2018 World Cup
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It has been a huge consolation for Africans, knowing that some France international footballers who played major roles in the team’s successful World Cup campaign were of African descent, after all. Image: Trevor Noah However, South Africa’s Trevor Noah took the fall when he claimed on the Daily Show that credit for France’s victory…
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Rivaldo has raged against the officiating referee for what he described as “a colossal error” that turned the Croatia’s 2018 FIFA World Cup finals in favor of 2-time winners France. Feeling disappointed and unhappy with the opener, Rivaldo argued against Antoine Griezmann’s antics which resulted in a free-kick, and a goal, thanks to Mandzukic’s unsuspecting…
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Pele excitedly joined in the 2018 FIFA World Cup celebrations with a congratulatory message to France international footballer Kylian Mbappe, who scored a goal against Croatia at the finals and was awarded the tournament’s Young Player Award for his exploits. Image: Kylian Mbappe “Only the second teenager to have scored a goal in a #WorldCupFinal!”…
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A highly-motivated Croatian team surprised football lovers with their 2-1 victory against England during last night’s nerve-racking encounter in Russia, but Luka Modric says the motivation behind that memorable quarterfinal result came from the disrespectful taunts delivered by English reporters ahead of the match. ‘We owe the success to English journalists and pundits from television…
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Team Nigeria will most likely proceed to Round 16 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup following reports of mutiny in Argentina camp following their disappointing 1-1 draw with Iceland and 3-0 loss to Croatia. Argentina players revolted against Jorge Sampaoli on Thursday night, calling for his immediate withdrawal as Les Albiceleste manager. Image: Jorge Sampaoli…
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Celia Cuccittini has begged football lovers on behalf of her son, Lionel Messi, following his penalty miss against Iceland during Argentina’s opening match at the 2018 World Cup. Image shows Messi and Celia Cuccittini says the famous No. 10 has cried and suffered to achieve his elusive World Cup dream with La Albiceleste. Speaking ahead of…
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Rafael Márquez is playing his fifth World Cup for Mexico, an achievement which the country, football team and fans consider an honorable service from the humble, dedicated, and hardworking footballer, yet, his reputation is suffering stains from an alleged relationship with a drug cartel. Image: Rafael Márquez Rafael, 39, represented Mexico at the 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014…
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Diego Maradona made headlines for an alleged racist act against the Asian race ahead of Argentina’s first World Cup match against Iceland. Image: Diego Maradona The football icon purportedly pulled his eyes during a contact with an Asian fan in Russia, knowing fully well that describing Asian eyes as “slanted” is offensive. Maradona, 57,…
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Lionel Messi on Saturday missed a spot-kick during Argentina’s 1-1 draw with Iceland, and the regrettable moment which could have boosted his side’s World Cup dreams at Spartak Stadium in Moscow, instead, aroused doubts that the Barcelona hit-man is ready to kiss the trophy. Image shows Lionel Messi vs Iceland Messi captains Argentina national team, and…
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Gerard Pique has called out Cristiano Ronaldo for cheating during Friday’s match, saying the Portugal international footballer dived for a crucial free-kick which twisted the outcome to a 3-3 draw. Feeling relaxed and purposeful despite the tensed atmosphere, Ronaldo skilfully dazzled the Spaniards with a kick that drove the ball over the human-wall and into…
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Fernando Hierro, coach of the Spanish side that played against Portugal in Group B’s second match, says Cristiano Ronaldo is not better than any of his players notwithstanding the overwhelming skills and courage possessed by the Real Madrid ace. Ronaldo scored a hat-trick against La Rojas thus making history as one of the four footballers…
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 14 July suffered a humiliating 0-5 loss to Team Russia, and sports minister Turki al-Sheikh has been criticized for his players’ below-average performance against the World Cup hosts. Denis Cheryshev scored a brace for the Russians while his teammates – Yury Gazinskiy, Artem Dzyuba and Aleksandr Golovin – shared…
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Lionel Messi admits Argentina is not one of the favorites to win the 2018 World Cup, yet, he says his dream of kissing the World Cup trophy is achievable only if five countries are eliminated from the global tournament. Image: Lionel Messi Speaking ahead of the football competition which kicks off on 14 July in…
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Neymar’s doctor Rodrigo Lasmar expressed optimism that the Paris Saint-Germain star will lead Brazil to a successful World Cup in Russia, but Thiago Silva sees his teammate’s absence from the team as an advantage to be exploited for a good reason. Neymar, 26, has repeatedly encountered serious injuries since overcoming pains and trauma from his last World…
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