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Maradona Apologizes for Criticizing US Referee Geiger After Colombia-England Match

Maradona Apologizes for Criticizing US Referee Geiger After Colombia-England Match

MOSCOW, July 5 (Sputnik) - Argentina legend Diego Maradona apologized on Thursday for lashing out at US referee Mark Geiger, who officiated Tuesday's FIFA World Cup round of 16 match between Colombia and England. 6 Jul 2018
FIFA condemn Maradona for slamming American ref

FIFA condemn Maradona for slamming American ref

FIFA has rebuked Argentina legend Diego Maradona for his harsh criticism of US referee Mark Geiger, who took charge of England's fiercely-contested win over Colombia on Wednesday morning. 5 Jul 2018
Sampaoli to step down as Argentina head coach - Reports

Sampaoli to step down as Argentina head coach - Reports

Jorge Sampaoli is set to step down as Argentina head coach after his side were beaten 4-3 by France in the last 16 of the World Cup, according to nation's media. 2 Jul 2018
Argentina midfielder Biglia retires from international football

Argentina midfielder Biglia retires from international football

Argentina midfielder Lucas Biglia has announced his retirement from the national team following their defeat to France on Saturday. 1 Jul 2018
Mbappe can become world's best says Hernandez

Mbappe can become world's best says Hernandez

France defender Lucas Hernandez said his teammate Kylian Mbappe could become world's best player if he continued to play the way he did in the World Cup round of 16 match against Argentina. 1 Jul 2018
France did not panic against Argentina says Lloris

France did not panic against Argentina says Lloris

France did not give in to panic after Argentina scored their third goal in the last minutes of the round of 16 game on Saturday, goalkeeper Hugo Lloris said. 1 Jul 2018
Win over Argentina increases France’s chances says Kante

Win over Argentina increases France’s chances says Kante

France’s victory over Argentina has changed the team’s chances at the World Cup for the better, France midfielder N'Golo Kante said on Saturday. 1 Jul 2018
France were stronger than Argentina says Mascherano

France were stronger than Argentina says Mascherano

Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano said on Saturday that France were stronger than his side in the World Cup round of 16 match. 1 Jul 2018
Deschamps says Mbappe is quicker than ex-Brazil star Ronaldo

Deschamps says Mbappe is quicker than ex-Brazil star Ronaldo

France head coach Didier Deschamps said Saturday that forward Kylian Mbappe was even quicker than former Brazil striker Ronaldo, but it was not right to compare such a young player with a World Cup winner. 1 Jul 2018
Argentina did everything for Messi to fulfill potential says Sampaoli

Argentina did everything for Messi to fulfill potential says Sampaoli

Argentina did its best for captain Lionel Messi to fully reveal his potential, head coach Jorge Sampaoli said on Saturday. 1 Jul 2018
Mascherano retires from international football

Mascherano retires from international football

Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano has announced his retirement from the national team followed their defeat to France on Saturday. 1 Jul 2018
Sampaoli unsure about his future after Argentina exit

Sampaoli unsure about his future after Argentina exit

Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli said on Saturday that there was nothing he could say regarding his future with the team after they were defeated 4-3 by France and crashed out of the World Cup. 1 Jul 2018
Mbappe: Don't compare me to Pele!

Mbappe: Don't compare me to Pele!

France striker Kylian Mbappe became the first teenager in 60 years to score a brace in a World Cup match with his double against Argentina. 1 Jul 2018
Around 43,000 fans attended France and Argentina's 4-3 thriller

Around 43,000 fans attended France and Argentina's 4-3 thriller

The World Cup round of 16 match between France and Argentina was played in front of a sell-out crowd of 42,873 fans at Kazan Arena. 1 Jul 2018
Mbappe claims Man of Match after Argentina double

Mbappe claims Man of Match after Argentina double

France forward Kylian Mbappe was named the man of the match after putting in a stunning display to help his country beat Argentina 4-3 in Kazan this morning. 1 Jul 2018
Deschamps becomes France’s longest-serving head coach

Deschamps becomes France’s longest-serving head coach

France head coach Didier Deschamps has become France's longest-serving manager after leading his side to victory over Argentina in their World Cup round of 16 match. 1 Jul 2018

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