group d 2018

Argentina legend Maradona to undergo knee surgery - Reports

Argentina legend Maradona to undergo knee surgery - Reports

Former Argentina striker Diego Maradona will undergo knee surgery in Colombia, local media reported on Wednesday. 7 Jun 2018
Nigeria Lose 1-0 to Czechia in Final WC Friendly

Nigeria Lose 1-0 to Czechia in Final WC Friendly

World Cup-bound Nigeria lost 1-0 to the Czech Republic in their final warm-up match ahead of this summer's tournament on Wednesday. 7 Jun 2018
Argentina's friendly against Israel cancelled

Argentina's friendly against Israel cancelled

A friendly ahead of this summer’s tournament between World Cup-bound Argentina and Israel was cancelled, the Argentine sports newspaper Ole reported on Tuesday. 6 Jun 2018
Iceland Names Final 23-Man Squad for 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia

Iceland Names Final 23-Man Squad for 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Iceland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson has named his final 23-man squad that will travel to Russia for the FIFA World Cup this summer, the Football Association of Iceland announced on its official Twitter account on Monday. 4 Jun 2018
Swedish, Icelandic Prime Ministers to boycott World Cup

Swedish, Icelandic Prime Ministers to boycott World Cup

STOCKHOLM, June 4 (Sputnik) - Swedish and Icelandic prime ministers will not attend the opening ceremony or the matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup set to be held in Russia this summer, Swedish media reported on Monday. 4 Jun 2018
Forward Musa, Defender Idowu Named in Nigeria's World Cup Squad

Forward Musa, Defender Idowu Named in Nigeria's World Cup Squad

MOSCOW, June 3 (Sputnik) - On loan CSKA Moscow forward Ahmed Musa and Amkar Perm defender Bryan Idowu have been included in Nigeria’s final 2018 FIFA World Cup squad, the Nigerian Football Federation announced on its Twitter account on Sunday. 3 Jun 2018
Brazil Striker Neymar to Play in Croatia Friendly

Brazil Striker Neymar to Play in Croatia Friendly

MOSCOW, June 2 (Sputnik) - Brazil star striker Neymar will play in a friendly against Croatia after three-month absence due to an injury, Brazil head coach Tite said Saturday. 3 Jun 2018
A bluffer's guide to Group D

A bluffer's guide to Group D

In the immediate aftermath of a World Cup draw, fans and journalists alike quickly scanned through the list of nations, looking to locate the infamous ‘group of death’. 30 May 2018
Messi on form ahead of his final shot at glory

Messi on form ahead of his final shot at glory

Lionel Messi struck his sixth international hat-trick this morning as Argentina beat Haiti 4-0 in their latest World Cup warm-up match. 30 May 2018
Nigeria Held by DR Congo to 1-1 Draw in Pre-World Cup Friendly

Nigeria Held by DR Congo to 1-1 Draw in Pre-World Cup Friendly

MOSCOW, May 28 (Sputnik) - World Cup-bound Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo in an exhibition game as they continue their preparations for next month’s tournament in Russia. 29 May 2018
Nigeria Forward Simon Ruled Out of 2018 FIFA World Cup Due to Injury - Head Coach

Nigeria Forward Simon Ruled Out of 2018 FIFA World Cup Due to Injury - Head Coach

MOSCOW, May 28 (Sputnik) - Nigeria forward Moses Simon is confirmed to miss the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia due to a thigh injury, head coach Gernot Rohr said. 29 May 2018