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Month: December 2017

World Cup 2018 Preview: Nigeria

December 29, 2017 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

Nigeria are easily the most accomplished African team to reach Russia 2018. With the highest population in their respective continent, they also have some of the highest expectations.

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World Cup 2018 Preview: Croatia

December 28, 2017 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

Croatia haven’t enjoyed much success recently, but they are still capable of competing with the world’s best with some of world football’s most creative talents at their disposal.

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World Cup 2018 Preview: Iceland

December 26, 2017 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

The exciting new generation of players that fared so well in Euro 2016 will spearhead Iceland’s maiden appearance at the World Cup.

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World Cup 2018 Preview: Argentina

December 25, 2017 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

This is likely to be Lionel Messi’s last World Cup, and despite a disastrous last few years, it is impossible to write this team of superstars off.

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World Cup 2018 Preview: Peru

December 22, 2017 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

Jefferson Farfan, also known as La Foquita (‘The Little Seal’), marked his return to the Peru setup with the opening goal in a historic night of football that saw Los Incas defeat New Zealand in the intercontinental playoff.

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World Cup 2018 Preview: Denmark

December 21, 2017 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

Unable to qualify for a major tournament since 2012, the Danes have lived on the periphery of the world game for the past few years.

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World Cup 2018 Preview: Australia

December 19, 2017 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

The young and hungry group of players who won the 2015 Asian Cup are ready to cut their teeth on the biggest stage.

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World Cup 2018 Preview: France

December 18, 2017 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

France have high hopes that this emerging group of players will reach the heights scaled by the country’s golden generation of the late-90s.

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World Cup 2018 Preview: Iran

December 15, 2017June 12, 2018 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

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Iran are among Asia’s traditional footballing powerhouses, but can they rock the kasbah and make the knockout stages for the first time?

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World Cup 2018 Preview: Morocco

December 14, 2017 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

Morocco returns to the World Cup after a 20-year absence without conceding once during qualification.

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