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Russia Striker Smolov Shares Fans Sentiments After Defeat by Croatia
MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) -Russia striker Fedor Smolov, who did not convert his spot kick against Croatia in the penalty shootout after the Saturday's quarter-final ended in 2-2 draw, said that totally understands the sentiments Russian fans might have towards him now.
9 Jul 2018
Russia Played 'Decently' at FIFA World Cup, Showed Perseverance - Ex-USSR Forward
MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Former USSR forward Sergey Dmitriyev told Sputnik on Sunday that Russia played well at this summer's tournament and showed perseverance and dedication.
9 Jul 2018
Russia Midfielder Cheryshev Thanks His Country For Support at 2018 World Cup
MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Russia midfielder Denis Cheryshev said on Sunday in a video the Russian Football Union posted online, that he is grateful for the support his country gave him and the team at this year's World Cup.
8 Jul 2018
Russia improved image 'in all aspects' during World Cup - former Russia Coach
Former Russia head coach Boris Ignatyev said Russia managed to improve its international image "in all aspects" during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, including the level of the organisation and the national team's achievements at the tournament.
8 Jul 2018
Ex-Russia coach praises 'courage' of veteran defender Ignashevich
Russia veteran defender Sergey Ignashevich, who turns 39 later in July, deserves credit for his performance at the FIFA World Cup and his readiness to help the team despite his age, former Russia head coach Boris Ignatyev said.
8 Jul 2018
Croatian President celebrates quarter-final win with players
Croatian President Colinda Grabar-Kitarovic went into the changing room of the national team after their FIFA World Cup quarter-final match against Russia to personally congratulate the players on their victory.
8 Jul 2018
Russia defender Kutepov 'overwhelmed with pride'
Russia defender Ilya Kutepov said he was "overwhelmed with pride" for his teammates after their performance at the World Cup.
8 Jul 2018
Russia return to base after quarter-final loss
The Russian national football team has returned to its base camp in Novogorsk, just outside Moscow, from Sochi, where they were defeated by Croatia in the World Cup quarter-final.
8 Jul 2018
Russia defender Ignashevich retires from football
CSKA Moscow and Russia veteran defender Sergey Ignashevich, who turns 39 in July, has decided to retire from football.
8 Jul 2018
Many World Cup favourites eliminated because of ‘poor preparation’
Croatia Football Federation (HNS) President Davor Suker said that World Cup favourites, such as Brazil, Germany and Spain, were eliminated from the tournament because of “poor preparation.”
8 Jul 2018
Smolov assumes responsibility for missing penalty
Russia forward Fedor Smolov said he assumed full responsibility for not scoring during the penalty shootout in the World Cup quarter-final match against Croatia in Sochi.
8 Jul 2018
Modric: Winning World Cup more important than Ballon D'Or
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric said that he was more concerned with winning the World Cup than the Ballon d'Or award.
8 Jul 2018
Modric: 'No problem with recovery' for England clash
Croatia players have enough time to recover for the World Cup semi-final match against England, Croatia midfielder and captain Luka Modric said.
8 Jul 2018
Modric says Russia surprised Croatia
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric said that Russia played well in their World Cup quarter-final match and surprised the Croatian side.
8 Jul 2018
Croatia Coach: 'I couldn't swallow my tears'
An emotional Zlatko Dalic said Croatia's World Cup quarter-final opponents, Russia, were a team "of the highest level."
8 Jul 2018
No regrets for Russia coach Cherchesov
Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said he had no regrets about his decisions during the FIFA World Cup.
8 Jul 2018
Russia Good World Cup Host in Organization, in Results on Pitch - Head Coach Cherchesov
SOCHI, July 8 (Sputnik) - Russia were a good host of the 2018 FIFA World Cup both in terms of organization and in terms of results on the pitch, head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Saturday night.
8 Jul 2018
Russia Deputy PM Mutko ‘disappointed’ but ‘proud’
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko said that he was “disappointed” that Russia lost to Croatia in the World Cup quarter-final match in Sochi, but was “proud” of the players.
8 Jul 2018
Cherchesov should continue as Russia coach - Russian Football Union
Vice President of the Russian Football Union Sergey Anokhin told Sputnik on Saturday that Cherchesov should continue training the Russian national football team after the 2018 FIFA World Cup .
8 Jul 2018
Moscow Mayor says Russian team gave fans 'hope for future'
MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin thanked the Russian national football team for the "hope for future" that they gave their fans.
8 Jul 2018
Russia coach executed his mission - Russian Football Union
Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov executed his mission, so the answer if he remains in his position is "obvious," the Russian Football Union's First Vice President Nikita Simonyan said on Saturday.
8 Jul 2018
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