Tag: Antoine Griezmann

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Modric, Mbappe, Courtois, Varane… Here’s YNaija’s team of the 2018 #WorldCup

So the World Cup is over and France are the 2018 World Cup champions, for the second time in their history – exactly 20 years after their first ever triumph,…

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For the second time in their history, France are the #WorldCup champions

France have emerged World Cup champions for the second time in their history after a convincing 4-2 victory in their final tie against Croatia in Moscow. The game was slightly…

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#WorldCup Roundup: France advance to the Semis ahead of despondent Uruguay

Les Blue were just too good and talented for Uruguay in their World Cup quarterfinal clash. Uruguay rarely got any rhythm in the game and looked despondent throughout the game…

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Ronaldo wins FIFA World Best Player

Real Madrid and Portuguese forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the 2016 World Best Player at the maiden Best FIFA Football Awards in Zurich on Monday. Ronaldo defeated rival, Lionel…

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Messi, Ronaldo, Griezmann shortlisted for FIFA player award

World football governing body, FIFA on Friday announced the 3-man nominee for the Best FIFA Men's Player award. Lionel Mess I, Cristiano Ronaldo and Antoine Griezmann make up the list.…

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Ballon D’or: Ronaldo, Messi, Greizmann make 30-man shortlist

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona striker Lionel Messi are two of the top players to make the 2016 Ballon D'or shortlist. Atletico Madrid forward, Antoine Griezmann who was…

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Ronaldo, Bale and Greizmann make UEFA top 3, not Messi

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has been dropped in the final shortlist released by UEFA in its top three players for the 2015/16 season. The Real Madrid pair of Gareth Bale…

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#Euro2016: Antoine Griezmann and Renato Sanches scoop individual honours

Portugal beat France after extra time in the UEFA EURO 2016 final in Paris on Sunday to win their first major title ever. While Portugal walked away with the trophy,…

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In 60 pictures, relive the drama in Paris at #Euro2016 final

It was a mind-blowing finale at the Stade De France in Paris to wrap such an amazing month-long festival of European football. From the beautiful closing ceremony spearheaded by world…

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#Euro2016: Ronaldo tastes first major international title triumph

Portugal are champions of Europe and they defeated hosts, France in a dramatic final at Stade de France on Sunday night to do so. The night started badly for the Portuguese…

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EURO 2016: Clattenburg to referee France-Portugal final

UEFA has chosen Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg to take charge of Sunday's Euro 2016 final between France and Portugal. Clattenburg will take the centre stage at the Stade de…

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#Euro2016: France fight off wounded Germany to move into final

It was tagged the 'battle of the giants' but France came out on top as they fought hard to earn a 2-0 win against Germany on Thursday to clinch a ticket…

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#Euro2016: France narrowly win against resilient Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland hoped for a famous win but a vibrant second half display from the French saw the Irish succumb to a 2-1 defeat during the Round of 16 encounter of Euro…

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