Category: WC2014
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Ollie Silverton reporting from Brazil – Sunday 16th June (evening)
VIDEO: Titan Bet’s World Cup reporter Ollie Silverton captures the atmosphere in and around the Maracana stadium last night during the World Cup clash between Argentina and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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England news: Sterling set the standard
This weekend, England winger Raheem Sterling set the standard for the Three Lions and is tipped as the most promising potential World Cup star this country has seen in years, by former playmaker Alan Hudson. Hudson, who played for Chelsea and Arsenal in the 1960’s and 70’s, said Sterling, who plays for Liverpool, was the…
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Ronaldo feeling 100% ahead of Germany clash
Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted that he is 100% fit for the clash between Portugal and Germany on Monday evening. The Real Madrid forward was in superb form last season for his club, helping them win both the Copa del Rey and Champions League, but his fitness towards the end of the season and on the…
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Poor-shape Messi still outclasses Rooney – ex England man
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi is leaps and bounds ahead of England striker Wayne Rooney in quality and will still outclass him when at his worst, according to former England man Alan Hudson. Messi scored the winning goal for Argentina in their debut World Cup fixture in Brazil this weekend, leading his national side to a…
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FT: Argentina 2-1 Bosnia Herzegovina
Lionel Messi scored a superb winning goal as Argentina got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start, narrowly beating Bosnia Herzegovina at the Maracana stadium. Pressure was heavy on the Barcelona man after failing to help Argentina in previous World Cup’s but he was involved early on as his free kick caused problems…
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FT: France 3-0 Honduras
Karim Benzema inspired France to an opening day win over a very physical Honduras. After a scrappy opening couple of minutes, France took full advantage of some dodgy defending by Honduras when Antoine Griezmann and Karim Benzema both came close. And, it would be the latter who opening the scoring from the penalty spot after…
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FT: Switzerland 2-1 Ecuador
Switzerland left it late to beat Ecuador but did so in dramatic fashion as Haris Seferovic scored in the final seconds. Despite being favourite for the win, the Swiss failed to convert two early chances as Xherdan Shaqiri and Ricardo Rodriguez were kept out by the impressive Alexander Dominguez. And, those missed chances served as…
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Ollie Silverton reporting from Brazil – Sunday 15th June
VIDEO: Titan Bet’s World Cup reporter Ollie Silverton right in the middle of the action in Brazil! Ollie’s gathers the reactions of the fans following yesterday’s World Cup clash between England and Italy.
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Spain will rise again?
On the 16th June 2010, a Spanish side strode into the opening game of their World Cup in South Africa as the undeniable, unequivocal favourites. Applauded for their passing style and their propensity to keep the ball, they were beaten 1-0 by Switzerland, a side as disciplined as they were unremarkable. Few expected such a…
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FT: Ivory Coast 2-1 Japan
Ivory Coast scored two second half goals to beat Japan and win their opening World Cup game in Recife on Sunday morning. AC Milan’s Keisuke Honda gave Japan the lead in the first half, but a quick fire double from Wilfried Bony and Gervinho around the 65th minute saw the African side steal all three…
