2018 World Cup

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France vow no let up in last 16 race

France vow no let up in last 16 race

France are vowing no let up of their thrilling attacking style as they seek to storm into the last 16 of the World Cup against Ecuador on Wednesday.

Beware of Messi!

Beware of Messi!

The Super Eagles play Argentina today for a place in the 2nd round of the Brazil World Cup with only one player in mind – Messi.

Don’t be selfish, Keshi warns Eagles

Don’t be selfish, Keshi warns Eagles

Emmanuel Emenike powered past a Bosnian defender to provide the assist that Osaze Odemwingie clinically finished to give Nigeria a 1-0 victory that has now placed the Super Eagles on a good stead to qualify for the second round of the ongoing World Cup in Brazil.

Fear of sell-out grips Nigeria

Fear of sell-out grips Nigeria

Nigerian officials were very uncomfortable yesterday with the news of a possible sell-out of the all-important match between Iran and Bosnia Hezergovina.

Argentine fans take over Brazil

Argentine fans take over Brazil

Besides Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria is regarded as the most potent striker in the Argentina side that confronts Nigeria today.

FIFA investigates alleged Suarez bite

FIFA investigates alleged Suarez bite

FIFA officials are investigating claims by Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini that Uruguay’s Luis Suarez bit him during Tuesday’s World Cup match.

Suarez bit me and should’ve been sent off – Chiellini

Suarez bit me and should’ve been sent off – Chiellini

Italy centre-back Giorgio Chiellini insisted Uruguay striker Luis Suarez bit him during the World Cup clash between the teams in Natal on Tuesday.

“He bit me, it’s clear, I still have the mark,” Chiellini told Italian television station Rai after the match.

“The referee should have blown his whistle and given him a red card, also because he was simulating,” added the Juventus player.