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What is the round of 16 at the World Cup?

For the first time in the tournament's history, 48 nations are competing at the 2026 World Cup across 104 matches. The expanded format brings a new knockout round with it, and that changes what the round of 16 actually means.

Until this edition, the round of 16 was where knockout...

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Argyle secure transfer deadline day deal for Hamza Bencherif

Plymouth Argyle have announced the signing of Algerian under-20 international midfielder Hamza Bencherif on transfer deadline day (Monday 2 September).

The 25-year-old provides a further option for John Sheridan as he completes his squad for the season.

After a successful trial at Home Park, the former Nottingham Forest and Notts County player has signed for the Pilgrims on a...

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Real Madrid make Bale world's most expensive footballer as transfer deadline day arrives

Real Madrid have paid €100m (£85.2m) to sign Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur, making the Welshman the most expensive player in the history of the game.

After the protacted transfer finally came to a conclusion on Sunday evening (1 September), the club announced the news shortly after their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in the North London derby.

Spurs had initially attempted to hold...

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Plymouth Albion prepare ahead of new season

Plymouth Albion kick off their RFU Greene King IPA Championship season against Jersey on Sunday 15 September at Exeter's Sandy Park stadium (kick-off 1.15pm).

Meantime, the club have been undergoing pre-season preparations.

Albion narrowly lost a pre-season friendly encounter against Premiership Gloucester on Friday evening (30 August), going down 22-13 at Kingsholm in a strong...

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Argyle defeated as Shrimps pot late winner

Morecambe 2

Ellison 28, Amond 83

Plymouth Argyle 1

Reid (pen) 27

Sky Bet Football League 2, Saturday 31 August 2013

A goal by Padraig Amond seven minutes from time gave Morecambe victory as Plymouth Argyle stumbled in what is already panning out to be a roller coaster season.

Argyle took the lead in almost identical fashion to the way they...

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Match Preview: Morecambe v Plymouth Argyle

Morecambe v Plymouth Argyle

Sky Bet League Two, Saturday 31st August 2013, kick-off 3pm

After two straight wins, Plymouth's season is off and running and ths afternoon's encounter with Morecambe provides a further opportunity to build confidence for the marathon ahead.

Argyle are up to ninth in the table and manager John Sheridan will be looking for further signs of...

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Plymouth Albion crush brave Redruth

Redruth 3 Plymouth Albion 89

A clinical attacking display by Plymouth Albion's backs secured the club's third straight pre-season win against Redruth.

All 13 tries came from the backs, with 12 being converted.

Left wing Jamie Davies touched down three times for his hat-trick, while Tom Bowen, Chris Elder, Dan Mugford, Tom Bowen, Lewis Warner and Rob Coote all got on...

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Argyle penalty hero focusing on next challenge

Penalty hero Reuben Reid is already looking ahead to the next challenge - taking on Saturday's Exeter City victors Morecombe.

After four goals and two straight wins against Cheltenham and Rochdale, Reid is confident that the Pilgrims will maintain the momentum in the coming weeks.

His second goal of the season was struck home after Rochdale goalkeeper Josh Lillis had fouled...

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Pilgrims bag all three points in a game of two halves

Marvin Morgan and Reuben Reid led the charge as Plmouth Argyle beat Rochdale 1 - 0 at Home Park.

Reid netted a penalty on the stroke of half time and the Pilgrims went to the dressing room with a scoreline they desrved.

However, it was a different story in the second half. And the five minutes of injury time only piled on the pressure.

Rochdale, managed by...

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Match Preview: Plymouth Argyle v Rochdale

Plymouth Argyle v Rochdale

Sky Bet League Two, Saturday 24 August 2013, kick-off 3pm

The Pilgrims entertain Rochdale at Home Park on Saturday lifted by last weekend's victory at Cheltenham and this week's approval of the £50m stadium and Higher Home Park redevelopment plans .

After taking three precious points from the Gloucestershire side, John Sheridan will be...

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