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Football Fever

Published:Monday | July 2, 2018 | 12:00 AM
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Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima (left) is forced into a diving save against Belgium.
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The reality of elimination from the FIFA World Cup is too much for this Japan fan to bear.
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Belgium players celebrate Nacer Chadli's goal, which proved to be the match winner against Japan. A disappointed Japan player (second left) and Senegalese referee Malang Dieghiou are also seen in the photo.
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Belgium's Romelu Lukaku gets on his knees to rejoice his side's come-from-behind win over Japan.
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Belgium's Vincent Kompany (left) makes an acrobatic attempt on goal in front of outstretched Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima during their round of 16 game at the Rostov Arena in Rostov-on-Don, Russia yesterday.
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Brazil's Roberto Firmino (top) scores his side' second goal in their 2-0 win over Mexico.
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Brazil's Roberto Firmino (right) vies for the ball with Mexico's Miguel Layun.
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This fan could not contain his tears after Mexico's 2-0 loss to Brazil, which put them out of the FIFA World Cup.
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Brazil's Roberto Firmino celebrates after scoring his side's second goal.
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