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Messi relieved after Nigeria struggle

Lionel Messi expressed 'huge relief' after Argentina advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup thanks to Marcos Rojo's late winner against Nigeria.The two-time world champions were facing elimination when the Manchester United defender volleyed home Gabriel Mercado's…

Norway Eliteserien: Gameweek 15 Preview

While the World Cup is going on, the Norwegian Eliteserien is well underway, and there are some good tips to include in your World Cup bets with great value on offer. Saturday 30 June Valerenga 13/20 Draw 11/4 Bodo/Glimt 36/10 (18:00)Valerenga have dropped down…

Motaung: Chiefs haven’t spoken to Eymael

Kaizer Chiefs football manager Bobby Motaung has revealed that the club has not spoken to Luc Eymael about the coaching job vacated by Steve Komphela.Amakhosi have been linked with a wide range of coaches, including Patrice Carteron, Avram Grant,…

Nigeria vs Argentina – Preview – World Cup 2018

The unofficial ‘group of death’ has certainly lived up to its expectations. Only Croatia has guaranteed qualification to the round of 16 with Nigeria, Argentina and Iceland engaged in a three-way tussle. Let’s find out what is to become…

Iceland vs Croatia – Preview – World Cup 2018

On Tuesday evening, Iceland will aim to be the first team to find the back of the net against Croatia, let alone take points off the Vatreni. Mathematically speaking, the Croats are already assured a place in the next…

Pirates set to trim squad

With pre-season preparations underway at Orlando Pirates, an article on their website has revealed that they are soon to reduce their squad size.The Pirates technical team, which has recently added goalkeeper coach Andrew Sparkes, Football Analysis Department team member…

Queiroz fumes at VAR and FIFA

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz launched a scathing attack on FIFA and the VAR after his side's World Cup exit at the hands of Portugal on Monday night.Iran held the European champions to a 1-1 draw, but Queiroz was unhappy…

Our defence needs to improve

Spain coach Fernando Hierro has admitted his side will need to improve defensively if they are to survive in this year's FIFA World Cup.La Roja sealed top spot in Group B with a 2-2 draw against Morocco, twice coming…

Australia vs Peru – Preview – World Cup 2018

Australia will face off against Peru for the first time ever in their final Group C match at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on Tuesday.The Socceroos can get to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time…

Denmark vs France – Preview – World Cup 2018

Denmark and France will battle it out at the Luzhniki Stadium on Tuesday to determine who will finish top of Group C.Deschamps’ charges have won their last three matches against Age Hareide’s men and they’re 12/10 to get another…

Spain vs Morocco – Preview – World Cup 2018

From Morocco’s perspective, this match is a dead rubber as they were the first team to crash out of the World Cup while Spain haven’t mathematically secured Last 16 qualification. The Atlas Lions haven’t scored a single goal in…

Iran vs Portugal – Preview – World Cup 2018

Iran’s Portuguese coach, Carlos Queiroz will mentor his side against Portugal in a critically-decisive Group B clash. Portugal need at least a draw to progress to the Last 16 while a win for Team Melli, would see them qualify…