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Croatia coach, Zlatko Dalić, has condemned the penalty that gave France the second goal in the just-concluded World Cup Final in Russia...... read more via TODAY.NG – https://ift.tt/2JqWR6X Get More Nigeria Sports News

President Emmanuel Macron, whose enthusiasm soared with each goal as France marched toward World Cup victory on Sunday, expressed his thanks to the young team on Twitter after congratulating the players on the pitch in Moscow. “MERCI” Macron wrote in a one-word tweet after the match, … Read...

At a press conference in Moscow, FIFA President Gianni Infantino labelled the 2018 World Cup as the best tournament in history, where the competition passed without incidents.... Read more via The Guardian News – https://ift.tt/2Lh5tPo Get More Nigeria Sports News

One of the worlds self proclaimed greatest defenders, last seen being given the run around by a 19 year old in Russia. Mark: It’s been a great game of football but … Read more via BBC News – https://ift.tt/2KVKuFM Get More Nigeria Sports News

France and Croatia have reached the World Cup final with a series of fine team performances, entwined with some exemplary individual displays. Kylian Mbappe, Luka Modric, Antoine Griezmann and Mario Mandzukic have helped guide … read more via Metro – https://ift.tt/2mkucro Get More...

Olivier Giroud has admitted he has been left embarrassed by his own performances at the World Cup, but is confident he can get his first goal of the tournament against Croatia. The Chelsea striker has been guilty … read more via Metro – https://ift.tt/2KYFW1h Get More Nigeria Sports News

After 31 days of heart-thumping action across Russia, it all comes down to this day in Moscow, where Croatia will battle against France for the World Cup, won by Germany four years ago in Brazil..... read more via The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper – Nigeria and World News –...

England manager, Gareth Southgate has said that his side lost the 2018 World Cup World Cup third-place match on Saturday because their opponent, Belgium, were too strong for them. The Englishman said that Belgium were a better side, adding that the third-place playoff was a game too … read...

Goats, pigs and even crows have had their say on which country becomes FIFA World Cup champions on July 15, 2018 – and it is France’s Les Bleus against first-timers, the Vatreni of Croatia that will contest it. I start with my prediction – France … read more via Premium Times Nigeria –...

Croatia’s neighbours in the former Yugoslavia have largely praised the team’s surprise success in reaching the World Cup final in Russia — just don’t expect the Serbian president to support them, at least for now..... read more via Punch Newspapers – https://ift.tt/2mlqE7X Get More Nigeria...

The Golden Boot for the 2018 World Cup will, as tradition dictates, be awarded to the top scorer in the tournament. But who will it be – Harry Kane or Romelu Lukaku? The two face off in today’s third-place play-off. An unquestionable sign of … read more via world cup 2018 – Google News –...

SuperSport analyst Dwight Yorke, who has been sharing his expert opinion on DStv and GOtv during the World Cup, has put his neck on the line by predicting victory for France in Sunday’s final. The former … read more via PM NEWS Nigeria – https://ift.tt/2uy6Sd7 Get More Nigeria Sports News

Former Nigeria international, Emmanuel Amuneke has predicted that France will win the 2018 World Cup in Russia on Sunday. France will trade tackles with Croatia on Sunday in all European final and Amuneke tipped the former World champions to go home with the coveted prize. The ex-Super …...

England will ring the changes for the World Cup third place play-off against Belgium on Saturday in St Petersburg, but manager Gareth Southgate insists the team owe it to the supporters to end their campaign on a high. The two beaten semi-finalists will face off... read more via Metro –...

The Belgian wants the media to give his Man City team-mate ‘the love he deserves’ following his World Cup performances Kevin De Bruyne hopes Raheem Sterling is acknowledged appropriately for his performances at the World Cup. The Manchester City team-mates may face off Saturday as Belgium …...

The former Tottenham midfielder has played a pivotal part in his nation’s amazing run to the World Cup final and is in contention for the Golden Ball. This could be the year that the Ballon d’Or duopoly finally ends. For the past decade, the prestigious prize … read more via Goal.com News –...

For a lot of Russian fans, the performance of their team in the yet-to-be-concluded World Cup was satisfactory. The Stanislav Cherchesov’s side, ranked 65 by FIFA, the lowest in the World Cup, was able to prove … read more via The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper – Nigeria and World News –...

Jose Mourinho has praised England manager Gareth Southgate following England’s World Cup exit. The Three Lions were knocked out at the semi-finals stage by Croatia after Mario Mandzukic’s extra-time winner.... read more via P.M.EXPRESS – https://ift.tt/2NMrOWP Get More Nigeria Sports News

The world governing body of football, FIFA, has launched a new investigation into the Croatia National Team and Croatian Football Federation, following an incident that occurred during their Group D match against Nigeria on June 16. Telegram.org says Croatian fans displayed the banner of The...

Jose Mourinho believes England have cause for optimism following their 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Croatia on Wednesday..... read more via Tori News – https://ift.tt/2zv96Qp Get More Nigeria Sports News