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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for France

by Josh Wright at Sunday, May 20 2018 15:32
World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for France As the World Cup edges closer, we continue our run down of all 32 nations competing in Russia. After rounding off Group B with a preview of Iran on Saturday, it’s time to delve into Group C, starting with Euro 2016 finalists France. Les Bleus will hope to go one better in Russia and are one of...
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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Iran

by Ben McAleer at Saturday, May 19 2018 12:55
World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Iran With 26 days to go until the 2018 World Cup kicks off, we round off the ones to watch in Group B.Having looked into Portugal, Spain and Morocco, attention turns to Iran and whether Carlos Queiroz can guide his side to the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time in their history.Group B i...
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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Morocco

by Ben McAleer at Friday, May 18 2018 14:50
World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Morocco With 27 days until the World Cup kicks off, we move onto the next team in Group B.Having focused on Portugal and Spain, attention turns to underdogs Morocco, who are not to be underestimated in their pursuit of a spot in the next round of the tournament.With Spain up against Portugal in their first ...
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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Spain

by Josh Wright at Thursday, May 17 2018 13:35
World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Spain As the World Cup edges closer, we continue our run down of all 32 nations competing in Russia. After previewing Euro 2016 champions Portugal on Wednesday, it’s time to delve into their rivals Spain. This will be Julen Lopetegui’s first major tournament in charge of the senior Spanish nat...
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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Portugal

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, May 16 2018 16:40
World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Portugal As the World Cup edges closer, we continue our run down of mini-previews to gear up for the tournament.After rounding off Group A with Uruguay on Tuesday, we delve into Group B and start with European champions Portugal.Two years ago, Eder’s goal in extra time saw Portugal lift the European Ch...
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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Uruguay

by Josh Wright at Tuesday, May 15 2018 12:00
World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Uruguay There is less than a month to go before the 2018 World Cup kicks off and we continue with our running series, taking a look at each of the 32 competing nations in the build up.Having already delved into Russia, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, now it’s time to conclude Group A with Uruguay.Prior to thi...
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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Egypt

by Ben McAleer at Monday, May 14 2018 14:45
World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Egypt In exactly one month, Russia 2018 kicks off and we continue our mini-previews.Following on from Russia and Saudi Arabia, we look into Group A counterparts Egypt, who could upset the odds this summer.The Pharaohs secured their spot at the World Cup after topping Group E in CAF qualifying and it was a...
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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Saudi Arabia

by Ben McAleer at Sunday, May 13 2018 13:30
World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Saudi Arabia With exactly 32 days until the World Cup kicks off, we continue our mini-previews with the competition fast approaching.After focusing on hosts Russia on Saturday, we turn our attention to Group A rivals and opening match opponents Saudi Arabia.Juan Antonio Pizzi’s side may have avoided some i...
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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Russia

by Martin Laurence at Saturday, May 12 2018 12:45
World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Russia With 33 days until the big kick-off in the 2018 World Cup, we begin a series looking at the 32 competing nations, focusing on a star man and one to watch from each, starting with the hosts.As with any host nation, it’s always difficult to assess the exact shape that the team is in with regards...
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World Cup Selection Dilemma: Brazil's lack of quality right-backs beyond Alves

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, May 9 2018 17:15
World Cup Selection Dilemma: Brazil's lack of quality right-backs beyond Alves There were fears that Dani Alves would miss the World Cup after he limped off with a knee injury in PSG’s Coupe de France success on Tuesday night. While those have been allayed, to some extent, now Brazil must play the waiting game as they find out the full extent of the problem. Alves will b...
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