'Don't cry for me Argentina!' - World in shock at Albiceleste annihilationSocial media was abuzz after the South American side were humiliated in Nizhny Novgorod on ThursdayWorld CupArgentina
What a Messi! Sampaoli's Argentina a shamblesA huge error from the Chelsea goalkeeper helped Croatia on their way to victory as the Albiceleste stare at a humiliating first-round exit in RussiaWorld CupOpinion
The miserable Messi stat that sums up his nightThe star man barely got a sniff of the ball in the first half as his supply was limited by an effective performance from their Group D rivalsWorld CupArgentina
Di Maria, Rojo and Biglia benched against CroatiaThe trio are replaced by Acuna, Mercado and Enzo Perez in a radical shift from the side that failed to ignite in a 1-1 stalemate against IcelandWorld CupArgentina
Betting Special: Argentina vs CroatiaHaving opened his account for La Albiceleste against this opposition 12 years ago, Al Hain-Cole expects the Barcelona star to punish Dalic's men againWorld CupArgentina
Argentina v Croatia: 28/1 on a goal being scoredThis Group D clash promises goals galore and any punters opening a new Coral account can get a huge price on either side finding the net on ThursdayWorld CupArgentina
Betting Tips: Argentina vs CroatiaWith Sampaoli's men still struggling for an identity, Al Hain-Cole expects goals at both ends when La Albiceleste meet the Vatreni in Nizhny NovgorodWorld CupArgentina
Betting: Industry-best price on Messi to scoreThe Barcelona star is yet to get off the mark at the tournament but is set to shine against a side he has scored against on two separate occasionsArgentinaWorld Cup
Fabregas: Best-ever Messi more complete than CR7A former team-mate of the mercurial Argentine considers him to be ahead of his Clasico rival in the global pecking order and top of the all-time listWorld CupReal Madrid
Betting: Today's 15/2 World Cup treble Our tipster has picked out a selection for each of Thursday's World Cup matches and combining all three pays 15/2 (8.0) with dabblebetWorld CupDenmark
'Croatia can cause World Cup surprise'Zlatko Dalic’s side face Argentina in their second game of the tournament and have been backed for success by a former coachWorld CupIceland
World Cup Betting Offers: Free bets and bonusesThere are plenty of bookmaker concessions for online punters to take advantage of in order to boost their bankrolls throughout the competitionWorld CupEgypt
Why Messi can’t win the World Cup all aloneThe Barcelona forward is charged with leading the Albiceleste to glory at Russia 2018, but it is unfair to expect him to win the tournament all aloneWorld CupArgentina
LIVE: Argentina vs CroatiaJorge Sampaoli's side have a point on the board but will need much more in their second game if they are to have a chance of getting out of the groupWorld CupArgentina
Betting: A 22/1 pick for Argentina vs CroatiaThursday's Group D game looks should be an entertaining affair and our tipster has picked out a big price selection including goals, corners and cardsWorld CupArgentina
'All that separates Messi & Maradona is height'The former Real Madrid striker played with Maradona at Sevilla in 1992-93, but is unwilling to choose whether he is better than the Barcelona starArgentinaWorld Cup
Croatia a better team than Argentina - KovacicMateo Kovacic insists that, barring Lionel Messi, the Europeans are better than the South American side all over the pitchWorld CupArgentina
Messi can be stopped, Iceland showed that – LovrenAfter the minnows stifled one of the world's outstanding players, the Liverpool defender does not see why his Croatia side cannot do the sameWorld CupArgentina
'I missed five penalties and was still Maradona'The Argentina captain missed a chance to take victory for his nation, but he has the backing of one of the Albiceleste's heroesArgentinaWorld Cup
Maradona: Sampaoli can't come back to Argentina The 1986 champion was incensed by what he saw as a lack of preparation in his nation's disappointing draw against Iceland and blamed the coachArgentinaWorld Cup
Cheer up, Leo! Argentina need not fear CroatiaLuka Modric scored as the Eastern Europeans took all three points to top Group D after one game, but their next opponents have little to worry aboutWorld CupOpinion
Betting Tips: Croatia vs NigeriaWhile Dalic's team is likely to have too much for the youthful Super Eagles, Al Hain-Cole does not expect too much goalmouth action in KaliningradWorld CupNigeria
Croatia v Nigeria: Red cards and young gunsThis underrated World Cup clash has the potential to explodeWorld CupNigeria
Modric & Croatia backed to reach semi-finalsThe former midfielder has happy memories of France 20 years ago and hopes to see a repeat in RussiaWorld Cup
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