANK YOU my chiropractor hasn't been able to fix me AT ALL."
Philippe Coutinho of Brazil
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Philippe Coutinho of Brazil celebrates scoring the opening goal
Brazil v Costa Rica, Group E, 2018 FIFA World Cup football match, Saint Petersburg Stadium, Russia - 22 Jun 2018
Cue ZZ Top.
Nigeria
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Nigeria's Ahmed Musa, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the group D match between Nigeria and Iceland at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Volgograd Arena in Volgograd, Russia
Russia Soccer WCup Nigeria Iceland, Volgograd, Russian Federation - 22 Jun 2018
These jerseys are by FAR the most interesting of the tournament. Maybe they are designed to blind opponents, or at least give them some eye strain? I find them objectively hideous yet also awesome.
Ahmed Musa and Goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Nigeria
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Ahmed Musa of Nigeria and Goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa of Nigeria
Group D Nigeria vs Iceland, Volgograd, Russian Federation - 22 Jun 2018
Ahmed Musa (L) and goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa of Nigeria celebrate after the FIFA World Cup 2018 group D preliminary round soccer match between Nigeria and Iceland in Volgograd, Russia, 22 June 2018. Nigeria won the match 2-0.
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"My gloves are also a selfie stick! SMILE!"
Dusan Tadic of Serbia, Ricardo Rodriguez of Switzerland
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Dusan Tadic of Serbia and Ricardo Rodriguez of Switzerland
Group E Serbia vs Switzerland, Kaliningrad, Russian Federation - 22 Jun 2018
Dusan Tadic of Serbia (L) and Ricardo Rodriguez of Switzerland in action during the FIFA World Cup 2018 group E preliminary round soccer match between Serbia and Switzerland in Kaliningrad, Russia, 22 June 2018.
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"Could you just hold still for ONE SECOND."
South Korea's Lee Yong, Mexico's Hirving Lozano
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South Korea's Lee Yong, right, and Mexico's Hirving Lozano challenge for the ball during the group F match between Mexico and South Korea at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Rostov Arena in Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Russia Soccer WCup South Korea Mexico, Rostov-on-Don, Russian Federation - 23 Jun 2018
This photo is such an optical illusion at times. It looks like one dude's leg belongs to the other one.
Germany's Marco Reus, Joshua Kimmich, and Thomas Mueller
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Germany's Marco Reus, left, is congratulated by his teammates Joshua Kimmich and Thomas Mueller after scoring his side's first goal during the group F match between Germany and Sweden at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Russia
Russia Soccer WCup Germany Sweden, Sochi, Russian Federation - 23 Jun 2018
This should show up in a World Cup montage in slow motion.
Jesse Lingard of England, Armando Cooper of Panama
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Jesse Lingard of England is tackled by Armando Cooper of Panama.
England v Panama, Group G, 2018 FIFA World Cup football match, Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Russia - 24 Jun 2018
"OWWWWWW OH MY GOD MY TOE IS PROBABLY BRUISED I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS KIND OF PAIN EVER IN MY LIFE."
Sweden's Marcus Berg, Germany's Jerome Boateng
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Sweden's Marcus Berg, front, is tackled by Germany's Jerome Boateng during the group F match between Germany and Sweden at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Russia
Russia Soccer WCup Germany Sweden, Sochi, Russian Federation - 23 Jun 2018
"OWWWWW, MY KNEE, I THINK IT HAS BEEN SEVERED!"
Mexico's Hirving Lozano
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Mexico's Hirving Lozano reacts during the group F match between Mexico and South Korea at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Rostov Arena in Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Russia Soccer WCup South Korea Mexico, Rostov-on-Don, Russian Federation - 23 Jun 2018
"LOOK, OUCH, MY ANKLE IS CLEARLY ABOUT TO FALL OFF MY BODY, NO ONE HAS SUFFERED MORE THAN I HAVE."
Robert Lewandowski, Poland and Juan Cuadrado of Colombia
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Robert Lewandowski of Poland and Juan Cuadrado of Colombia
Group H Poland vs Colombia, Kazan, Russian Federation - 24 Jun 2018
Robert Lewandowski (R) of Poland and Juan Cuadrado (2-R) of Colombia react while Mexican referee Cesar Ramos talks to them during the FIFA World Cup 2018 group H preliminary round soccer match between Poland and Colombia in Kazan, Russia, 24 June 2018.
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"Don't listen to them, dude, his nose totally did not come off his face."
Fedor Kudryashov of Russia
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Fedor Kudryashov of Russia is pain
Uruguay v Russia, Group A, 2018 FIFA World Cup football match, Samara Arena,Samara, Russia - 25 Jun 2018
"MY LEFT LEG IS ENTIRELY GONE I CANNOT GO ON UNLESS THERE IS A PENALTY CALLED."
South Korea's Kim Min-woo
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South Korea's Kim Min-woo leans disappointed in the net of his goal after Mexico's Javier Hernandez scored his side's second goal during the group F match between Mexico and South Korea at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Rostov Arena in Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Russia Soccer WCup South Korea Mexico, Rostov-on-Don, Russian Federation - 23 Jun 2018
"It's nice to have a place on the field where no one can see me."
England
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Kieran Trippier jumps on Harry Kane after Kane scores a penalty
England v Panama, Group G, 2018 FIFA World Cup football match, Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia - 24 Jun 2018
It's a joy volcano!
England
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John Stones of England scores the opening goal 1-0 and celebrates
England v Panama, Group G, 2018 FIFA World Cup football match, Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Russia - 24 Jun 2018
"STOP MOVING I SEE A BEE HOLD STILL!"
Colombia
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Colombia's Radamel Falcao celebrates with teammates after scoring the second side goal during the group H match between Poland and Colombia at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Kazan Arena in Kazan, Russia
Russia Soccer WCup Poland Colombia, Kazan, Russian Federation - 24 Jun 2018
This one sincerely cracks me up. The one guy is like HOOTING with glee and the guy behind him is wearing the expression of someone who doesn't understand WHY everyone is so happy but would like to be in on the fun so he's just going to fake it.
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Yerry Mina (R) of Colombia celebrates scoring the opening goal with teammate Juan Cuadrado during the FIFA World Cup 2018 group H preliminary round soccer match between Poland and Colombia in Kazan, Russia, 24 June 2018.
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Group H Poland vs Colombia, Kazan, Russian Federation - 24 Jun 2018
I assume this dance is called Driving The Car.
Belgium
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Michy Batshuayi and Youri Tielemans
Group G Belgium vs Tunisia, Moscow, Russian Federation - 23 Jun 2018
Michy Batshuayi (L) of Belgium celebrates with his teammate Youri Tielemans (R) after scoring the 5-1 lead during the FIFA World Cup 2018 group G preliminary round soccer match between Belgium and Tunisia in Moscow, Russia, 23 June 2018.
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"WHEEEEE!"
Colombia
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Juan Cuadrado of Colombia
Group H Poland vs Colombia, Kazan, Russian Federation - 24 Jun 2018
Juan Cuadrado of Colombia (bottom) celebrates with teammates scoring the 3-0 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2018 group H preliminary round soccer match between Poland and Colombia in Kazan, Russia, 24 June 2018.
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"That's great, but we've been practicing for weeks and you KNOW that I'm supposed to be the bottom of the pyramid."
Khalid Boutaib and Younes Belhanda
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Khalid Boutaib and Younes Belhanda
Group B Spain vs Morocco, Kaliningrad, Russian Federation - 25 Jun 2018
Khalid Boutaib (L) of Morocco celebrates with his teammate Younes Belhanda (R) after scoring the 1-0 lead during the FIFA World Cup 2018 group B preliminary round soccer match between Spain and Morocco in Kaliningrad, Russia, 25 June 2018.
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Morocco played its guts out to draw with Spain, 2-2, and it's nice to see them so gleeful.
Morocco
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Morocco's Khalid Boutaib, left, celebrates scoring his side's first goal with Morocco's Younes Belhanda during the group B match between Spain and Morocco at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Kaliningrad Stadium in Kaliningrad, Russia
Russia Soccer WCup Spain Morocco, Kaliningrad, Russian Federation - 25 Jun 2018
"IMMA NOOGIE YOU SO HARD RIGHT NOW."
Uruguay
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Uruguay's players celebrate the opening goal of their team during the group A match between Uruguay and Russia at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Samara Arena in Samara, Russia
Russia Soccer WCup Uruguay Russia, Samara, Russian Federation - 25 Jun 2018
There is an enture human being in this shot of whom we can ONLY see the knees.
Isco of Spain
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Isco of Spain
Group B Spain vs Morocco, Kaliningrad, Russian Federation - 25 Jun 2018
Isco (R) of Spain celebrates with team mate Andres Iniesta after scoring the 1-1 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2018 group B preliminary round soccer match between Spain and Morocco in Kaliningrad, Russia, 25 June 2018.
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"YEEEEEEEES FROM NOW ON I AM GOING TO RUB YOUR HEAD BEFORE EVERY DAMN GAME."
Gareth Southgate, England
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England Manager Gareth Southgate gestures to his players.
England v Panama, Group G, 2018 FIFA World Cup football match, Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Russia - 24 Jun 2018
I find Gareth appealingly intense.
Michy Batshuayi of Belgium
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Michy Batshuayi of Belgium
Belgium v Tunisia, Group G, 2018 FIFA World Cup football match, Spartak Stadium, Moscow, Russia - 23 Jun 2018
Well. I did not know about THIS situation.
Makoto Hasebe of Japan
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Makoto Hasebe of Japan
Group H Japan vs Senegal, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation - 24 Jun 2018
Makoto Hasebe of Japan before the FIFA World Cup 2018 group H preliminary round soccer match between Japan and Senegal in Ekaterinburg, Russia, 24 June 2018.
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This is also a lovely turn of events.
Yerry Mina of Colombia
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Yerry Mina of Colombia
Poland v Colombia, Group H, 2018 FIFA World Cup football match, Kazan Arena, Kazan, Russia - 24 Jun 2018
MMM and HMM.
Aliou Cisse, Senegal
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Senegal's coach Aliou Cisse during the FIFA World Cup 2018 group H preliminary round soccer match between Japan and Senegal in Ekaterinburg, Russia, 24 June 2018.
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Group H Japan vs Senegal, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation - 24 Jun 2018
Someone wrote in requesting that we feature this dreamboat, and I searched on his name and realized I had already added him to my lightbox. GREAT MINDS. He is suave as hell.
Morocco's coach Herve Renard
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Morocco's coach Herve Renard
Group B Spain vs Morocco, Kaliningrad, Russian Federation - 25 Jun 2018
Morocco's coach Herve Renard before the FIFA World Cup 2018 group B preliminary round soccer match between Spain and Morocco in Kaliningrad, Russia, 25 June 2018.
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"Cersei will not be pleased."
Jamie Vardy, England
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Jamie Vardy of England at the end of the game as the Panama players look dejected
England v Panama, Group G, 2018 FIFA World Cup football match, Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Russia - 24 Jun 2018
Awww yeah.
Harry Kane, England; Michael Murillo, Panama
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Harry Kane of England and Michael Murillo of Panama
Group G England vs Panama, Nizhny Novgorod, Russian Federation - 24 Jun 2018
Harry Kane (L) of England and Michael Murillo of Panama in action during the FIFA World Cup 2018 group G preliminary round soccer match between England and Panama in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, 24 June 2018.
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"JUST... ONE... MORE... CENTIMETER... I CAN DO IT."
Murillo, Jordan Pickford
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Michael Murillo of Panama and Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford of England
Group G England vs Panama, Nizhny Novgorod, Russian Federation - 24 Jun 2018
Michael Murillo (top) of Panama and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford of England in action during the FIFA World Cup 2018 group G preliminary round soccer match between England and Panama in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, 24 June 2018.
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Some of these are such art photos.
Lukasz Piszczek of Poland
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Lukasz Piszczek of Poland
Poland v Colombia, Group H, 2018 FIFA World Cup football match, Kazan Arena, Kazan, Russia - 24 Jun 2018
He looks like he's pretending to be cross with a cheeky fan.
Poland's coach Adam Nawalka and Grzegorz Krychowiak
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Poland's coach Adam Nawalka and Grzegorz Krychowiak of Poland
Group H Poland vs Colombia, Kazan, Russian Federation - 24 Jun 2018
Poland's coach Adam Nawalka (R) gives instructions to his player Grzegorz Krychowiak during the FIFA World Cup 2018 group H preliminary round soccer match between Poland and Colombia in Kazan, Russia, 24 June 2018.
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"Psst. I think they switched their regular coffee with Folger's Crystals to see if we'd notice."
Michal Pazdan, Poland; James Rodriguez, Colombia
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Michal Pazdan of Poland and James Rodriguez of Colombia
Poland v Colombia, Group H, 2018 FIFA World Cup football match, Kazan Arena, Kazan, Russia - 24 Jun 2018
"But, we noticed."
Poland vs Colombia
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Players clash as they battle for a loose ball during the group H match between Poland and Colombia at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Kazan Arena in Kazan, Russia
Russia Soccer WCup Poland Colombia, Kazan, Russian Federation - 24 Jun 2018
So great. Can ANYONE in that scrum possibly even know where the ball went.
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Colombia's Mateus Uribe, front, and Poland's Grzegorz Krychowiak battle for the ball during the group H match between Poland and Colombia at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Kazan Arena in Kazan, Russia
Russia Soccer WCup Poland Colombia, Kazan, Russian Federation - 24 Jun 2018
"And then we grab each other's ankles and we SPIN. It's called The Turnstile."
Raphael Guerreiro of Portugal, Omid Ebrahimi of Iran
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Raphael Guerreiro of Portugal (L) in action against Omid Ebrahimi of Iran during the FIFA World Cup 2018 group B preliminary round soccer match between Iran and Portugal at Mordovia Arena Saransk, in Saransk, Russia, 25 June 2018.
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Group B Iran vs Portugal, Saransk, Russian Federation - 25 Jun 2018
"No, please, go ahead, I've had enough soccer for now."
Egypt vs Saudi Arabia
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Egypt goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary celebrates saving a penalty kick from Fahad Al-Muwallad of Saudi Arabia with his team-mates
Saudia Arabia v Egypt, Group A, 2018 FIFA World Cup football match, Volgograd Stadium, Russia - 25 Jun 2018
"If we just push REALLY HARD we can maybe move this post another foot."
Radamel Falcao and James Rodriguez, Colombia
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Radamel Falcao of Colombia and James Rodriguez of Colombia
Group H Poland vs Colombia, Kazan, Russian Federation - 24 Jun 2018
Radamel Falcao of Colombia (L) and James Rodriguez of Colombia celebrate after the FIFA World Cup 2018 group H preliminary round soccer match between Poland and Colombia in Kazan, Russia, 24 June 2018.
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These two are like Hot Sr. and Hot Jr. for Colombia.
Khalid Boutaib, Sergio Ramos and Andres Iniesta
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Khalid Boutaib, Sergio Ramos and Andres Iniesta
Group B Spain vs Morocco, Kaliningrad, Russian Federation - 25 Jun 2018
Khalid Boutaib (R) of Morocco in action against Spanish players Sergio Ramos (L) and Andres Iniesta (C) on his way to score the 1-0 lead during the FIFA World Cup 2018 group B preliminary round soccer match between Spain and Morocco in Kaliningrad, Russia, 25 June 2018.
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I DO like Spain's red jerseys here; they're very cool.
Manuel da Costa and Iago Aspas
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Manuel da Costa and Iago Aspas
Group B Spain vs Morocco, Kaliningrad, Russian Federation - 25 Jun 2018
Manuel da Costa (L) of Morocco in action against Iago Aspas (R) of Spain during the FIFA World Cup 2018 group B preliminary round soccer match between Spain and Morocco in Kaliningrad, Russia, 25 June 2018.
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Aspas is like, "It's cool, I didn't need my groin anyway."
Iran vs Portugal
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Mehdi Taremi (R) of Iran reacts after losing the FIFA World Cup 2018 group B preliminary round soccer match between Iran and Portugal in Saransk, Russia, 25 June 2018.
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Group B Iran vs Portugal, Saransk, Russian Federation - 25 Jun 2018
The crying and hugging is amazing.
Karim Ansarifard of Iran
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Karim Ansarifard of Iran reacts after losing the FIFA World Cup 2018 group B preliminary round soccer match between Iran and Portugal in Saransk, Russia, 25 June 2018.
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Group B Iran vs Portugal, Saransk, Russian Federation - 25 Jun 2018
Y'all acquitted yourselves WAY better than I expected; it was my impression Iran's football team was not good. Nicely done, handsome sir.
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The Doping Control
England v Panama, Group G, 2018 FIFA World Cup football match, Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Russia - 24 Jun 2018
