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    Sports FIFA World Cup: Leroy Sane Missing As Germany Announce Final Squad List [SEE FULL LIST]

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    Burn Messi shirts if he plays in Jerusalem, Palestinian FA tells fans – Vanguard News

    Ramallah (Palestine) – The Palestine Football Association head has urged fans to burn pictures of Argentina striker Lionel Messi and replicas of his shirt if he plays against Israel in Jerusalem next weekend. FC Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi reacts during the UEFA Champions...
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    2018 World Cup: Kanu robbed of N4 million at Russian airport – Daily Post Nigeria

    Former Super Eagles captain, Kanu Nwankwo has been robbed on the way to Kaliningrad in Russia. Russian News Agency, TASS reports that US$11,000 (approximately N4 million) was stolen from him. The former Arsenal striker was traveling from London to Moscow. Kanu was heading to Kaliningrad, the...
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    Guerrero Scores Twice On Peru Return After Doping Ban Drama – Channels Television

    Paolo Guerrero scored twice in a 3-0 friendly win over Saudi Arabia to cap an emotional week for the Peru captain who was cleared to play at the World Cup after his long legal battle against a 14-month drugs suspension. The 34-year-old striker won a last-ditch legal appeal on Thursday to appear...
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    Lokosa: I have no regrets missing Russia 2018 – Vanguard News

    Nigeria Professional Football League hot shot, Junior Lokosa said he was at peace with coach Gernot Rohr’s decision to drop him from the Russia 2018 World Cup tournament. Lokosa Lokosa, a toast of the NPFL fans made his Super Eagles debut against Congo DR during a friendly in … read more...
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    Why We Booed Dele Alli – Nigerian Football Lovers – Naijaloaded | Nigeria’s Most Visited...

    British born Nigerian football star Dele Alli was booed every time he touched the ball during the pre-World Cup friendly match yesterday between Nigeria and England. And Nigerians have revealed the reason behind their action of the popular social media platform, … read more via Naijaloaded...
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    FIFA WC: Don’t judge me on England game — Onazi – Vanguard News

    Midfielder Ogenyi Onazi, has explained his poor performance against England at Wembley Stadium, and has assured fans that there is bound to be an improvement before the World Cup tournament. Onazi Onazi was missing in the game, the Eagles lost 2-1. His miss timed tackle gave Harry Kane …...
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    Pre-World Cup friendly: Neymar fires Brazil to victory over Croatia – Premium Times Nigeria

    Neymar marked his first appearance since February by scoring the opening goal to help Brazil to a 2-0 victory over Croatia at Anfield Sunday afternoon. The world’s most expensive footballer had been a doubt for this summer’s World Cup in recent months due to an injury, but he showed...
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    Super Eagles arrive Vienna, Austria, in final preparation for the World Cup – Naija Ng

    The players and officials of the Nigerian team have arrived Vienna, Austria, and they will be heading their Avita Resort Base camp where they will train for the next couple of days. The Super Eagles were narrowly beaten 2-1 on Saturday, June, 2, by England at the famous Wembley Stadium...
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    Nigeria must improve before World Cup admits Mikel – Vanguard News

    Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel admits his side have to improve quickly if they are to make an impact at the World Cup. The Super Eagles lost 2-1 to England in a friendly at Wembley on Saturday. Nigeria’s midfielder John Obi Mikel looks to pass the ball during … read more via Vanguard News...
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    England 2 Nigeria 1: Three Lions impress in World Cup warm-up – Goal.com News – International

    Goals from Gary Cahill and Harry Kane saw England to victory versus Nigeria as Gareth Southgate’s World Cup preparations build to a climax. England enjoyed a morale-boosting Wembley triumph with a 2-1 win over Nigeria in their penultimate match before heading to the World Cup in Russia. Gareth...
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    We’re not going to Russia for money –Super Eagles – INFORMATION NIGERIA

    The Super Eagles have declared that patriotism, more than anything else, will be enough motivation for their performance at the World Cup. Speaking Wednesday evening, at an event at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja Leicester City and Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho said there was more to the...
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    World Cup: Carl Ikeme rues missing out Super Eagles’ squad – TODAY.NG

    Nigeria goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme, has expressed disappointment that he will not be part of the Super Eagles’ squad to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Ikeme, who took to his Twitter handle to express his disappointment, however, wished the team good luck in the tournament as he continues...
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    England v Nigeria: ‘We Know Them’ – Mikel, Iheanacho Boast – Olisa.tv

    Nigeria skipper John Obi Mikel and Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho fancy the Super Eagles chances when they trade tackles with England in a glamour international friendly at Wembley on Saturday. Super Eagles midfielder Mikel has reminded everybody that he spent more than ten years at...
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    England vs Nigeria: Rohr reveals Super Eagles’ game plans – Daily Post Nigeria

    Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr has confirmed that he will play his ‘best team’ in Saturday’s pre-World Cup friendly against England at Wembley. Rohr told reporters on Friday during his pre-match press conference that he will pick his preferred starters for the clash against the...
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    Neuer poised to be Germany’s No. 1 at WC – SOCCER news, photos, and video – Yahoo! Sports

    Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will be Germany’s No. 1 at the 2018 World Cup if he makes the final squad, says national team manager Oliver Bierhoff. The 32-year-old Bayern Munich man has not played a competitive match since undergoing surgery for a broken … read more via SOCCER news, photos, and...
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    “First Time We Are Going To Competition Without Issues Of Money & Bonuses” – Mikel – Nairaland

    ‪This is the first time we are going to a competition like this (FIFA World Cup) with no issues of money/bonuses. All we have to do now is go out there and make Nigeria proud. – Mikel John Obi earlier today in the State House, Abuja.‬.... God Bless … read more via Nairaland –...
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    I Feel More Comfortable Playing For England Than Manchester United – Jesse Lingard - 360nobs

    Jesse Lingard has revealed that he feels “more comfortable” playing for England than for Manchester United. Jesse Lingard,25, will be part of Gareth Southgate‘s 23-man squad travelling to Russia following a fruitful season at club level in which he scored 13 goals in 48 games. Lingard, who has...
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    The Nigeria World Cup Kit Has Broken Pre-Order Records – Highsnobiety

    Although the much-hyped Nigeria World Cup soccer kit isn’t in stores yet, it’s apparently already breaking records. According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the jersey has hit pre-orders of 3 million ahead of its official May 29 release. The NFF says Nike unveiled the pre-order...
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    World Cup: Victor Moses gets more time off camp to celebrate wedding anniversary – TODAY.NG

    Chelsea star Victor Moses will only join up the rest of the Super Eagles squad in London after he was given extra days to celebrate his wedding anniversary. Victor Moses is the only player yet to join the Eagles World Cup........... read more via TODAY.NG – https://ift.tt/2Jdcnr9 Get More...
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