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Fernando Hierro, Spain’s manager at the 2018 World Cup in Russia has stepped down after a disappointing outing at the tournament. Hierro, who led Spain to the last 16 will not return to his former role as sporting director. He was placed in temporary charge of the team after Julen Lopetegui was sacked on the…

BREAKING: Croatia shatter Russia’s World Cup dream to qualify for semi-final

Jul 7, 2018

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Femi Ajasa

in News, Nigeria, Sports

Croatia beat Russia 4-3 on penalties on Saturday to set up a World Cup semi-final against England after a dramatic match full of twists and turns. The teams were locked at 1-1 after 90 minutes and remained locked – though at 2-2 – after extra time, before being forced into a shootout. Russia and Croatia…

[BREAKING] World Cup: England advance into semi-finals

Jul 7, 2018

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Harry Maguire and Dele Alli scored headers as England booked their place in a first World Cup semi-final since 1990 by beating Sweden 2-0. Maguire and Alli struck either side of half-time in Samara on Saturday to move the Three Lions into the last four, and they will face either Croatia or hosts Russia on…

World Cup: Belgium’s victory over Brazil, set up all-European semi-finals

Jul 7, 2018

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There will be five European teams in the semi-final of the World Cup for only the fifth time, after Brazil were dumped out by Belgium on Friday night. Roberto Martinez’s came into the quarter-final tie as underdogs, but raced into a two-goal lead before the break. Fernandinho’s own goal gave Belgium the lead, before Kevin…

Lack of pressure means England can win World Cup – Eriksson

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England are benefiting from playing without “enormous pressure” and can go all the way and win the World Cup if they beat Sweden in Saturday’s quarter-final, says Sven-Goran Eriksson. Swede Eriksson guided England to successive World Cup quarter-finals in 2002 and 2006 before resigning. “Before my time, during my time and a little bit after…

Nigerians reacts, thrilled by France progress at the World Cup

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Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann scored as France advanced to a World Cup semi-final against either Belgium or Brazil after easing past Uruguay on Friday. Following an opening passage high on energy but bereft of quality, Varane glanced home a Griezmann free-kick to open the scoring before the Atletico Madrid man doubled France’s advantage just…

[BREAKING] World Cup: France through to semi-finals after defeating Uruguay

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Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann scored as France advanced to a World Cup semi-final against either Belgium or Brazil after easing past Uruguay on Friday. Following an opening passage high on energy but bereft of quality, Varane glanced home a Griezmann free-kick to open the scoring before the Atletico Madrid man doubled France’s advantage just…

World Cup: Sweden are easy to analyse, difficult to beat, says Coach

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Sweden Coach Janne Andersson has full confidence in his team’s straightforward but effective tactics as he prepares his side for their World Cup quarter-final clash with England on Saturday. Andersson’s men are aiming to reach the last four for the first time since 1994 when they finished third in the United States. Sweden’s success at…

2018 World Cup: Facts you need to know about the quarter-finalists

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