Author: Brila

Kylian Mbappe’s first World Cup goal was enough to send France into the knockout stages and send Peru crashing out of the World Cup after just two matches. France made a slow start against Peru, the team many predicted would be their greatest challenge in Group C, despite not having qualified for a World Cup in 36 years. It’s now two wins in two for Didier Deschamps’ side at the 2018 World Cup and they advance to the last 16 with a game to spare in Group C. Meanwhile, it’s the end of the road for Peru as they…

Nigeria Football Legend, Segun Odegbami has arrived Volgograd in the company of the Nigeria Football Federation President, Mr Amaju Pinnick to cheer the Eagles against Iceland. Reporting live from Russia, www.brila.net’s Anthony Bekederemo disclosed to us that the Former Green Eagles Captain was on the same flight alongside the enterprising NFF Boss, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick. The duo is set to cheer the Eagles team led by Gernot Rohr and Mikel Obi to success against Iceland. Super Eagles will take on Iceland by 4 pm on Friday in a must-win encounter.

Le Abiceleste of Argentina ’s starting line-up for the match against Croatia is confirmed and Maxi MEZA, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Perez will start. Three new faces who didn’t play for Argentina in the frustrating 1-1 draw with Iceland have found themselves in the starting eleven for the second match. Gabriel MERCADO, Marcos ACUNA, and Enzo PEREZ will all start for Jorge SAMPAOLI. In a 3-4-3, here are the eleven: GK: CABALLERO; DF: TAGLIAFICO, OTAMENDI, MERCADO; MF: ACUNA, MASCHERANO, ENZO, SALVIO; FW: MEZA, AGUERO, MESSI

Iceland captain Aron Gunnarsson is convinced Group D in the World Cup will be decided by fine margins ahead of his side’s clash with Nigeria in Volgograd on Friday. Iceland claimed a hard-fought 1-1 draw against group favourites Argentina in their first match, and with Nigeria losing to Croatia. A victory for either side on Friday could prove decisive in progressing to the knockout stages. Gunnarsson said Iceland will build on their performance against Argentina, stressing the importance of the collective to their hopes of success against Nigeria, while ramping up the pressure on the Super Eagles.

Parents of Super Eagles’ poster boy Alex Iwobi have arrived in Volgograd earlier today ahead of their son’s World Cup second appearance against Iceland on Friday. ALEX’s father, Chuka, his mother, Amaka, and his sister, Marie, came into the city via an Aeroflot flight from Moscow, according to Twitter User with the handle @Jololade. I spotted Alex Iwobi’s parents and sister at the #Volgograd airport last night. It has definitely been an interesting summer for this family. #NGA #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/emjC1LTkZv — Lolade Adewuyi (@Jololade) June 21, 2018 They will be cheering for Alex in a game that the Super Eagles…

Italian giants Juventus have completed the signing of German International midfielder Emre Can on a four-year deal. The German machine signed a four-year deal with the Italian Giants following the expiration of his contract at Anfield. Can made more than 150 appearances for the Reds, scoring 14 times, since joining them from Bayer Leverkusen in 2014. “Juventus announces that a contract of employment with the player Emre Can, effective as of July 1, 2018, and expiring on June 30, 2022, has been signed,” said the club in a statement. First 🏳🏴 day in the books for #EC23 ✅…

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…

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;…

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…

Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has defended his match strategy against Croatia and also took a slight dig at those criticizing the role of captain Mikel Obi on the pitch.