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Scout Report: The Tunisian midfield destroyer out to inflict more misery on England

by Josh Wright at Sunday, Jun 17 2018 20:00
Scout Report: The Tunisian midfield destroyer out to inflict more misery on England Tunisia start their campaign at the 2018 World Cup against England looking to avenge their 2-0 defat to the Three Lions at France 98’. This summer will mark Tunisia’s first appearance at a World Cup finals since 2006 and Nabil Maaloul’s side have been handed a tough draw. After Mon...
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World Cup warm-up: England out to avoid further World Cup humiliation

by Josh Wright at Sunday, Jun 17 2018 19:00
World Cup warm-up: England out to avoid further World Cup humiliation England supporters are realistic about their chances at the 2018 World Cup but there is some positivity heading into their opener against Tunisia on Monday night. Gareth Southgate has implemented a new way of playing and has selected a 23-man squad he hopes will attack the World Cup without fear. Yo...
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World Cup Scout: Brazil vs Switzerland - Imposing Swiss midfielder to make an impact

by Ben McAleer at Saturday, Jun 16 2018 14:00
World Cup Scout: Brazil vs Switzerland - Imposing Swiss midfielder to make an impact It’ll be a tough ask to keep Brazil at bay on Sunday, though Vladimir Petkovic has an upcoming central midfielder that has the means of disrupting their rhythm. Denis Zakaria is a rank amateur on the international stage, but comes into the tournament on the back of a respectable season for Bor...
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The Best Bet: Double your money when Brazil face Switzerland

by Ben McAleer at Saturday, Jun 16 2018 13:30
The Best Bet: Double your money when Brazil face Switzerland Brazil come into their first World Cup 2018 tie as favourites to overcome Switzerland. The Seleçao may have their struggles defensively, but going forward, they are as dangerous as any team. Indeed, many believe they’ll go all the way in Russia this summer, exorcising their 2014 demons ...
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World Cup warm up: Brazil looking to live up to tournament favourites tag

by Ben McAleer at Saturday, Jun 16 2018 13:00
World Cup warm up: Brazil looking to live up to tournament favourites tag If there is one way to get at Brazil this summer, it’ll be to focus efforts down the left flank. The absence of right-back Dani Alves this summer is a huge blow for the five-time World champions in their quest for an unprecedented sixth World Cup triumph.Nevertheless, the Seleção...
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World Cup warm up: Unconvincing Germany crave repeat of 2014 World Cup opener

by Josh Wright at Saturday, Jun 16 2018 10:30
World Cup warm up: Unconvincing Germany crave repeat of 2014 World Cup opener Germany are aiming to become just the third nation to successful defend the World Cup and first since Brazil in 1962. The jury remains out as to whether Joachim Low’s side have improved since their last conquest, but they are still among the pre-tournament favourites in Russia this summer. Die...
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World Cup Scout: Costa Rica vs Serbia - Manchester United target to live up to hype

by Martin Laurence at Saturday, Jun 16 2018 10:00
World Cup Scout: Costa Rica vs Serbia - Manchester United target to live up to hype While Costa Rica are very much a team and one perhaps greater than the sum of their modest individual parts, the opposite could perhaps be said of Serbia until recently.The Europeans have quality, experience and competition for places across their squad, and if they can click this summer Mladen Krst...
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World Cup warm up: Can leggy Costa Rica recover in time for Serbia opener?

by Martin Laurence at Saturday, Jun 16 2018 09:00
World Cup warm up: Can leggy Costa Rica recover in time for Serbia opener? As far as warm up friendlies were concerned, Costa Rica clearly wanted to test themselves against some esteemed opposition in the build up to the finals in Russia but convincing defeats to England and Belgium may have taken their toll.The surprise package of 2014 arguably have a more favourable grou...
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World Cup Scout: Croatia vs Nigeria - Will Manchester United rue not moving for defensive target

by Josh Wright at Friday, Jun 15 2018 17:30
World Cup Scout: Croatia vs Nigeria - Will Manchester United rue not moving for defensive target Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has made signing long-term replacements for Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young a priority since last season. The Premier League giants have been linked with a variety of defenders in that time, including versatile Croatian Sime Vrsaljko. The 26-year-old, who is...
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World Cup warm up: Underachievers Croatia to get back on track against Nigeria

by Josh Wright at Friday, Jun 15 2018 16:30
World Cup warm up: Underachievers Croatia to get back on track against Nigeria For all of the talent Croatia have developed over the years, it’s a surprise that the European outfit have not made it out of the group stages of a World Cup since reaching the last four of France 98. The European outfit have only won two of the subsequent nine matches they have played since b...
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