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2018 World Cup Will Be My Last – Iniesta

David Folami — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 22:38:54 +0000

Spain’s World Cup winning hero in 2010 Andres Iniesta believes next year’s tournament in Russia is likely to be his last at international level. “I am realistic. There is a great chance this World Cup will be my last event with the national team,” Iniesta said. “I am aware of the moment, my age and [...]

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Super Eagles Proved Their Worth – Willie Obiano

David Folami — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 15:45:41 +0000

Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has praised the Super Eagles of Nigeria for emerging the first African country to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Obiano urged Nigerians and all lovers of sports to rally round the Russian-bound Eagles and lend them the support they needed to represent the country well in the [...]

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I’m Happy To Be Back Playing Football – Hazard

David Folami — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 13:18:09 +0000

Eden Hazard was more than happy to have returned to competitive football with a goal as Belgium thrashed Gibraltar 9-0 in Thursday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier. Hazard had not played a competitive football since breaking an ankle while on international duty in June but was captain of his national team and played all but the [...]

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Next Year Will Be My Last Season – Buffon

David Folami — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 09:27:16 +0000

Juventus and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon reaffirmed he is “99.9 %” sure of retiring at the end of next season — unless he finally ends his quest to win the Champions League. “Yes, I’m 99.9 % sure that’s how it will go,” said Buffon when asked by Sky Sport if he would keep to an [...]

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My Priority Is Not Karim Benzema – Didier Deschamps

David Folami — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 02:58:13 +0000

A day after Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema demanded talks with the France coach over his ongoing international exile, Didier Deschamps flatly refused to discuss the matter. “I have nothing to say about this now, simply because right now we’re focussed on Saturday’s game (against Luxembourg) and Tuesday’s game (against Spain),” Deschamps said when asked [...]

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I Have No Rift With Roy Hodgson – Gary Neville

David Folami — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 12:36:11 +0000

Gary Neville has criticised reports suggesting a breakdown in his relationship with Roy Hodgson led to England’s poor performance at Euro 2016. England were eliminated following a 2-1 defeat against Iceland in the round of 16, having previously drawn 1-1 with Russia and 0-0 with Slovakia. Their only win came in the second game against [...]

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