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‘To be favourites or not doesn’t matter’: Belgium braced for Senegal challenge

The Guardian reportWednesday 1 July, 01:37 UKSingle source

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Garcia defends Belgium ahead of Senegal knockout tie after thrashing New Zealand 5-1 to top Group G.

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