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Scout Report: The winger looking to fire Sweden to victory over South Korea

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Scout Report: The winger looking to fire Sweden to victory over South Korea In the post-Zlatan Ibrahimovic era, there is a lack of star quality in this Sweden squad. Emil Forsberg was supposed to be the next poster boy of Swedish football, yet a lacklustre season for RB Leipzig has seen many question whether he can take on the mantle from Ibrahimovic.A couple of weeks ago, ...

The Best Bet: Back a drab affair in Sweden vs South Korea

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The Best Bet: Back a drab affair in Sweden vs South Korea After Mexico’s 1-0 win over world champions Germany on Sunday, both Sweden and South Korea are acutely aware that victory will stand them in good stead in their bid to progress from Group F.However, in the second match of this group, it’s difficult to get your hopes up in what is, to man...

World Cup Warm-up: Sweden vs South Korea - A classic is not on the cards

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World Cup Warm-up: Sweden vs South Korea - A classic is not on the cards If you have your heart set on a classic in today’s early World Cup match, I’d look away now. Arguably, the drabbest match of Russia 2018 was Croatia’s routine 2-0 win over Nigeria on Saturday, but Sweden’s meeting with South Korea promises to trump that.Both teams will have b...

Scout Report: The Tunisian midfield destroyer out to inflict more misery on England

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Scout Report: The Tunisian midfield destroyer out to inflict more misery on England Tunisia start their campaign at the 2018 World Cup against England looking to avenge their 2-0 defat to the Three Lions at France 98’. This summer will mark Tunisia’s first appearance at a World Cup finals since 2006 and Nabil Maaloul’s side have been handed a tough draw. After Mon...

The Best Bet: How to double your money in Tunisia vs England

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The Best Bet: How to double your money in Tunisia vs England England kickstart their World Cup campaign against Tunisia on Monday night and Gareth Southgate’s side will hope to ease any early nerves with a comprehensive performance over their Group G rivals. Unfortunately, England and comprehensive World Cup performances are not two things usually assoc...

World Cup warm-up: England out to avoid further World Cup humiliation

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 World Cup warm-up: England out to avoid further World Cup humiliation England supporters are realistic about their chances at the 2018 World Cup but there is some positivity heading into their opener against Tunisia on Monday night. Gareth Southgate has implemented a new way of playing and has selected a 23-man squad he hopes will attack the World Cup without fear. Yo...

World Cup Scout: Brazil vs Switzerland - Imposing Swiss midfielder to make an impact

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World Cup Scout: Brazil vs Switzerland - Imposing Swiss midfielder to make an impact It’ll be a tough ask to keep Brazil at bay on Sunday, though Vladimir Petkovic has an upcoming central midfielder that has the means of disrupting their rhythm. Denis Zakaria is a rank amateur on the international stage, but comes into the tournament on the back of a respectable season for Bor...

The Best Bet: Double your money when Brazil face Switzerland

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The Best Bet: Double your money when Brazil face Switzerland Brazil come into their first World Cup 2018 tie as favourites to overcome Switzerland. The Seleçao may have their struggles defensively, but going forward, they are as dangerous as any team. Indeed, many believe they’ll go all the way in Russia this summer, exorcising their 2014 demons ...

World Cup warm up: Brazil looking to live up to tournament favourites tag

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World Cup warm up: Brazil looking to live up to tournament favourites tag If there is one way to get at Brazil this summer, it’ll be to focus efforts down the left flank. The absence of right-back Dani Alves this summer is a huge blow for the five-time World champions in their quest for an unprecedented sixth World Cup triumph.Nevertheless, the Seleção...

World Cup warm up: Unconvincing Germany crave repeat of 2014 World Cup opener

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World Cup warm up: Unconvincing Germany crave repeat of 2014 World Cup opener Germany are aiming to become just the third nation to successful defend the World Cup and first since Brazil in 1962. The jury remains out as to whether Joachim Low’s side have improved since their last conquest, but they are still among the pre-tournament favourites in Russia this summer. Die...