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Zhukov hopes Sochi brings Russia luck

Zhukov hopes Sochi brings Russia luck

The Honorary President of the Russian Olympic Committee Alexander Zhukov said on Saturday that he hoped that the Olympic city of Sochi would bring Russia luck in their upcoming World Cup quarter-final match against Croatia. 8 Jul 2018
'High chance' shootout will decide Russia, Croatia semi

'High chance' shootout will decide Russia, Croatia semi

Former Soviet Union coach Gadzhi Gadzhiyev said Russia's chances of winning their World Cup quarter-final in Sochi were “equal” to those of Croatia, and the possibility of the winner being determined by a penalty shootout was “real and quite high.” 8 Jul 2018
Medvedev to attend Russia v Croatia

Medvedev to attend Russia v Croatia

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev will on Saturday attend the 2018 World Cup quarter-finals match between Russia and Croatia in the Russian city of Sochi, where he will also meet with Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic. 7 Jul 2018
Russian squad heads to Sochi for historic quarter-final

Russian squad heads to Sochi for historic quarter-final

The Russian national football team has departed for Sochi, where they will play Croatia in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. 5 Jul 2018
Extra train supplied to cart fans to Russia's quarter-final

Extra train supplied to cart fans to Russia's quarter-final

An additional train has been scheduled to transport football fans from Moscow to Sochi, which will host the World Cup quarter-final between Russia and Croatia. 5 Jul 2018
Croatian president to attend her team's quarter-final

Croatian president to attend her team's quarter-final

Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic will attend her national team's World Cup quarter-final against hosts Russia in Sochi on Sunday. 4 Jul 2018
World Cup braced for 'crazy' Croatian support

World Cup braced for 'crazy' Croatian support

Around 10,000 Croatian fans are expected to attend their national team's World Cup quarter-final against hosts Russia in Sochi on Sunday. 4 Jul 2018
Croatia happy to arrive in Sochi with time to spare

Croatia happy to arrive in Sochi with time to spare

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic says it was the right decision for his team to travel to Sochi well in advance of their World Cup quarter-final against hosts Russia. 3 Jul 2018
Sochi hoping to host the hosts in World Cup quarter-finals

Sochi hoping to host the hosts in World Cup quarter-finals

Deputy Head of the City of Sochi Sergei Yurchenko says he's expecting Russia to play in the World Cup quarter-final match at Sochi's Fisht Stadium. 1 Jul 2018
Germany v Sweden: player ratings

Germany v Sweden: player ratings

World champions Germany shocked everyone in the last minute as Toni Kroos redeemed himself for his earlier mistakes with stunning goal, earning his side a thrilling 2-1 victory over Sweden in Sochi. 24 Jun 2018
Jonas Hector returns to training with Germany

Jonas Hector returns to training with Germany

Germany left-back Jonas Hector has resumed training after recovering from the flu which kept him out of his team's defeat to Mexico. 19 Jun 2018
Lukaku scores twice as Belgium beat Panama 3-0

Lukaku scores twice as Belgium beat Panama 3-0

Belgium's all-time leading goal-scorer Romelu Lukaku scored twice to help the Red Devils thrash Panama, who are playing at their first-ever World Cup, 3-0 in Sochi on Monday. 19 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
Brazil arrive in Russia ahead of World Cup

Brazil arrive in Russia ahead of World Cup

Brazil national football team arrived in Russia early on Monday ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, the team’s press service said. 11 Jun 2018
Fans in Sochi reminded of border regulations

Fans in Sochi reminded of border regulations

Foreigners visiting Sochi for World Cup games will not be allowed to visit areas close to the Abkhazia-Russia border without the necessary documentation. 9 Jun 2018
Winter Olympians eat …

Winter Olympians eat …

WATCH: Find out what’s in the diet of a Winter Games athlete. 17 Feb 2014