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The Best Bet: Stalemate anticipated in Group A shootout between Russia and Uruguay

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The Best Bet: Stalemate anticipated in Group A shootout between Russia and Uruguay Uruguay were expected to top Group A with ease after being drawn alongside hosts Russia, Egypt and Saudi Arabia but the South Americans have laboured to two successive 1-0 wins. Oscar Tabarez’s side have already qualified for the knockout phase of the competition but must beat Russia in Monday...

World Cup warm-up: The permutations ahead of Group A’s conclusion on Monday

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World Cup warm-up: The permutations ahead of Group A’s conclusion on Monday  The final round of group matches at the 2018 World Cup kick off on Monday and some countries will have the luxury of looking ahead and planning their potential round of 16 opponents. Hosts Russia and Uruguay already secured qualification to the knockout phase of the competition, eliminating Egypt an...

The Best Bet: Tunisia’s underhand tactics to haunt them against Belgium

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The Best Bet: Tunisia’s underhand tactics to haunt them against Belgium Tunisia lost their opening match of the 2018 World Cup but the 2-1 scoreline against England flattered the African side. In fact, only Uruguay (6), who have played twice, have missed more clear-cut chances than England at the 2018 World Cup (3). England looked threatening from set-pieces against Tun...

World Cup warm-up: Belgium to set up thrilling final game showdown with England

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World Cup warm-up: Belgium to set up thrilling final game showdown with England Belgium kicked off their 2018 World Cup campaign with a routine 3-0 victory over Group G minnows Panama and will now aim to make it two wins from two when they face Tunisia on Saturday. There are doubts whether Roberto Martinez is the right man to get the best out of Belgium’s golden generatio...

Players to trade on Football INDEX ahead of Saturday’s World Cup action

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Players to trade on Football INDEX ahead of Saturday’s World Cup action Football INDEX is the world’s first football stock market where you can buy and sell shares in footballers with real money. Football INDEX offers fans a chance to bet on the future success of football players compared to the short-lived outcome of betting on football results.Intrigued by ...

Scout Report: Nigeria vs Iceland - A closer look new Stoke midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo

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Scout Report: Nigeria vs Iceland - A closer look new Stoke midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo One of the surprise signings before the start of the 2018 World Cup was Stoke’s capture of Oghenekaro Etebo from Las Palmas in a deal worth nearly £7m. The 22-year-old started last season as a forward for Portuguese side Feirense before making a January switch to Las Palmas where he was ...

The Best Bet: Alfred Finnbogason to heap further misery on poor Nigeria

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The Best Bet: Alfred Finnbogason to heap further misery on poor Nigeria Iceland pulled off a shock at Euro 2016 to eliminate England from the round of 16 and are out to prove that was no fluke this summer. This is Iceland’s first World Cup campaign and they started things off with a hugely impressive 1-1 draw with Lionel Messi’s Argentina. The European minno...

Scout Report: Brazil vs Costa Rica - Audition for Real Madrid’s next goalkeeper

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Scout Report: Brazil vs Costa Rica - Audition for Real Madrid’s next goalkeeper Just over a week ago Julen Lopetegui would have been interested in Brazil’s clash with Costa Rica to scout the South American side as potential opponents for Spain in the knockout stage of the 2018 World Cup. Now, however, the 51-year-old, who was sacked as Spain head coach for taking the Real...

World Cup warm up: Improvements needed from Brazil for Costa Rica clash

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World Cup warm up: Improvements needed from Brazil for Costa Rica clash Brazil were considered one of the pre-tournament favourites but left a lot to be desired after only managing a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their first match of the 2018 World Cup. Tite’s side made a flying start and appeared on course for a huge win after Philippe Coutinho opened the scoring ...

Players to trade on Football INDEX ahead of Friday’s World Cup action

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Players to trade on Football INDEX ahead of Friday’s World Cup action Football INDEX is the world’s first football stock market where you can buy and sell shares in footballers with real money. Football INEX offers fans a chance to bet on the future success of football players compared to the short-lived outcome of betting on football results.Intrigued by what F...