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    VIDEO: Germany 0 – 1 Mexico [2018 World Cup] Highlights

    June 17, 2018 - By 

    Hirving Lozano scored the only goal of the game as Mexico secured a thoroughly deserved win over a desperately poor Germany. Germany’s defence of their World Cup title started with a whimper as they suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat to Mexico in Moscow on Sunday. Joachim Low’s side came into the tournament on a run of poor form, winning just one of their six friendlies since qualifying for Russia 2018 with a 100 per cent record. Those recent struggles were evident from the outset against a vibrant Mexico, who scarcely gave their more illustrious opponents a chance to settle during…

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    VIDEO: Croatia 2 – 0 Nigeria [2018 World Cup] Highlights

    June 16, 2018 - By 

    Nigeria are bottom of Group D after Stoke City’s new signing Oghenekaro Etebo scored an own goal in a 2-0 loss to Croatia. Croatia claimed pole position in Group D with a hard-fought 2-0 win against Nigeria thanks to an own goal from Oghenekaro Etebo and a Luka Modric penalty. Midfielder Etebo, who joined Stoke City for €7.2million on Monday, turned a Modric corner into his own net after Ivan Perisic and Mario Mandzukic both flicked the delivery on. Nigeria’s previous goal conceded at the World Cup in 2014 was also an own goal, defender Joseph Yobo the unfortunate player…

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    VIDEO: Portugal 3 – 3 Spain [World Cup 2018] Highlights

    June 15, 2018 - By 

    Spain looked set to beat Iberian rivals Portugal thanks to a Nacho wondergoal, but Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick shared the spoils. Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning hat-trick earned Portugal a dramatic 3-3 draw in their Group B opener against Iberian neighbours Spain. Spain led with three minutes to go after Nacho Fernandez hit a wonderful 25-yard drive but Ronaldo was determined to steal the headlines for himself. And he ended the day with a World Cup match-ball after hitting an outrageous late free-kick to ensure the spoils were shared in this blockbuster clash in Sochi. Captain Ronaldo had given Portugal a fourth-minute lead…

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    Salah ‘almost 100%’ certain to play for Egypt –Coach

    June 14, 2018 - By 

    Egypt coach Hector Cuper said that star striker Mohamed Salah has recovered from his shoulder injury and will almost certainly play against Uruguay in the sides’ World Cup opener on Friday. “We still have to see how training goes today, but I can almost assure you 100 percent that he’ll play, we are all very optimistic that he will be on the pitch,” Cuper announced on Thursday. The 62-year-old Argentine added: “Salah is very good and he’s recovered very quickly.” Salah, who sustained the injury in Liverpool’s Champions League final loss to Real Madrid on May 26, is one of…

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    VIDEO: Nigeria 6 – 0 Gambia [Super Falcons AWCON Qualifier] Highlights 2018

    June 13, 2018 - By 

    The Nigeria national women’s football team, the Super Falcons, have qualified for the 2018 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AWCON) billed to hold in Ghana. The Super Falcons booked their place at the AWCON 2018 in style as they mauled Gambia 6-0 at the Agege Stadium in Lagos on Monday. Having won the first leg 1-0 in Baku last Wednesday, the Super Falcons blew Gambia’s Queen Scorpions out of the way with a massive 7-0 aggregate scoreline. The Super Falcons left no one in doubt that they meant business in Monday’s tie at the soccer temple; taking the lead as…

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    Super Eagles divided Over Rift between Mikel Obi and Onazi

    June 8, 2018 - By 

    A report has it that there is currently a rift between Super Eagles skipper John Obi Mikel and his assistant Ogenyi Onazi. Both players are said to be on a collision course in camp ahead of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup. A source revealed that both players are no longer on talking terms and the tussle for leadership is distracting other players in camp.

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    Meet The New World’s Most Valuable Footballer! [Full List + Photo]

    June 5, 2018 - By 

    Football star, Harry Kane has been named as the most valuable player in the world ahead of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe who both are ranked second and third respectively. According to the CIES Football Observatory algorithm, the 24-year-old Tottenham and England striker is worth £176million. While, Paris Saint-Germain forwards Neymar and Kylian Mbappe are worth £171m and £163m respectively. Barcelona’s Lionel Messi (£161m), Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (£150m) and Spurs’ Dele Alli (£149.8m) were placed in the next three places. Below are the top10 most valuable players in the world 1. Harry Kane (£176m) – England/Tottenham Hotspurs 2. Neymar (£171m) –…

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    VIDEO: Spain 1 – 1 Switzerland [International Friendlies] Highlights 2018

    June 4, 2018 - By 

    Spain’s two-year unbeaten run under coach Julen Lopetegui continued with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in Villarreal on Sunday. David de Gea’s incongruous mistake handed a dogged Switzerland side a 1-1 draw away to Spain in a pre-World Cup friendly. The Manchester United goalkeeper is regarded as being among the world’s finest but he spilled a shot from reported Arsenal target Stephan Lichtsteiner, presenting Ricardo Rodriguez with a tap-in. Spain were producing a commanding display to assert their status as one of the pre-tournament favourites prior to De Gea’s out-of-character error in Villarreal. Vladimir Petkovic’s determined Swiss outfit had kept…