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Mikel participates in group training ahead of Argentina match

Mikel participates in group training ahead of Argentina match

Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel took part in his team's training session ahead of their World Cup match against Argentina, a Sputnik correspondent reported Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Idowu says team want to reach knockout stage and knock out Argentina

Idowu says team want to reach knockout stage and knock out Argentina

Defender Brian Idowu said Monday Nigeria are striving to reach knockout stage and knock Argentina out of the tournament. 26 Jun 2018
Nigeria Forward Musa to Inspire Team in World Cup Match Against Argentina - Head Coach

Nigeria Forward Musa to Inspire Team in World Cup Match Against Argentina - Head Coach

ST. PETERSBURG, June 25 (Sputnik) - Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr said on Monday that former CSKA Moscow forward Ahmed Musa's top form could help his side in their final Group D match against Argentina at the FIFA World Cup. 26 Jun 2018
Messi rules out international retirement

Messi rules out international retirement

Argentina star striker Lionel Messi says he doesn't want to quit international football before he's won the World Cup. 25 Jun 2018
World Cup: Five things we learned from Group D

World Cup: Five things we learned from Group D

Group D is intriguingly posed going into the final round of fixtures, with all four sides vying for a spot in the knockout stages. 25 Jun 2018
Argentina Ambassador: Violent fans have left Russia

Argentina Ambassador: Violent fans have left Russia

Several Argentina fans who were caught on camera bashing a Croatian supporter, have already left Russia, the Argentina ambassador Ricardo Lagorio said on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
Nigeria v Iceland player ratings

Nigeria v Iceland player ratings

Nigeria's Ahmed Musa dazzled in the Volgograd heat as his second-half double secured a 2-0 victory over Iceland in Group D. 23 Jun 2018
Croatia coach flags changes for Iceland game

Croatia coach flags changes for Iceland game

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said Thursday night he is likely to make changes in the team's starting lineup for his side's final group stage game against Iceland. 22 Jun 2018
Lovren says Messi World's best but not unstoppable

Lovren says Messi World's best but not unstoppable

Croatia defender Dejan Lovren said on Thursday that his team played excellent defensively against Argentina and their captain and FC Barcelona star striker Lionel Messi. 22 Jun 2018
Vrsaljko: Croatia must not lose concentration after Argentina win

Vrsaljko: Croatia must not lose concentration after Argentina win

Croatia defender Sime Vrsaljko said on Thursday that his team must not lose their concentration after defeating Argentina 3-0 in Nizhny Novgorod. 22 Jun 2018
Sampaoli takes blame for Argentina defeat

Sampaoli takes blame for Argentina defeat

Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli said on Thursday that he takes full responsibility for his team’s disappointing 3-0 defeat to Croatia in Nizhny Novgorod. 22 Jun 2018
Croatia Head Coach Dalic Says Croatia Played 'Amazingly' in 3-0 Win Against Argentina

Croatia Head Coach Dalic Says Croatia Played 'Amazingly' in 3-0 Win Against Argentina

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, June 22 (Sputnik) - Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic praised his side's "amazing" performance as they swept aside Argentina securing their place in the World Cup round of 16. 22 Jun 2018
Messi’s 'uniqueness fades' when playing for Argentina

Messi’s 'uniqueness fades' when playing for Argentina

Coach Jorge Sampaoli said captain Lionel Messi’s "uniqueness fades" when the Barcelona forward plays for his national team. 22 Jun 2018
CORRECTION - Messi Not Only One to Blame For Argentina Defeat - Bracamonte

CORRECTION - Messi Not Only One to Blame For Argentina Defeat - Bracamonte

(correction in heading, lede) 22 Jun 2018
Messi Not Only One to Blame For Argentina Defeat - Ex-Spartak Bracamonte

Messi Not Only One to Blame For Argentina Defeat - Ex-Spartak Bracamonte

MOSCOW, June 21 (Sputnik) - Former Spartak Moscow striker Hector Bracamonte told Sputnik on Thursday that the entire Argentina squad played badly in their encounter with Croatia. 22 Jun 2018
Croatia Captain Modric Says Croatia 'Played Perfectly' in 3-0 Win Against Argentina

Croatia Captain Modric Says Croatia 'Played Perfectly' in 3-0 Win Against Argentina

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, June 21 (Sputnik) - Croatia captain Luka Modric said on Thursday that his side "played perfectly" after easily dispatching Argentina 3-0, which saw the team through to the World Cup round of 16. 22 Jun 2018
Argentina v Croatia player ratings

Argentina v Croatia player ratings

Argentina's back-line looked like an accident waiting to happen and in the second half against Croatia it imploded spectacularly. 22 Jun 2018
Croatia thrash Argentina 3-0 to reach round of 16

Croatia thrash Argentina 3-0 to reach round of 16

Croatia produced a sublime performance to earn a thoroughly deserved 3-0 win against Argentina in an intense encounter in Nizhny Novgorod on Thursday, which leaves the South American side with just one point from their opening two games. 22 Jun 2018
Modric named man of the match against Argentina

Modric named man of the match against Argentina

Croatia captain and midfielder Luka Modric was named the man of the match after he helped his side to defeat two-time World Cup champions Argentina 3-0 in their second Group D match in Nizhny Novgorod on Thursday. 22 Jun 2018
Sergio Ramos: Maradona was 'light-years' behind Messi

Sergio Ramos: Maradona was 'light-years' behind Messi

Sergio Ramos is as die-hard as they come when it comes to his loyalty to Real Madrid - but he's paid an astonishing tribute to his Barcelona nemesis Lionel Messi. 21 Jun 2018
Rakitic says Argentina are favorites to win World Cup

Rakitic says Argentina are favorites to win World Cup

Barcelona and Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic said Wednesday that Argentina were the favorites to win the World Cup despite drawing 1-1 with Iceland in their first game of the tournament. 21 Jun 2018