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The World Cup is arousing high passions in Bangladesh, where machete-wielding fans of Brazil and Argentina have clashed in the streets and flags of the two countries are so ubiquitous that some people want to ban them. Ignoring the lack of any obvious link to the South American giants, …...

When the Super Eagles of Nigeria file out on Saturday to do battle against Croatia at the Kaliningrad Stadium, it is possible all four defenders chosen by Gernot Rohr would have been born outside Nigeria. At right-back could be Tyronne Ebuehi; at left back, Bryan … read more via Premium...

Mohamed Salah gave Egypt’s World Cup hopes a huge boost Wednesday when he joined a squad training session at their Grozny base. The Pharoahs’ superstar has been sidelined since suffering a shoulder injury in Liverpool’s Champions League final loss to Real Madrid on May 26. However, an AFP …...

The 23rd tournament is still almost a decade away, but plans are already in place for the first ever 48-country global competition. The 2026 World Cup will be the 23rd edition of the tournament, and will be the first ever edition to include 48 teams. FIFA … read more via Goal.com News –...

Former head coach of the Super Eagles, Johanes Bonfrere has said the team might not do well at the 2018 World Cup because of poor preparations and lack of unity in the squad. Jo lamented the individual style of play, which he claimed is to the detriment … read more via Daily Post Nigeria –...

The wait is finally over. The moment soccer fans across the world have been waiting for over the last four years is here. The 2018 World Cup begins tomorrow, when Russia host Saudi Arabia in the opening game. The tournament’s first big game sees Portugal play Spain on June … read more via...

Jose Mourinho has revealed the four teams he believes will reach the semi-finals of the World Cup. In an interview with RT Sport, the Manchester United manager named Portugal, Brazil, Argentina and Germany as his World Cup semi-finalists. … read more via Metro – https://ift.tt/2Mkz77a Get...

The federal government on Tuesday begged Nigerians traveling to Russia not to escape during or after the 2018 World Cup tournament. Solomon Dalung, Minister of Youths and Sports made the appeal in a chat with newsmen in Abuja. Speaking on the fears of trafficking in persons during … read...

England attacking midfielder, Dele Alli, has promised not to fall foul of new FIFA regulations introduced for the World Cup, which allow referees to punish players retrospectively for infringements during a match...... read more via TODAY.NG – https://ift.tt/2JPFBNj Get More Nigeria...

The Nigeria national team, the Super Eagles, have finally arrived in Russia for the World Cup. The Eagles departed from Austria earlier on Thursday with native attires as they chose to be different from the other..... read more via Premium Times Nigeria – https://ift.tt/2HF4l5G Get More...

Simon Gerharz, a German football enthusiast has predicted that the Super Eagles of Nigeria are not good enough to go to the second round of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup. Gerharz saw the Nigerian team coming third in their group, adding that Croatia … read more via P.M.EXPRESS –...

The Kogi State Government has concluded arrangements to set up 25 centres where interested citizens can watch every match played in Russia 2018 World Cup for free. The viewing centres, one in each federal constituency in the state, will be set up in easily accessible and secure locations …...

Neymar is the most expensive player at the 2018 World Cup. The Brazillian forward already holds the record for the most expensive transfer – the … read more via Forbes – https://ift.tt/2l0vc37 Get More Nigeria Sports News

SENEGAL’S World Cup warm-up clash with South Korea sent social media into meltdown after the game was delayed, and played behind closed doors. No-one seemed to understand why fans were not allowed to watch the match in Austria before the two nations head to Russia. AP:Associated Press...

Goldman Sachs is giving another go at predicting which team will win this year’s World Cup. After incorrectly predicting how the 2014 tournament would turn out, it’s trying again and its calculations say that France, Brazil, Portugal and Germany will make it to the … read more via Engadget...

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has tipped his 2018 World Cup Group G opponents Tunisia to emerge as one of the tournaments surprise packages. The Tunisians were edged 1-0 by Spain in Saturday’s final World Cup warm-up friendly in Krasnodar as they gear up to take on … read more via...

With less than three days to the commencement of the 2018 world soccer tournament in Russia, the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has charged the national team, Super Eagles, to set their eyes on the trophy as the team has all it takes to win the … read more via Vanguard News –...

By Emmanuel Okogba Lionel Messi is not sure if he will continue playing for Argentina after the World Cup in Russia. Messi Messi who will leading his country as he features in his fourth senior World Cup is considering bringing a permanent close to an international career that began … read...

Lionel Messi has picked out eight players who he believes will shine at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, and there are some notable omissions. The Barcelona icon, widely regarded as the greatest to ever play the game, remains frustrated by a lack of success on the global … read more via...

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has picked the Super Eagles and Argentina to emerge from a tough-looking Group D at the World Cup in Russia. read more via TODAY.NG – https://ift.tt/2Ju8Hhv Get More Nigeria Sports News