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  FIFA World Cup: Nigeria out to stop things getting Messi

  Football | June 25, 2014 6:58 IST

  PORTO ALGERE, Brazil: The last time Argentina met Nigeria in the World Cup, Vincent Enyeama kept Lionel Messi off the scorers' list with several fine saves.   Whether he does the same Wednesday might just determine

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  FIFA World Cup: Iran eyes round of 16 stage

  Football | June 25, 2014 6:34 IST

  SALVADOR, Brazil: Iran coach Carlos Queiroz said Tuesday his team's Group F match against Bosnia-Herzegovina at the World Cup on will be like a tournament final.Iran plays already-eliminated Bosnia in Salvador on Wednesday with a

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  FIFA World Cup: We must improve says Messi

  Football | June 22, 2014 6:16 IST

  Belo Horizonte (Brazil): Lionel Messi admitted Saturday that Argentina must improve if they are to remain in contention for a third FIFA World Cup title.The Albiceleste struggled to break down a stubborn Iran at the

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  FIFA World Cup: Nigeria beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0

  Football | June 22, 2014 5:54 IST

  CUIABA, Brazil: Nigeria eliminated Bosnia-Herzegovina from World Cup contention with a 1-0 win over the tournament newcomers on Saturday, with Peter Odemwingie's first-half goal getting the African champions closer to the knockout stage.   Odemwingie sealed

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  FIFA World Cup: Messi gives Argentina 1-0 Cup win over Iran

  Football | June 21, 2014 23:51 IST

  BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil: Lionel Messi scored a superb goal in stoppage time to give Argentina a 1-0 victory over Iran on Saturday and secure his team's place in the second round of the World Cup.  

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  FIFA World Cup: Argentina prepare for Iran match

  Football | June 21, 2014 20:00 IST

  Belo Horizonte (Brazil): Argentina's national team Friday prepared to hand Iran a decisive blow in their match Saturday and qualify for the knockout phase of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.Coach Alejandro Sabella modified his tactics,