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Spain Appoint Hierro After Sacking Lopetegui

June 13, 2018June 13, 2018 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

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Fernando Hierro will be Spain’s manager for the 2018 World Cup after it was announced the former Real Madrid and Bolton man would replace Julen Loptegui just two days before the tournament kicks off.

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Rodney Wallace: Costa Rica’s World Cup star on Brazil experience

June 6, 2018June 12, 2018 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

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Costa Rica’s Rodney Wallace on missing the 2014 World Cup, why he think this team can emulate that success and what he learned from life in Brazil ahead of their Group E clash.

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Tunisia Keeper ‘Fakes’ Injury to Help Players Break Ramadan Fast

June 5, 2018June 12, 2018 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

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Tunisia’s goalkeeper, Mouez Hasan, appeared to be feigning injuries in two friendlies so his teammates could break their fast mid-game.

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2018 World Cup Preview, Group H: Poland and Colombia Favorites but Anyone Could Advance

June 4, 2018June 12, 2018 / ThePanenka / 1 Comment

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Group H is perhaps the most open in the tournament. While every team will fancy their chances of progressing, Poland and Colombia are the favorites for the top two spots. Continue reading →

2018 World Cup Preview, Group G: Belgium and England to Battle It Out

June 2, 2018June 12, 2018 / ThePanenka / 1 Comment

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Belgium are favorites, but both they and England will have been happy with the draw.

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Peru Captain Paolo Guerrero Cleared to Play Despite Drug Ban

June 1, 2018June 12, 2018 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

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Peru captain Paolo Guerrero can play at this summer’s World Cup after a Swiss tribunal ruled on his drug ban.

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Germany Provisional Squad Fight for Contention, Literally

May 31, 2018June 12, 2018 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

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Tempers flare at Germany World Cup camp as Antonio Rudiger and Joshua Kimmich clash during training.

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2018 World Cup Preview, Group F: Champions Germany Should Pip Mexico and Sweden

May 30, 2018June 12, 2018 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

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Germany always seem to be among the World Cup favorites and 2018 is no different.

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2018 World Cup Preview, Group E: Brazil Is Back, With The Rest Battling For Second

May 25, 2018 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

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Tournament favorites Brazil lead the way after an impressive qualifying campaign, while Costa Rica, Serbia and Switzerland will be playing for second place.

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Rival World Cup Captains Urge FIFA to Lift Guerrero’s Ban

May 24, 2018 / ThePanenka / 1 Comment

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The captains of Australia, Denmark and France have asked Fifa to lift the ban on Paolo Guerrero – the skipper of group rivals Peru – so he can play at this summer’s World Cup in Russia.

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  • Spain Appoint Hierro After Sacking Lopetegui June 13, 2018
  • Nike Drop Iran Boot Deal Ahead of World Cup Due to Sanctions June 12, 2018
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  • Tunisia Keeper ‘Fakes’ Injury to Help Players Break Ramadan Fast June 5, 2018
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