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Ridiculed the world over for faking and diving during a disappointing World Cup campaign in Russia, Brazilian forward C has admitted to “exaggerated” reactions saying he is still learning to deal with frustration.... read more via Popular Standard Digital News Feeds – https://ift.tt/2LSSnv8...

Paul Pogba hosts pool party in Los Angeles as he continues to celebrate France’s World Cup win ahead of returning to Manchester United for the new Premier League season Paul Pogba is continuing to celebrate France’s World Cup win in Los Angeles Pogba is currently on holiday with … read...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that 75 out of 230 stranded Nigerian football fans absconded in Russia after the 2018 World Cup. The ministry’s spokesman, Tope Elias-Fatile, said in Abuja on Wednesday that the fans absconded in spite of government’s efforts to help … read more...

Nigeria’s Super Eagles Ahmed Musa’s goal against Iceland was ranked eighth among the Top 10 goals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup which held in Russia.... read more via NaijaBizCom.Com – https://ift.tt/2Low4OG Get More Nigeria Sports News

With voting closed on Monday, the result of the poll for the best goal of Russia 2018 World Cup will be unveiled today. Nigeria’s Ahmed Musa and 16 other players whose goals were shortlisted will then know if their exploits gathered enough public support. Eighteen goals were … read more via...

Confederations of African Football (CAF) president, Ahmad has revealed his frustration with the poor showing of the five African nations at the recently concluded FIFA World Cup in Russia. Nigeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Senegal and Morocco all failed … read more via Vanguard News –...

Brazilian ace, Neymar has stated that there was no ill-feeling between him and France youngster, Kylian Mbappe. There were claims that Neymar did not congratulate Mbappe, his teammate at PSG, after the 19-year-old helped France win their second World Cup in history. But Metro UK quoted the …...

France striker, Olivier Giroud, has confirmed he will fulfill his vow to shave his head, after losing a bet made at the 2018 World Cup. Giroud promised to cut off all his hair, if Les Bleus won the tournament. Despite not having a single shot on target … read more via Daily Post Nigeria –...

They riled up their fans. They highlighted their star players and invited the next big scorer to try out. They seemed poised to take one or more direct shots at their goal. And yet the World Cup utterly fizzled for the Islamic State..... read more via SOCCER news, photos, and video – Yahoo...

Croatia forward Nikola Kalinic has not accepted a runners-up medal after his country’s 4-2 World Cup final defeat to France because he was sent home early in the competition, reports in the Croatian media said. Kalinic, dismissed from the squad following the 2-0 victory over Nigeria in their...

Carlos Tevez has told Lionel Messi not to retire from international football following Argentina’s chaotic World Cup in Russia. It was a forgettable campaign for Messi and Argentina, who were eliminated by eventual champions France in the last 16 at Russia 2018 as Jorge Sampaoli later …...

The Manchester United boss hailed the midfielder’s performances in the late stages of the tournament and hopes it leads to further success. Jose Mourinho has pointedly urged Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba to “understand why” he was one of the stars of France’s World Cup triumph. …...

Pulse Sports has compiled its team of the tournament for the 2018 FIFA World Cup based on glaring performances by individual players … read more via pulse.ng – Nigeria’s entertainment & lifestyle platform online – https://ift.tt/2uIcXUI Get More Nigeria Sports News

We hoped for a great World Cup, and that is what we got. Russia put on a great show. The stadiums were full, the supporters were well behaved, and the countries and players produced some incredible performances that will long be remembered.... read more via SOCCER news, photos, and video –...

The 2018 World Cup is now officially concluded after France beat Croatia 4-2 in the final encounter played on Sunday at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia. Below are lists of players who won different individual awards at the tournament. Golden Ball (Best player of the tournament) …...

France erupted in joy on Sunday as the country clinched the World Cup, with fans streaming into the streets, honking car horns and flying the tricolore flag at the start of an enormous national celebration. Cheers rang out throughout the country for each of four goals in the final as... read...

France are world champions for a second time as Les Bleus ran wild while Croatia’s energy reserves ran dry to win a thrilling World Cup final 4-2 in Moscow on Sunday. Didier Deschamps’s men also ...... read more via Channels Television – https://ift.tt/2Lk2TYV Get More Nigeria Sports News

The Russia 2018 World cup experienced a great number of "First of’s" which has been curated below; 1 – There was just one goalless draw at the 2018 World Cup (France vs Denmark), the fewest at any World Cup tournament since … read more via The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper – Nigeria and World...

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...