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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
Swiss FA fined for delegates' bad behavior at World Cup
FIFA has fined the Swiss Football Association AUD $47,500 and issued a warning about the behavior of members of their delegation following the team's match against Costa Rica at the World Cup.
2 Jul 2018
Volgograd airport has received 115,000 passengers during the World Cup
The airport in the southern Russian city of Volgograd has serviced more than 115,000 passengers since the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
2 Jul 2018
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 watched the World Cup match between Russia and Spain, which was broadcast live on Russia-1 TV channel.
2 Jul 2018
Over 5,000 foreign fans secure seats for Japan v Belgium
More than 5,000 foreign fans have arrived in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don for the World Cup match between Japan and Belgium.
2 Jul 2018
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sampaoli to step down as Argentina head coach - Reports
Jorge Sampaoli is set to step down as Argentina head coach after his side were beaten 4-3 by France in the last 16 of the World Cup, according to nation's media.
2 Jul 2018
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
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
Hierro not thinking about own future
Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said on Sunday that he was not concerned about his future for the moment following his side's loss at the hands of Russia.
2 Jul 2018
Akinfeev and Ignashevich are team leaders
The Russian Football Union First Vice-President Nikita Simonyan said on Sunday that Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev and defender Sergei Ignashevich were Russia’s leaders on the pitch, but all the players deserved victory in Russia’s match against Spain in the World Cup Round of 16 game at Moscow’s Luzhniki stadium on Sunday.
2 Jul 2018
Spain v Russia - player ratings
A tense knockout fixture was played out between Russia and Spain, with the hosts' grit and defensive resilience beating out the class of Spain in possession.
2 Jul 2018
Russia into last eight after shootout win over Spain
Goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev was Russia’s instant hero as he saved penalties by Koke and Iago Aspas in the shoot out (4-3) to end Spain’s World Cup and send the home nation into the quarter-finals.
2 Jul 2018
Pic special: Spain v Russia penalty shootout, kick by nerve-shredding kick
Russia are into the last eight of their home World Cup, thanks to a penalty shootout win over Spain. Here's how it went down. Pics by Getty images.
2 Jul 2018
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