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Quick hits: Cabo Verde finds player on LinkedIn, meet Merlin the Duck

ABC Australia · Jun 16, 2026, 3:27 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Cabo Verde's incredible result against Spain brings with it no shortage of amazing stories, while a duck in a jersey is stealing hearts in Mexico. Here are today's quick hits from the World Cup.

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Quick hits: Cabo Verde finds player on LinkedIn, meet Merlin the Duck

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