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Argentina Legend Maradona Not Hospitalized After Nigeria Win - Medics
Argentina legend Diego Maradona had his pulse measured after Argentina's 2-1 win over Nigeria on Tuesday, but was not hospitalised, an ambulance worker has insisted.
27 Jun 2018
Over 250,000 fans have attended St. Petersburg games so far
Almost 256,000 football fans attended the 2018 World Cup matches that have been held in St. Petersburg so far, the city’s Tourism Development Committee says.
27 Jun 2018
Cheerleaders greet Mexican and Swedish fans in Yekaterinburg
Mexico and Sweden fans arriving by train were greeted by local cheerleaders in Yekaterinburg.
27 Jun 2018
Argentina star Maradona risks becoming 'laughing stock' - Lineker
Former England striker Gary Lineker, who hosted the World Cup draw in Moscow in December, said former World Cup champion Diego Maradona risked becoming "laughing stock" after his obscene gesture in the World Cup encounter between Argentina and Nigeria.
27 Jun 2018
Croatia Likely to Beat Denmark in Round of 16 Match - Croatia Defender Lovren
ROSTOV-ON-DON, June 27 (Sputnik) - Liverpool and Croatia defender Dejan Lovren said Wednesday that his side were likely to beat their next FIFA World Cup opponents Denmark.
27 Jun 2018
Argentina Forward Meza 'Happy' to Qualify for FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage
ST. PETERSBURG, June 27 (Sputnik) - Argentina forward Maximiliano Meza said Wednesday that he was "happy" to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
27 Jun 2018
Iceland Thank Russia for 'Warm Welcome' at FIFA World Cup
MOSCOW, June 27 (Sputnik) - The Icelandic national football team thanked Russia on Wednesday for a "warm welcome" at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
27 Jun 2018
Iceland Midfielder Sigurdsson Says 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia 'Wonderful Journey'
ROSTOV-ON-DON, June 27 (Sputnik) - Everton and Iceland midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson said Wednesday that the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia was a "wonderful journey" for the Icelandic team.
27 Jun 2018
Argentina Legend Maradona Denies Hospitalization After 2-1 Win Over Nigeria
MOSCOW, June 27 (Sputnik) - Former World Cup champion Diego Maradona denied the information on his hospitalization following the 2018 FIFA World Cup encounter between Argentina and Nigeria on Wednesday.
27 Jun 2018
Mikel: Referee failed to award 'clear penalty' against Argentina
Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel said that the referee, who officiated his team's final Group D match against Argentina, did not award his side a "clear penalty" for a handball despite consulting the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system.
27 Jun 2018
Defender Mercado Says Nobody Wants to Win More Than Argentina
ST PETERSBURG, June 27 (Sputnik) - Argentina Defender Gabriel Mercado said on Tuesday that his side have gone through a lot at this year's World Cup and not a single team has such desire to win as Argentina.
27 Jun 2018
Maradona hospitalised after Argentina v Nigeria encounter - reports
Former World Cup champion Diego Maradona was hospitalised in Saint Petersburg after Argentina’s 2-1 victory against Nigeria.
27 Jun 2018
Messi expects tough game against 'explosive' France
Argentina captain Lionel Messi said his side's next round of 16 match against France is going to be very difficult.
27 Jun 2018
Iceland Head Coach Says Team Showed Character Against Croatia But Football 'Tough' Game
MOSCOW, June 26 (Sputnik) - Iceland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said that his players did their absolute best in their 2-1 defeat to Croatia and showed their true character but football was a "tough" game.
27 Jun 2018
Rohr praises Idowu for dealing with Messi
Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr said on Tuesday night that he was happy with defender Brian Idowu's performance how he dealt with Argentina’s captain Lionel Messi, despite their 2-1 loss which knocked them out of the tournament.
27 Jun 2018
France had a hard time in Group C says Deschamps
France had a hard time during the World Cup group stage, according to head coach Didier Deschamps, but still achieved their goal and qualified for the round of 16.
27 Jun 2018
Rohr proud of Nigeria players despite elimination
Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr said Tuesday night that he is very proud of his side's performance at the World Cup, despite Nigeria being eliminated from the competition following 2-1 defeat to Argentina in their final group stage match.
27 Jun 2018
Guerrero says Peru deserved more than third place
Peru striker Paolo Guerrero said on Tuesday night that his team deserved more than just to finish third in their group at World Cup in Russia.
27 Jun 2018
Nigeria v Argentina player ratings
Argentina were outrun and overpowered by a youthful Nigeria side for much of their decisive Group D encounter in St Petersburg.
27 Jun 2018
Argentina v Nigeria watched by sell-out crowd
The Group D match between Argentina and Nigeria at the St. Petersburg Stadium was attended by a sell-out crowd of 64,468 supporters, FIFA said on Tuesday via the tournament's official Twitter account.
27 Jun 2018
Messi named man of the match against Nigeria
Lionel Messi was named man of the match as his country beat Nigeria 2-1 in Saint Petersburg, which saw them qualify for the knockout stage, where they will play France.
27 Jun 2018
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