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Sweden skipper Granqvist applauds Russia's win over Spain

Sweden skipper Granqvist applauds Russia's win over Spain

Sweden captain Andreas Granqvist said on Monday that Russia had "played great" in their penalty shootout win over Spain. 2 Jul 2018
Golovin hails Russia history-makers as Chelsea rumours intensify

Golovin hails Russia history-makers as Chelsea rumours intensify

Russia's sought-after midfield star Aleksandr Golovin has hailed his team's "historic" win over Spain in their Round of 16 game at the World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Over 100,000 fans celebrated Russia's win over Spain in Moscow's CBD

Over 100,000 fans celebrated Russia's win over Spain in Moscow's CBD

More than 100,000 Russians and foreign tourists celebrated Russia's victory over Spain in the round of 16 of the World Cup in the center of Moscow. 2 Jul 2018
Over 2.8 million Muscovites tune into Russia's Round of 16 win

Over 2.8 million Muscovites tune into Russia's Round of 16 win

Over 2.8 million Muscovites watched the World Cup match between Russia and Spain, which was broadcast live on Russia-1 TV channel. 2 Jul 2018
Moscow's merry mayor says Russia can thank the 'lucky' Luzhniki

Moscow's merry mayor says Russia can thank the 'lucky' Luzhniki

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said on Monday that the city's Luzhniki Stadium was a "lucky arena" for the Russian national football team following their win over Spain in the World Cup round of 16. 2 Jul 2018
Spain have no regrets over Lopetegui sacking

Spain have no regrets over Lopetegui sacking

Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) President Luis Rubiales says he doesn't regret sacking Julen Lopetegui as Spain head coach a day before the start of the tournament, despite the national team's poor performance in Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Russia's celebrations against Spain compared to WWII victory footage

Russia's celebrations against Spain compared to WWII victory footage

Russian celebrations over the national team's win over Spain are comparable to the celebration of the World War II victory, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says. 2 Jul 2018
Stay-away Putin could be at it again for Russia's historic quarter-final

Stay-away Putin could be at it again for Russia's historic quarter-final

Russia's Kremlin has failed to say whether or not Vladimir Putin will attend his country's historic World Cup quarter-final against Croatia. 2 Jul 2018
Modric 'surprised' by Russia's progress

Modric 'surprised' by Russia's progress

Croatia captain Luka Modric, says he's surprised that Russia have reached the World Cup quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Russian Football Union gets big windfall for reaching quarter-finals

Russian Football Union gets big windfall for reaching quarter-finals

FIFA will award the Russian Football Union US $16 million (AUD $21.75 million) after Russia advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Croatia braced for 'Difficult' match against Russia - Corluka

Croatia braced for 'Difficult' match against Russia - Corluka

Lokomotiv Moscow and Croatia defender Vedran Corluka said on Monday that he expects a "very difficult" match against hosts Russia in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
I was a Russia fan for 120 minutes - Corluka

I was a Russia fan for 120 minutes - Corluka

Lokomotiv Moscow and Croatia defender Vedran Corluka says he was cheering on Russia during their World Cup Round of 16 win over Spain. 2 Jul 2018
Fan pic special: Ohh those Russians

Fan pic special: Ohh those Russians

In central Moscow - from traffic gridlock to the metro - Russian football fans couldn't contain their exhilaration when the national team defeated Spain 4-3 on penalties. The win sends the host nation through to the World Cup quarter-final for the first time. 2 Jul 2018
Russia prove nothing impossible at World Cup - Lovren

Russia prove nothing impossible at World Cup - Lovren

Russia proved that nothing is impossible with their 4-3 victory over Spain in the round of 16 match on Monday (AEST), Croatia defender Dejan Lovren said. 2 Jul 2018
No favourites in Croatia-Russia clash - Rakitic

No favourites in Croatia-Russia clash - Rakitic

Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic said there would be no favourites in the quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia. 2 Jul 2018
Croatia face tough test against Russia - HNS

Croatia face tough test against Russia - HNS

President of the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) Davor Suker said Croatia will have a difficult match ahead of themselves against Russia in the World Cup quarter-final game. 2 Jul 2018
Russia will be 'difficult' to beat - Dalic

Russia will be 'difficult' to beat - Dalic

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said Russia is going to be a difficult opponent in their World Cup quarter-final match. 2 Jul 2018
Denmark Goalkeeper Schmeichel Praises Organization of World Cup in Russia

Denmark Goalkeeper Schmeichel Praises Organization of World Cup in Russia

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 2 (Sputnik) - Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel said on Sunday that he appreciates organization of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Fernandes says Akinfeev was a huge help against Spain

Fernandes says Akinfeev was a huge help against Spain

Russia defender Mario Fernandes said on Sunday that his teammate goalkeeper and captain Igor Akinfeev was a "huge help" as Russia beat Spain on penalties and made it to the last eight. 2 Jul 2018
Russia players are making history for Russian football

Russia players are making history for Russian football

Acting President of the Russian Football Union Alexander Alaev told Sputnik on Sunday that Russia players were making history for Russian football following their win over Spain in World Cup Round of 16 match. 2 Jul 2018
Russia to be even more elated after victory over Spain

Russia to be even more elated after victory over Spain

Russia "will be even more elated" after defeating Spain in their round of 16 game, the CEO of the Russia 2018 Local Organizing Committee Alexey Sorokin said Sunday. 2 Jul 2018