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Nigeria Want to Prolong Stay At World Cup Base Says Rohr

Nigeria Want to Prolong Stay At World Cup Base Says Rohr

Nigeria want to prolong the stay at their base camp in Yessentuki, in the South of Russia, for as long as possible during the 2018 World Cup, the west African nation's head coach Gernot Rohr said on Friday. 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 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
The Eagles have landed!

The Eagles have landed!

One corner of Russia just got a fresh dose of cool. 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
Extreme stats: The youngest team, warmest city... and longest national anthem

Extreme stats: The youngest team, warmest city... and longest national anthem

The players are picked, the cities are ready and the teams and fans are beginning to arrive in Russia for the greatest show on Earth. 9 Jun 2018
Iceland Held to 2-2 draw by Ghana

Iceland Held to 2-2 draw by Ghana

World Cup-bound Iceland were held to a 2-2 draw by Ghana in a friendly match at the Laugardalsvöllur stadium in Reykjavik on Thursday. 8 Jun 2018
Nigeria to Arrive at Base Camp in Russia's Yessentuki on June 12 - Region's Governor

Nigeria to Arrive at Base Camp in Russia's Yessentuki on June 12 - Region's Governor

PYATIGORSK, June 7 (Sputnik) - The Nigerian national football team will arrive in the city of Yessentuki in Southern Russia, where they will be based during the FIFA World Cup, on June 12, the region's governor's press service said on Thursday. 7 Jun 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
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

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