Daily News Summary: Argentina eliminate Nigeria to book France tie; Croatia into last 16

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WORLD CUP HEADLINES

Nigeria 1-2 Argentina: Messi's fine goal and Rojo's late winner send Argentina to last 16

Lionel Messi's Argentina will be in the World Cup's knockout rounds, but it was Marcos Rojo who was the unlikeliest of heroes.

Iceland 1-2 Croatia: Modric and co. top Group D with 3 victories to face Denmark

Ivan Perisic scored injury-time winner as Croatia top Group D with all three victories to face Denmark.

Denmark 0-0 France: First goalless draw of the tournament sees Les Bleus top Group C

The first 0-0 of the World Cup means both Denmark and France will be playing in the round of 16.

Australia 0-2 Peru: Peruvians get their 1st WC win in 36 years but both sides bow out

Carrillo & Guerrero sealed Peru's first World Cup win in 36 years in a 2-0 victory over Australia but both sides bow out of Group C.

Rojo scores late winner in Argentina's 2-1 win vs Nigeria and becomes AF Man of the Match

When the world awaits Lionel Messi to do magic for Argentina, Marcos Rojo steps up to become the unlikely hero.

Denmark & France fans win All Football MOTM award in two sides' boring 0-0 draw

Yeah, there's really nothing to say about the match itself...

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Maradona reported to be fine after he was taken to hospital

Diego Maradona has been taken to hospital following Argentina’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup. Maradona reported to be fine. He had a sudden drop in blood pressure and has now been stabilised.

OFFICIAL: Inter sign Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan on a 4-year deal

Inter Milan have officially completed the signing of Roma & Belgium versatile midfielder Radja Nainggolan on a four-year deal through to June, 2022.

OFFICIAL: Javier Pastore joins Roma from PSG on 5-year deal

Paris Saint-Germain have officially confirmed that Javier Pastore has signed for Roma.

Real Madrid could sell Marco Asensio to fund Neymar deal (Telemadrid)

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez will not give up on his dream of seeing Neymar defend his team's shirt.

Kane poses with proud parents and brother with hat-trick match ball

Harry Kane's family have been revelling in the England striker's hat-trick heroics, by posing with the match ball he fired into the Panama net three times in Sunday's 6-1 win.

WHAT THEY SAY

Messi: God is with Argentina and wouldn't let us miss out

Argentina narrowly saw off Nigeria to secure a spot in the knockout stages of the World Cup, finishing second in Group D behind Croatia, with the usual suspect opening the scoring and expressing his joy after the full-time whistle.

Messi stressed & unhappy at World Cup, says Zabaleta

The right-back sympathises with his friend, who has flattered to deceive at the 2018 tournament, with Argentina on the verge of elimination

Mikel claims Nigeria denied 'clear penalty' after Rojo handled before netting late winner

The Super Eagles believe they should have been awarded a spot kick during a thrilling encounter, despite the match officials making use of VAR

Lionel Messi's wife jets in to support husband amidst rumoured marriage crisis

Lionel Messi 's stunning WAG Antonella Roccuzzo has travelled to Russia and will watch her husband's crunch match against Nigeria tonight from the stands amid rumours of a marriage crisis.

Low applauds Ozil's 'great reaction' to being dropped

The Germany star's response to being benched has him back in contention for Wednesday's vital match against South Korea.

'We follow it all' - Messi aware of threat posed by France in World Cup clash

Argentina may have secured a place in the last 16 of the World Cup, but their captain is fully aware of the threat their next opponent will pose

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Peru still partying despite World Cup elimination

TODAY'S WC FIXTURES (CET)

16:00  Mexico vs Sweden

16:00  Korea Republic vs Germany

20:00  Serbia vs Brazil

20:00  Switzerland vs Costa Rica