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Argentina Legend Maradona Not Hospitalized After Nigeria Win - Medics

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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
Irvine: Socceroos had more to give

Irvine: Socceroos had more to give

Jackson Irvine believes the Socceroos had more to give in this World Cup but have been sent home regardless after a disappointing defeat to Peru. 27 Jun 2018
Argentina Legend Maradona Denies Hospitalization After 2-1 Win Over Nigeria

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
London calling: Arzani off to the UK

London calling: Arzani off to the UK

Daniel Arzani appears to have played his last game in the A-League with the Socceroo whizz-kid headed to London for a meeting with his agent to decide his club future. 27 Jun 2018
So long Russia: Australia v Peru fan pics

So long Russia: Australia v Peru fan pics

Their teams were bundled out of the World Cup overnight but Australia and Peru fans put up a good show in Sochi on their final day of World Cup action. Peru took the match 2-0 to dump the Aussies to the bottom of the Group C pile. 27 Jun 2018
SBS: 1.5m watch Socceroos crash out

SBS: 1.5m watch Socceroos crash out

Overnight a total of 1.5 million Australians tuned into SBS to watch the Socceroos crash out of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 27 Jun 2018
Mikel: Referee failed to award 'clear penalty' against Argentina

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

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

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

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