Hernan Crespo Says Argentina Are Favorites for the World Cup, With or Without Lionel Messi

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Hernan Crespo Says Argentina Are Favorites for the World Cup, With or Without Lionel Messi

Crespo said that while Argentina will once again rely on Messi for creativity, they have enough firepower to defend their crown. "Argentina have learned how to play with or without Messi. They are among the favorites," he said, also putting Spain and France in the category. Crespo was also "very sad" that this will be Messi's last World Cup.

By Ankit Sharma

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Iran’s Group-Stage Ticket Allocation Revoked Just Days Before World Cup

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FIFA regulations state that each federation involved in the World Cup receives 8% of the tickets for their matches for distribution to their supporters. The Iranian Football Federation(FFIRI) said that the Office of Foreign Assets Control(OFAC) restrictions have blocked Iran from being able to buy tickets. Iran plays all three of its group stage matches in the United States.

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Thomas Tuchel Says Bukayo Saka Needs World Cup Fitness Management

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Thomas Tuchel Says Bukayo Saka Needs World Cup Fitness Management

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Thomas Tuchel Downplays England Favorites Tag Before World Cup

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Thomas Tuchel Downplays England Favorites Tag Before World Cup

Tuchel played down England’s billing before the World Cup, saying, “We are not top favourites” because they “haven’t won it for so many years.” He said proven winners are already in the tournament but stressed England can “dream big” and go all the way, framing his squad as challengers rather than heavy favourites despite outside expectations this summer.

By Tanish Chachra

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