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Hope in the World Cup Sparks as Neymar Returns to Paris

It was reported by French daily L’Equipe that Brazilian forward Neymar of Paris Saint-Germain was expected to arrive in Paris from Rio de Janeiro last Friday, May 4. Excited Brazilian fans take this as a high possibility of Neymar joining the World Cup this summer in Russia. A confirmation is yet to be conveyed regarding …read more →

Coman: The World Cup Will be No Problem for Me

Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman expressed his desire to return to Bayern and play for France national team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup to be held in Russia. He has undergone ankle surgery in February this year. Coman already told France manager Didier Deschamps that he will be in tip top shape for the …read more →

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Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny Could Miss the World Cup

Arsenal’s defender Laurent Koscielny could miss the World Cup due to alleged ruptured Achilles as he was carried off on a stretcher during a match against Atletico Madrid in the Europa League semi-final. The French defender lost his footing as he maneuvered towards Diego Costa of Atletico Madrid. Koscielny was seen clutching his lower leg, …read more →

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FIFA Proposes a Mini World Cup Called the “Final 8”

Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, proposed a new football tournament which he calls “Final 8”, that will feature eight international teams every two years. FIFA aims to reform its international football presence with the help of the mini World Cup tournament penned as Final 8. This would be the culmination of the Nations League competition. According …read more →

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World Cup Qualifier: Iceland National Football Team

Iceland stunned the football world during Euro 2016, but can they do this again at the FIFA World Cup in Russia? Iceland’s Viking War Chant will be heard at Russian stadiums as they step into the international football tournament for the first time. Nobody imagined they’ll make it, but they reached the final eight to …read more →