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Australia recovered from falling behind inside seven minutes before showing great resolve to get back into the contest before half-time as Captain Mile Jedinak scored the equalizer through a spot kick. Australia dominated the second-half as they pushed for the winner that would blow Group C wide open but were unable to make their chances count. It means Australia will need to win their final match against Peru next week and hope other results go their way if they are to progress to the knockout phase. The match started in dramatic fashion with the Danes, taking an…

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EPL Giants Manchester United have confirmed that Brazil footballer Fred has completed his move to Old Trafford, penning a five-year lucrative deal. Fred completed his transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk to Manchester United after passing his medical and agreeing on a five-year deal at Old Trafford. It’s official: Fred’s a Red! #BemVindoFred #MUFC pic.twitter.com/KL6S4x5Liw — Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 21, 2018 As confirmed by Man United via their Twitter handle, they had reached an agreement with Shakhtar for the services of the Brazil international on June 5, worth £52million. “Fred will complement our other midfielders’ qualities, which we need;…

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Volgograd ahead of Friday’s crucial FIFA World Cup Group D clash against the tiny Nation, Iceland. According to the NFF spokesperson, Ademola Olajire read that they flew from their Essentuki base on Thursday morning and were settled in their Hampton-by-Hilton Volgograd. Brila FM’s Anthony Bekederemo had reported earlier that focus has been on the encounter with the Euro 2016 quarter-finalists since Eagles’ loss to Croatia in Kaliningrad on Saturday. A victory for the Super Eagles will ignite any little hopes of progressing into the Second round of the FIFA…

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Super Eagles Captain John Mikel Obi, insisted yesterday that he was ready to play in any role for the overall glory of the team. Mikel who admitted to be aware of the feelings of Nigerians because of Super Eagles loss to Croatia said that the team has trained hard and taken conscious notes of the areas that needed corrections. “I have played in this advanced role for close to two years now and people never complained until we lost this game to Croatia. “Personally, I am ready to play anywhere the coach wants me to play. I am comfortable with…

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Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard reportedly wants Nigerian forward Umar Sadiq on loan from AS Roma with him at Rangers. Gerrad is looking at the 6ft 6inches forward as a suitable talisman to pear head his attack at Rangers. Rangers have only Alfredo Morelos as the only out and out striker a situation Gerrard is keen to address. Umar who is 21-year-old is seen as an ideal striker to suit his gameplay and according to the Express, Gerrard admires his composure, balance and aerial prowess. Bought by Roma in 2016 for a fee in the region of £2million, Umar has been…

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Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Coach Gernot Rohr has insisted that he believes his young team will progress to the second round from the highly competitive Group D. Nigeria reached the knockout phase at the 2014 World Cup, but slipped to a 2-0 defeat in their Group D opener against Croatia in Kaliningrad, courtesy of an Oghenekaro Etebo own-goal and a Luka Modric penalty. Their side, including 19-year-old goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, were almost unrecognizable from the team beaten by France in the last 16 four years ago. “Sometimes we were a little bit naive on set pieces but we will work…

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Former Chelsea Forward, Diego Costa scored the only goal of the match as Spain recorded a 1-0 win over Iran in Wednesday night’s 2018 World Cup clash in Kazan. The victory has seen Spain join Portugal on four points in Group B, while Iran remain third on three points ahead of the final matchday on June 25. Interim Spain boss Fernando Hierro made two changes to the team that started against Portugal last time out, with fit-again Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez coming in for Nacho and Koke. As for Iran, head coach Carlos Quieroz made three changes to the team that started the 1-0 win over Morocco. Majid Hosseini, Mehdi Taremi and Saeid Ezatolahi were all included, while Sardar Azmoun kept his spot at the tip of the attack.…

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