LAGOS MAY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Brazil scored two goals late in the first half to beat Nigeria 2-0 Saturday and finish top of Group D at the Under-20 World Cup. Italy also reached the last 16 of the tournament in Argentina with a 3-0 victory against the Dominican Republic, to finish second in the group ahead of…
LAGOS MAY 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Brazil trounced Dominican Republic 6-0 on Wednesday to keep alive its chances of advancing to the knockout stage of the Under-20 World Cup. The Brazilians are 1-1 and three points behind unbeaten Group D leader Nigeria, which beat Italy 2-0. Nigeria will next face Brazil on Saturday and Italy will take on…
ARGENTINA FIFA world ranking: 5 Last World Cup: 2014 Best World Cup finish: Champions, 1978, 1986 How qualified: Finished third in South American qualifying tournament. Key players: F Lionel Messi, MF Angel Di Maria, F Sergio Aguero It’s a fact: Argentina has been held scoreless for 217 consecutive minutes in its last three World Cup…