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Over 43,000 fans attend Brazil v Switzerland

Over 43,000 fans attend Brazil v Switzerland

The FIFA World Cup Group E game between Brazil and Switzerland was attended by a total of 43,109 spectators, FIFA announced on its website on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Switzerland hold Brazil to 1-1 draw

Switzerland hold Brazil to 1-1 draw

Five-time World Cup winners Brazil were held to 1-1 draw by Switzerland in teams' first match at 2018 FIFA World Cup. 18 Jun 2018
Neymar starts for Brazil against Switzerland

Neymar starts for Brazil against Switzerland

Star striker Neymar has been named in the starting line-up for Brazil in their first match of the World Cup against Switzerland. 18 Jun 2018
Krstajic says team neutralized Costa Rica’s strengths

Krstajic says team neutralized Costa Rica’s strengths

Serbia head coach Mladen Krstajic said on Sunday that his team managed to neutralize Costa Rica’s strengths, which earned the team a 1-0 victory in their first 2018 World Cup game. 18 Jun 2018
Kolarov happy with team's performance against Costa Rica

Kolarov happy with team's performance against Costa Rica

Serbia captain Aleksandar Kolarov said that he was happy with the way the team played in their 1-0 World Cup victory against Costa Rica in Samara on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Costa Rica not losing faith after Serbia defeat says Ramirez

Costa Rica not losing faith after Serbia defeat says Ramirez

Costa Rica are not losing faith as a team following their defeat to Serbia, team's head coach Oscar Ramirez said on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Ivanovic becomes Serbia's most capped player

Ivanovic becomes Serbia's most capped player

Zenit St. Petersburg and Serbia defender Branislav Ivanovic became Serbia's most capped player after the FIFA World Cup match against  Costa Rica, FIFA announced on their Twitter account on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Kolarov named man of the match against Costa Rica

Kolarov named man of the match against Costa Rica

Serbia defender and captain Aleksandar Kolarov was named the best player of the game following his side’s 1-0 win over Costa Rica in their opening match of the World Cup in Samara. 18 Jun 2018
Man United coach Mourinho to attend Brazil v Switzerland

Man United coach Mourinho to attend Brazil v Switzerland

Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho is set to attend the FIFA World Cup match between Brazil and Switzerland, that will take place in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don early Monday morning (AEST). 17 Jun 2018
Tite focusing on main goal, not wasting energy

Tite focusing on main goal, not wasting energy

Brazil head coach Tite said on Saturday that he was focusing on a successful performance from his team at the 2018 World Cup and would not get distracted by anything in order not to waste energy. 17 Jun 2018
Neymar not 100% fit for Switzerland match

Neymar not 100% fit for Switzerland match

Brazil head coach Tite said Saturday that forward Neymar had not fully recovered ahead of the team's first World Cup match against Switzerland at Rostov Arena on Sunday. 17 Jun 2018
Marcelo says Neymar and Ronaldo are the best in the world right now

Marcelo says Neymar and Ronaldo are the best in the world right now

Real Madrid and Brazil defender Marcelo on Saturday called Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo and fellow Brazil teammate Neymar the football players in the world right now without mentioning Argentina star Lionel Messi. 17 Jun 2018
Brazil train ahead of Switzerland clash

Brazil train ahead of Switzerland clash

Brazil held their final training session ahead of Sunday’s World Cup match against Switzerland. 17 Jun 2018
Switzerland coach hails Brazil’s 'exceptional' Neymar

Switzerland coach hails Brazil’s 'exceptional' Neymar

Switzerland head coach Vladimir Petkovic said on Saturday that star striker Neymar was “an exceptional player” and it would be “difficult to hold him back” in the upcoming match with Brazil. 16 Jun 2018
Xhaka Signs New Long-Term Contract With Arsenal

Xhaka Signs New Long-Term Contract With Arsenal

Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the London club said on their official website on Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Barcelona, Brazil Midfielder Paulinho ‘Saddened’ by Events in Spanish Team

Barcelona, Brazil Midfielder Paulinho ‘Saddened’ by Events in Spanish Team

SOCHI, June 13 (Sputnik) - Barcelona and Brazil midfielder Paulinho said on Wednesday that he was "saddened" by the latest developments in the Spanish national team. 14 Jun 2018
Brazil Midfielder Paulinho Names Five World Cup Favorites

Brazil Midfielder Paulinho Names Five World Cup Favorites

SOCHI, June 13 (Sputnik) - Brazil midfielder Paulinho named Germany, France, Belgium, Spain and Argentina as 2018 FIFA World Cup favorites on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
World Cup Group E form guide

World Cup Group E form guide

It's only one nail-biting day till the world begins a show stopping party for the ages. Group E's Brazil. Serbia, Costa Rica and Switzerland have had time to get their juices flowing with training camps and international friendlies. So how does their form stack up on the eve of the World Cup? 13 Jun 2018
Serbia defender Rukavina says team's base in Svetlogorsk was right choice

Serbia defender Rukavina says team's base in Svetlogorsk was right choice

KALININGRAD, June 12 (Sputnik) - Serbia Defender Antonio Rukavina said Monday that his country made the right choice to be based in the Baltic Sea resort of Svetlogorsk. 13 Jun 2018
Brazil Goalkeeper Becker praises team facilities at Sochi

Brazil Goalkeeper Becker praises team facilities at Sochi

Brazil's players, who arrived in Russia on Monday ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, have immediately taken to their new surroundings in Sochi, goalkeeper Alisson Becker said Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Alisson on Brazil's World Cup dream

Alisson on Brazil's World Cup dream

Brazil are dreaming of becoming world champions for a sixth time, goalkeeper Alisson Becker told a press conference on Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018