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It has been quite interesting gauging the mood of fans ahead of the SE’s crucial encounter against Iceland on 22 June. Never have there been more polarity of views across a range of matters since the loss to Croatia. Below … read more via Complete Sports Nigeria – https://ift.tt/2t9OhV5...

Lionel Messi is under increased pressure to redeem himself when Argentina face Croatia in Thursday’s pivotal match after eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo scored his fourth goal of the World Cup to send Morocco packing. France will be looking for a second World Cup Group C win against Peru …...

Nigeria’s Super Eagles meet Iceland on June 22 Nigeria’s Super Eagles may not go far in the current World Cup in Russia if the stakes don’t work in their favor if they continue to play like they did with Croatia on Saturday that caused them to lose 2-0. … read more via Liberian Observer –...

The Super Eagles had two training sessions yesterday with emphasis on building the players’ stamina and adapting to the expected sweltering heat in Volgograd on Friday. The Eagles will meet Iceland tomorrow in Volgograd, a city with a temperature akin to what obtains in the northern part of...

Former England international, Paul Robinson said it would be hard for the Super Eagles of Nigeria to advance from group D having fluffed their chances against Croatia in their opening game.... read more via Vanguard News – https://ift.tt/2K60KzF Get More Nigeria Sports News

LONDON—When players break the rules on the soccer pitch, the referee blows the whistle. When politicians and oligarchs break the rules, and laws, to win the multibillion-dollar hosting rights for the soccer World Cup, they seem to think they’re untouchable, that nobody … read more via...

Former Nigeria winger, Tijani Babangida has warned the Super Eagles that Iceland could even be stronger opponents than Croatia. Gernot Rohr’s men were beaten 2-0 by the Croats in their opening Group D clash. The Eagles must defeat Iceland, to stand a chance of qualifying for the … read...

Spain edged out a gallant Iran in an absorbing contest to ensure they will reach the World Cup knockout stage with a draw in their final group game. The 2010 champions needed... Read more via BBC News – https://ift.tt/2I41fbB Get More Nigeria Sports News

With Sampaoli's men still struggling for an identity, Al Hain-Cole expects goals at both ends when La Albiceleste meet the Vatreni in Nizhny Novgorod After being held to a disappointing draw... Read more via Goal.com News – https://ift.tt/2K3Md7B Get More Nigeria Sports News

Morocco are out of contention for the World Cup in Russia after Portugal beat the north African side 1-0 in their Group B match on Wednesday. Cristiano Ronaldo gave the European champions the lead with... Read more via Channels Television – https://ift.tt/2K1qL2Q Get More Nigeria Sports News

Ex-FIFA President Sepp Blatter said he is happy to be back in Moscow, three years after his last visit. Blatter undertook his last visit for the 2018 World Cup qualifying draw in July 2015 at a time when he felt it unsafe to visit … read more via BusinessDay : News you can trust –...

With days to the World Cup match against Nigeria, Iceland are said to be sweating on the fitness of two of their players. According to various reports in the Icelandic media, Everton attacking midfielder, Gylfi þór Sigurðsson apparently did not participate in full training with the national …...

Argentina forward Paulo Dybala has stated that the entire squad is solidly backing Lionel Messi despite his tough start to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.... read more via TODAY.NG – https://ift.tt/2JPDvO5 Get More Nigeria Sports News

Philippe Coutinho is not worried about Neymar after the Brazil star limped out of training with an ankle problem in Sochi on Tuesday. Neymar, who sat out Monday’s session, suddenly hobbled off the pitch in a worrying sight for Brazil ahead of … read more via SOCCER news, photos, and video...

Three weeks and three days after Sergio Ramos twisted and slammed Egypt’s best World Cup hope into the grass, Mohamed Salah returned. He won a penalty, and scored it, ripping the ball with his left foot into the top corner. But by then, Russia were already three … read more via Channels...

Brazilian referee that handled Nigeria’s opening World Cup match against Croatia on Saturday has been hospitalized. Russian daily sports newspaper Sport Express, reports that the Brazilian ref, Sandro Meira Ricci ruptured his ligaments and is presently in the hospital. Yesterday, Ricci, who...

First things first, let’s deal with how these things are decided. At the top of the list? You guessed it: goals. That’s followed by assists in the event that players are tied. If things are still all square after that, the player who was on the pitch for … read more via Daily Maverick –...

Host nation Russia have one foot in the last 16 of the World Cup after a resounding 3-1 win over Egypt on Tuesday despite the return from injury of Mohamed Salah. After a tight first half in a rain-drenched Saint Petersburg, Egypt captain..... read more via Punch Newspapers –...

Senegal recorded the first African win at the 2018 World Cup when they beat Poland 2-1 on Tuesday thanks to a deflected Thiago Cionek own goal and a terrible error by Polish 'keeper Wojciech Szczesny. West Bromwich Albion midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak got Poland back in the game with...

Senegal beat Poland 2-1 to record Africa's first win at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, in their group H game on Tuesday, June 19. Senegal recorded Africa's first win of the... Read more via Pulse.ng – https://ift.tt/2MH08Ce Get More Nigeria Sports News