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Brazil Hope to Face Russia in FIFA World Cup Final - Official

Brazil Hope to Face Russia in FIFA World Cup Final - Official

DURBAN, June 29 (Sputnik) -  Brazilian Secretary of Institutional Security Sergio Etchegoyen said Friday that he hoped that Brazil would face hosts Russia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup final. 29 Jun 2018
Analysis: How Tite unlocked Brazil's winning potential

Analysis: How Tite unlocked Brazil's winning potential

After two uninspiring performances against Switzerland and Costa Rica in the group stage, Tite needed to find a way to break Brazil out of their profligacy and make the world fear them again. Their 2-0 win over Serbia showed exactly why they are top contenders for Russia 2018. 29 Jun 2018
Nine people detained at Spartak Stadium as Brazil beat Serbia

Nine people detained at Spartak Stadium as Brazil beat Serbia

Nine people were detained for various violations at Moscow's Spartak Stadium and the surrounding area during the World Cup match between Serbia and Brazil this morning. 28 Jun 2018
Marcelo's injury 'not serious' following sub in Serbia win

Marcelo's injury 'not serious' following sub in Serbia win

Brazil defender Marcelo says his injury isn't serious after he had to be withdrawn from the action in the opening stages of Brazil's 2-0 win over Serbia this morning. 28 Jun 2018
Brazil's Marcelo subbed due to back spasm - Tite

Brazil's Marcelo subbed due to back spasm - Tite

Brazil defender Marcelo asked to be substituted in Brazil's 2-0 win over Serbia because of back spasm, Brazil head coach Tite said on Wednesday night. 28 Jun 2018
Tite says Brazil’s pressing game caused Serbia problems

Tite says Brazil’s pressing game caused Serbia problems

Brazil head coach Tite said on Wednesday that his side’s constant pressing made it difficult for their opponents Serbia to play with any rhythm. 28 Jun 2018
Serbia coach satisfied with team's results

Serbia coach satisfied with team's results

Serbia head coach Mladen Krstajic said on Wednesday that he was satisfied with his team's results at the FIFA World Cup in Russia. 28 Jun 2018
Matic: Brazil's superiority showed against Serbia

Matic: Brazil's superiority showed against Serbia

Serbia defender Nemanja Matic said on Wednesday that the difference in class between his side and Brazil in their final Group E match was evident. 28 Jun 2018
Pic special: Costa Rica earn late draw with Switzerland

Pic special: Costa Rica earn late draw with Switzerland

Costa Rica scored in injury-time equliser when Bryan Ruiz's penalty hit the bar and bounced in off Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer. Here's the best of the action from Nizhny Novgorod. 28 Jun 2018
Serbia v Brazil player ratings

Serbia v Brazil player ratings

Brazil shook off the early tournament cobwebs and are set to face Mexico in the first knockout phase of the 2018 World Cup after topping Group E with a well-earned 2-0 victory against Serbia. 28 Jun 2018
Paulinho named man of the match as Brazil beat Serbia

Paulinho named man of the match as Brazil beat Serbia

Brazil midfielder Paulinho was named man of the match as his side beat Serbia 2-0 in the final Group E match at World Cup in Russia. 28 Jun 2018
Brazil qualify for round of 16 after beating Serbia 2-0

Brazil qualify for round of 16 after beating Serbia 2-0

Brazil sealed comfortable 2-0 victory over Serbia in the teams' final Group E match on Wednesday and qualified for the round of 16. 28 Jun 2018
Kolarov says it's hard to believe Brazil will play for a draw

Kolarov says it's hard to believe Brazil will play for a draw

Serbia defender and captain Aleksandar Kolarov said on Tuesday he did not believe that Brazil would be playing for a draw in their final Group E match. 27 Jun 2018
Miranda says Brazil overcame all difficulties at World Cup

Miranda says Brazil overcame all difficulties at World Cup

Brazil defender Miranda, who will captain the team in their final group stage match at the World Cup, said on Tuesday that his team had overcome all the difficulties they had in this summer’s World Cup after beating Costa Rica 2-0 in St. Petersburg on Friday. 27 Jun 2018
Neymar needs to play another match to get back into shape

Neymar needs to play another match to get back into shape

Brazil forward Neymar is slowly getting back into shape and needs another match at the World Cup to fully return to form, Brazil head coach Tite said on Tuesday. 27 Jun 2018
Serbian Foreign Minister Dacic to attend Serbia v Brazil

Serbian Foreign Minister Dacic to attend Serbia v Brazil

Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia, who is also the country’s Foreign Minister, Ivica Dacic told Sputnik on Monday that he is planning to come to Russia to attend his side's match against Brazil in Moscow. 26 Jun 2018
Serbia keeper Stojkovic - 'We can beat Brazil!'

Serbia keeper Stojkovic - 'We can beat Brazil!'

Serbia goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic says that if his team did not believe they could beat Brazil they would not have come to the World Cup. 25 Jun 2018
World Cup: Three things we learned from Group E

World Cup: Three things we learned from Group E

It's was tipped to be one of the most exciting groups in World Cup and Group E hasn't disappointed, as Serbia, Switzerland and Brazil all vie for a spot in the round of 16. 23 Jun 2018
The Top 10 goals of the World Cup so far

The Top 10 goals of the World Cup so far

There's no denying it - there's been a fair amount of penalties out in Russia, and no shortage of own-goals either. But there's also been some absolute stonkers. 23 Jun 2018
Switzerland v Serbia pic special

Switzerland v Serbia pic special

Xherdan Shaqiri's late winner sparked jubilant celebrations in one dugout and heartbreak in the other. Here's the best of the action from Kaliningrad Stadium. 23 Jun 2018
Serbia v Switzerland player ratings

Serbia v Switzerland player ratings

A late show saved Switzerland as their great run in the group stages continued with a 2-1 victory, thanks to Xerdan Shaqiri. Switzerland have become the first side to come from behind and win a match in the group stages at the 2018 World Cup. 23 Jun 2018