FIFA reduces number of officials for final phase of World Cup
The FIFA Referees’ Committee (FRC) on Monday, said it has reduced the number of match officials earlier slated for the final phase…
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Croatia defeats Russia in shootout to reach World Cup semi-finals
Croatia ended Russia’s unlikely 2018 FIFA World Cup dream when they won 4-3 on penalty kicks to eliminate the gallant hosts, after…
World Cup: France through to semi-finals after defeating Uruguay 2 –…
Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann scored as France advanced to a World Cup semi-final against either Belgium or Brazil after…
World Cup: Messi, Ronaldo gear up for knockout phase
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi take centre stage as the World Cup shifts into high gear at the weekend with the start of the…
World cup: Japan make last 16 on disciplinary rule in spite of Poland loss
Japan lost 1-0 in a dull game with Poland on Thursday but still became the only Asian side to advance to the last 16 stage of the…
BREAKING: Germany crash out after defeat to S/Korea
South Korea defeat defending champion Germany 2-0 as both team failed to qualify to last 16, while Sweden thrash Mexico 0-3 to…
World Cup: Pinnick dedicates Eagles’ win to Buhari
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has dedicated the Super Eagles’ 2-0 win over Iceland at the 2018…
Croatia humiliate Argentina to book second round spot
Croatia have reached the knockout stage of the 2018 World Cup after inflicting a 3-0 defeat on Argentina on Thursday with sublime…
World Cup: Saraki, others to watch Super Eagles match against Iceland
Some top Nigerian leaders and politicians are to watch the Super Eagles Group D second match against the Strakkamir Okkarr (Our…
World Cup: Russia defeat Salah’s Egypt 3-1 to top Group A
Russia moved to the brink of qualifying for the last 16 of the World Cup after the host nation beat Mohamed Salah’s Egypt in St…