Tag: World cup
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BREAKING: France defeat Croatia, lift 2018 World Cup trophy
France has won the World Cup by defeating Croatia 4-2 in Moscow. It is the second World Cup trophy for France since the tournament was held in the nation back in 1998. With an average age of 26, France had the second youngest team in the tournament, and their golden generation featuring Paul Pogba, Antoine…
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World Cup Ends Today; Or Does It? – Tony Ajero
By Tony Ajero Today, the curtain falls on this once-in-four years global fiesta. More than 3.2 billion people (the population that saw the 2014 edition) will follow the France Croatia battle for the best soccer playing nation in the world. Croatia have never won it. France have – once when they hosted it in 1998.…
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Super Eagles’ early exit from World Cup still hurts – Balogun
Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun, is still haunted by the team’s early ouster from the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Gernot Rohr’s men failed to progress to the knockout round following a 2-1 defeat against Argentina in their last group game. The West Africans opened their account in Russia with a 2-0 loss to…
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France out to rectify Euro 2016 mistakes in World Cup final – Pogba
France are determined not to make the same mistakes they did two years ago in losing the Euro 2016 final. France will take on Croatia for the biggest prize in football, and midfielder Paul Pogba said on Thursday that he wants the team to banish their 2016 devil. France face the Croats in the World…
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BREAKING: Croatia through to 2018 World Cup final
Croatia defeat England 2-1 on Wednesday to advance into 2018 FIFA World Cup final. England’s bid to reach a first World Cup final since 1966 came to an end in the last four as they lost in extra time to Croatia in Moscow. Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic scored the winning goal in the 109th minute,…
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England face toughest World Cup test against Croatia – Southgate
Gareth Southgate has warned that England’s semi-final against Croatia will be his side’s toughest test at the World Cup so far. The Three Lions’ run to the final four has included victories in 90 minutes over Tunisia, Panama and Sweden, a penalty shootout win against Colombia, and a defeat to Belgium. England play Croatia in…
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France defeat Belgium to reach 2018 World Cup final
France will face England or Croatia in the World Cup final after edging past European neighbours Belgium in the semi-final in St Petersburg. Defender Samuel Umtiti scored the winning goal for the 1998 champions in the second half with a towering header from Antoine Griezmann’s corner. Didier Deschamps’ side were on the back foot for…
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England: Museum bids for Southgate’s World Cup waistcoat
Football may not be the only thing ‘coming home’ this month as England boss Gareth Southgate’s World Cup waistcoat is being sought by the Museum of London. Over 300 years since the sleeveless garment was first worn by King Charles II in the English capital, unlikely trendsetter Southgate has made waistcoats popular again. The England…
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It’s a miracle that Croatia are in World Cup semi-final – Dalic
Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic admits it is a “miracle” his side are in the World Cup semi-final. Croatia face England on Wednesday night in Moscow in their first last-four appearance at the World Cup since 1998. They beat both Denmark and Russia on penalties in the knockout stages, and Dalic says this period is the…
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2018 World Cup: Who wears the crown… the favourites or underdogs?
The 21st edition of the World Cup is nearing a conclusion and some of the best players in world football have graced the stage in Russia.With 32 teams taking part it can be difficult to predict a winner, but some teams are inevitably better equipped than others when it comes to personnel. However, at every…