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Ukrainian star offers support to Russia striker Smolov

Ukrainian star offers support to Russia striker Smolov

Ukrainian forward Yevgen Seleznyov has offered words of support to Russia's Fedor Smolov after the host nation's elimination from the World Cup. 9 Jul 2018
World Cup tipped to help Russian bid for Expo 2025

World Cup tipped to help Russian bid for Expo 2025

The success of the 2018 World Cup could help Russia to advance its bid to host Expo 2025, bid committee head Aleksander Chernov has said. 9 Jul 2018
Head Coach Dalic Says Few People Expected to See Croatia in World Cup Semi-Finals

Head Coach Dalic Says Few People Expected to See Croatia in World Cup Semi-Finals

MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Sunday that not many people expected to see his team in the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-finals. 9 Jul 2018
Russia Played 'Decently' at FIFA World Cup, Showed Perseverance - Ex-USSR Forward

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
Modric: 'No problem with recovery' for England clash

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

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 have 'some fuel left' for semi - coach

Croatia have 'some fuel left' for semi - coach

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Saturday that his team still had "fuel" left for their World Cup semi-final encounter with England. 8 Jul 2018
Russia leave World Cup in tears but with heads high

Russia leave World Cup in tears but with heads high

Russia's players are leaving the World Cup "with tears in their eyes but with their heads high," the team said on Saturday. 8 Jul 2018
Croatia v Russia player ratings

Croatia v Russia player ratings

A true showdown in Sochi saw the last quarter final decided by a penalty shootout. 8 Jul 2018
RFS vice president already proud of Russian team

RFS vice president already proud of Russian team

The Russian Football Union’s (RFS) First Vice-President Nikita Simonyan said on Saturday that he was already proud of his country ahead of the World Cup Quarter-final match against Croatia that is currently being held in Sochi. 8 Jul 2018
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
Southgate: Pickford prototype of modern goalkeeper

Southgate: Pickford prototype of modern goalkeeper

England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Saturday that his side's Jordan Pickford was a "prototype of what a modern goalkeeper should be." 8 Jul 2018
Pickford named man of the match after 2-0 Sweden win

Pickford named man of the match after 2-0 Sweden win

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was named the man of the match in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final as his side defeated Sweden 2-0 to reach the semi-finals. 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
Russia 'have more things to accomplish' at World Cup - Kutepov

Russia 'have more things to accomplish' at World Cup - Kutepov

Russia players are not going to stop progressing at this year's FIFA World Cup and they "have more things to accomplish," the national team's defender Ilya Kutepov said. 7 Jul 2018
Goalkeeper: Brazil not very  'efficient' against Belgium

Goalkeeper: Brazil not very 'efficient' against Belgium

Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker said that his side was not very "efficient" in the FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Belgium but did not play poorly and their defeat "was just bad luck." 7 Jul 2018
Willian apologises to fans for Brazil's loss to Belgium

Willian apologises to fans for Brazil's loss to Belgium

Brazil midfielder Willian apologised to his team's fans for their performance during the World Cup quarter-final match against Belgium. 7 Jul 2018
World Cup unfolding 'perfectly' for Belgium - Tielemans

World Cup unfolding 'perfectly' for Belgium - Tielemans

The 2018 World Cup is playing out "perfectly" for Belgium, midfielder Youri Tielemans said after his team’s victory over Brazil on Saturday (AEST). 7 Jul 2018
Witsel: Belgium 'made history' with Brazil win

Witsel: Belgium 'made history' with Brazil win

Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel said on Friday night that his team "made history" by beating Brazil in their World Cup quarter-final match. 7 Jul 2018
Chadli calls Belgium's defeat of Brazil a 'miracle'

Chadli calls Belgium's defeat of Brazil a 'miracle'

Belgium midfielder Nacer Chadli said beating Brazil in the World Cup quarter-final was a "miracle." 7 Jul 2018
Tite: Quarter-final between Belgium and Brazil was a beautiful game

Tite: Quarter-final between Belgium and Brazil was a beautiful game

The World Cup quarter-final game between Brazil and Belgium was a "beautiful" match between two incredible teams, Brazil head coach Tite said on Friday night. 7 Jul 2018