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Paraguay's President-Elect Says South America Should Hold 2030 World Cup

Paraguay's President-Elect Says South America Should Hold 2030 World Cup

It would be fair to allow Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay to jointly host the FIFA World Cup in 2030, as it will be the 100th anniversary of South America's staging of the first ever championship, Paraguay's president-elect Mario Abdo Benitez told Sputnik. 16 Jun 2018
Sampaoli Certain Messi Will Prove His Worth

Sampaoli Certain Messi Will Prove His Worth

Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli said on Friday that he was certain that Lionel Messi would show what he was capable of at the 2018 World Cup. 16 Jun 2018
Rohr says Musa will play against Croatia

Rohr says Musa will play against Croatia

Leicester City and Nigeria forward Ahmed Musa will play some part in the World Cup Group D match against Croatia on Saturday, Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr said on Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Croatia v Nigeria player ratings

Croatia v Nigeria player ratings

They can't all be classics. Croatia beat Nigeria 2-0 to take control of Group D after a rather drab affair in Kaliningrad. 16 Jun 2018
Iceland Want to Spring Surprise at 2018 FIFA World Cup - Captain Gunnarsson

Iceland Want to Spring Surprise at 2018 FIFA World Cup - Captain Gunnarsson

Iceland midfielder and captain Aron Gunnarsson said Friday that Iceland wanted to give their fans "a surprise" at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 15 Jun 2018
Iceland refuse to lose their cool against the big boys

Iceland refuse to lose their cool against the big boys

Iceland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said on Friday that his team would not fear anyone if they get past the group stage at the FIFA World Cup in Russia. 15 Jun 2018
Iceland boss: We won't man-mark Messi

Iceland boss: We won't man-mark Messi

Iceland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson won't be heaping the daunting task of keeping Lionel Messi quiet on any individual player. 15 Jun 2018
Iceland train ahead of Argentina clash

Iceland train ahead of Argentina clash

All 23 players of the Icelandic national football team trained together at a stadium in Moscow ahead of their Saturday's match against Argentina. 15 Jun 2018
Brazil Midfielder Paulinho Names Five World Cup Favorites

Brazil Midfielder Paulinho Names Five World Cup Favorites

SOCHI, June 13 (Sputnik) - Brazil midfielder Paulinho named Germany, France, Belgium, Spain and Argentina as 2018 FIFA World Cup favorites on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
Manchester United's Mourinho Predicts Ronaldo to Play Against Messi in World Cup Final

Manchester United's Mourinho Predicts Ronaldo to Play Against Messi in World Cup Final

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho in an exclusive interview with RT on Wednesday predicted a clash between Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel Messi in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia. 13 Jun 2018
Gallery: Every stadium at the 2018 World Cup

Gallery: Every stadium at the 2018 World Cup

Take a look at all the grounds which will be hosting games in Russia. Pictures by Getty Images. 12 Jun 2018
Midfielder Banega Misses Argentina's Training Session Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Midfielder Banega Misses Argentina's Training Session Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Argentina midfielder Ever Banega missed his team's open training session at the their base camp in the town of Bronnitsy, outside Moscow, just a few days before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Russia, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Monday. 11 Jun 2018
Five danger men from Group D

Five danger men from Group D

Rising stars, a throw-in specialist and one of the game’s all-time greats. Group D is full of players worth keeping an eye out for. 10 Jun 2018
Gallery: Messi and Ronaldo arrive in Russia

Gallery: Messi and Ronaldo arrive in Russia

The two greatest players in the world have touched down in Russia ahead of the World Cup. Pictures by Getty Images. 10 Jun 2018
Argentina land in Russia

Argentina land in Russia

Argentina national football team arrived in Russia for the upcoming FIFA World Cup on Saturday. 10 Jun 2018
Argentina replace Lanzini with Perez

Argentina replace Lanzini with Perez

River Plate and Argentina midfielder Enzo Perez was called up to the team in place of Manuel Lanzini, who was ruled out of the World Cup with injury earlier this week. 9 Jun 2018