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Reports that Nigerian midfielder Akinkunmi Amoo has been sentenced to prison in Denmark is untrue.
Tunisia kick start their 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign with a good result against Denmark on Tuesday.
Raphael Onyedika says last season’s achievement with FC Midtjylland was unexpected and his performance in it was surreal.
Genk assistant Coach Glen Riddersholm has admitted the Club could lose Paul Onuachu in the summer and believes the Forward is ready for his next big challenge.
Italian Serie A side Hellas Verona have signed Danish born Nigerian midfielder Tochi Chukwuani ahead of next season.
I see myself as a Dane! Huddersfield Town’s Phillip Billing turns down Nigeria
Huddersfield Town’s Phillip Billing has turned down the opportunity to represent the Super Eagles of Nigeria after committing himself to Denmark.
Croatia beat Denmark 3-2 in a penalty shootout to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Sunday after the round of 16 clash finished deadlocked at 1-1 after 90 minutes.
Modric had the chance to send his team into a quarter-final against hosts Russia with a penalty four minutes from the end of extra time but Kasper Schmeichel dived to his left to save the spot kick.
A dramatic start with two goals in the first four minutes promised a full-blooded contest to decide who would meet Russia in Sochi on Saturday after the hosts beat Spain on penalties in Sunday’s early game.
Denmark went ahead after 57 seconds when Mathias Jorgensen scuffed the ball over the line off the foot of goalkeeper Danijel Subasic but Mario Mandzukic had the Croats back on terms with an equally scrappy finish three minutes later.
The remainder of the contest failed to live up to the frenetic start with the physical Danes successfully nullifying the threat of the Croatian midfield that lit up the group stage of the tournament.
The Russia 2018 World Cup went a record 27 matches without a goalless draw last week following Eden Hazard’s penalty against Tunisia.
Games continued to flow without a 0-0 scoreline, until today.
Denmark and France played out the first 0-0 of the 2018 World Cup with both teams securing passage to the next round.
There were goals, though, in the other Group C match as Peru beat Australia 2-0.
Meanwhile, France and Denmark secure spots in the knockout stage, with ‘Les Bleus’ finishing top.
Didier Deschamps’ side will take on the runners-up from Group D which could be Argentina or Nigeria, while Denmark will most likely be paired with Croatia.
Jedinak cancels Eriksen’s effort to keep Australia in contention for round of 16
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 early lead through their superstar Christian Eriksen.