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The Best Bet - Croatia to beat Argentina tonight

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The Best Bet - Croatia to beat Argentina tonight Croatia hardly set the world alight with their 2-0 win over Nigeria at the weekend, but it was a routine win over their Group D counterparts. After Argentina’s 1-1 draw with Iceland earlier in the day, Croatia hold all in their cards in their quest to secure a spot in the next round of the Wor...

World Cup Warm Up: Argentina vs Croatia - Sampaoli’s important throw of the dice

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World Cup Warm Up: Argentina vs Croatia - Sampaoli’s important throw of the dice Argentina’s struggles against Iceland was through every fault of their own. Lionel Messi, rightly the star man for La Albiceleste, earned a better WhoScored.com rating (7.69) than any other Argentina player in the 1-1 draw with their European counterparts, with striker Sergio Aguero perhaps th...

France vs Peru: Key Battle - Can Pogba shine in restricted midfield two role?

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France vs Peru: Key Battle - Can Pogba shine in restricted midfield two role? It’s been a difficult six months for Paul Pogba and the Manchester United midfielder has not been helped by the uncertainty and lack of clarity about his role for club and country. Jose Mourinho switched frantically been a two-man and three-man midfield last season and Didier Deschamps has don...

Best Bet: End-to-end action expected when France face Peru

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Best Bet: End-to-end action expected when France face Peru While both of these sides will have a keen eye on the earlier kick-off in Group C between Denmark and Australia, Peru will be preparing to go on the offensive against their esteemed opponents today.The South Americans play to their strengths, and that is on the attack, even if they were wasteful in ...

World Cup warm up: France vs Peru - Will Deschamps ever get it right for Les Bleus?

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World Cup warm up: France vs Peru - Will Deschamps ever get it right for Les Bleus? Is Didier Deschamps the right man to lead France to major tournament glory? It’s been a question asked of Deschamps ever since he replaced Laurent Blanc in the wake of their Euro 2012 disappointment. It’s now been six years and he has done little to suggest he can get the best out of ano...

The Best Bet: Australia to avoid defeat against Denmark

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The Best Bet: Australia to avoid defeat against Denmark Australia endured a fine first half against France at the weekend, but an Antoine Griezmann penalty and an Aziz Behich own goal ultimately saw them come unstuck on Saturday. The Socceroos defended valiantly in the opening 45 minutes and came from behind to equalise via a Mile Jedinak spot kick in th...

World Cup warm up: Denmark and Australia endure contrasting fortunes ahead of pivotal meeting

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World Cup warm up: Denmark and Australia endure contrasting fortunes ahead of pivotal meeting It’s fair to say that Denmark and Australia endured contrasting fortunes in the opening round of matches at the 2018 World Cup. Denmark underwhelmed against Peru and were fortuitous to win 1-0, whereas Australia successfully rattled Euro 2016 finalists France and deserved more than a 2-1 defea...

Iran vs Spain: Should Thiago come in for La Roja?

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Iran vs Spain: Should Thiago come in for La Roja? Spain will hope to quickly overcome the 3-3 draw with Portugal when they take on Iran tonight. A Diego Costa brace and a Nacho thunder strike left them on the cusp of a huge three points, only for Cristiano Ronaldo to smash in a late free-kick. On the face of it, though, the draw was a step in the r...

Best Bet: Attack vs defence exercise should end in comfortable Spain win

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Best Bet: Attack vs defence exercise should end in comfortable Spain win After gameweek one in Russia it’s fair to say that few would have predicted that Iran would top Group B but a late Aziz Bouhaddouz own goal has given Carlos Queiroz’s side hope of an unlikely spot in the knockout phase.With three points on the board there’s no question that a stale...

World Cup warm up: Do Iran have any chance against giants Spain?

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World Cup warm up: Do Iran have any chance against giants Spain? Iran remarkably finished the first round of group games at the 2018 World Cup top of Group B above Portugal, Spain and Morocco. Carlos Queiroz’s side are in dreamland after beating Morocco 1-0 last week, ending Iran’s 20-year wait for a win in the World Cup. Now that Iran have already ac...