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'Everything went well' - Brazillian ambassador

'Everything went well' - Brazillian ambassador

Brazilian Ambassador to Russia Antonio Luis Espinola Salgado said Monday that everything went well during his country's first World Cup match against Switzerland which was held in Rostov-on-Don on Sunday and ended in a 1-1 draw. 18 Jun 2018
Mexico fan 'sold fake ticket' for Germany match

Mexico fan 'sold fake ticket' for Germany match

A fan from Mexico was sold a fake ticket to his national team's World Cup match against Germany for US$800 (AUD $1075), say Russian police. 18 Jun 2018
DFB urges improvement from Germany

DFB urges improvement from Germany

The President of the German Football Association (DFB) urged the national team would bounce back from their defeat to Mexico by playing well against Sweden and South Korea. 18 Jun 2018
Kvist hoping to recover in time for more action in Russia

Kvist hoping to recover in time for more action in Russia

Denmark midfielder William Kvist, who fractured his ribs during the team's 1-0 victory over Peru, says he still hopes to play a part in this World Cup. 18 Jun 2018
Akinfeev: It's a mistake to single out Salah

Akinfeev: It's a mistake to single out Salah

Russia goalkeeper and captain Igor Akinfeev both say the team should not single out Egypt striker Mohamed Salah and forget about the rest of the Egyptian team ahead of their Group A match, which is set to be held in St. Petersburg on Tuesday. 18 Jun 2018
'We know how to deal with Salah'

'We know how to deal with Salah'

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov says he knows how to play against Egypt striker Mohamed Salah when the teams meet in their second group game. 18 Jun 2018
Arzani open to overseas move

Arzani open to overseas move

Socceroos whiz kid Daniel Arzani admits he will decide on his club future and whether to leave the A-League after the World Cup, after attracting strong interest from Europe. 18 Jun 2018
SBS take over World Cup broadcasting for next 48 hours

SBS take over World Cup broadcasting for next 48 hours

Free-to-air broadcaster SBS have announced they will broadcast every match from the World Cup for the next 48 hours while Optus work to resolve their technical issues. 18 Jun 2018
Arzani: I was only ever going to play for the Roos

Arzani: I was only ever going to play for the Roos

Aussie wonder kid Daniel Arzani is delighted to have been locked down as a Socceroo at last – and says he was never going to have it any other way. 18 Jun 2018
Peruvian fan suspected of stealing tickets for Mexico v Germany

Peruvian fan suspected of stealing tickets for Mexico v Germany

A Peruvian fan has been detained in Moscow on suspicion of stealing tickets for the FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and Germany. 18 Jun 2018
'I've never been a fan of the VAR'

'I've never been a fan of the VAR'

Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury admits he’s not a fan of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), but feels it’s time to move on from the controversial penalty in their 2-1 loss to France. 18 Jun 2018
Ronaldo's Helping Hand

Ronaldo's Helping Hand

Sometimes sponsors give you money but Cristiano Ronaldo gets given goals. 18 Jun 2018
Almost 26 million Germans tune in for Mexico defeat

Almost 26 million Germans tune in for Mexico defeat

A total of 25.97 million people in Germany watched their national team's first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup against Mexico on Sunday, German television network RTL have reported. 18 Jun 2018
Rumours: Croatia set to send striker Kalinic home

Rumours: Croatia set to send striker Kalinic home

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic has sent striker Nikola Kalinic home after the player refused to come on as a substitute, according to reports. 18 Jun 2018
Cycling Portugal fan: Russians are wonderful!

Cycling Portugal fan: Russians are wonderful!

Portuguese cyclist Helder Batista, who arrived in Moscow early on Monday for the FIFA World Cup, told Sputnik that Russians were a "loving and wonderful people" and that he had not encountered any negative attitude during his journey. 18 Jun 2018
Ex-Russia forward Kirichenko: Russia v Egypt is too tight to call

Ex-Russia forward Kirichenko: Russia v Egypt is too tight to call

Former Russia striker Dmitri Kirichenko told Sputnik on Monday that both Egypt and Russia had good chances of wining their second FIFA World Cup match on Tuesday. 18 Jun 2018
Portuguese fan cycles all the way to Russia

Portuguese fan cycles all the way to Russia

Portugal fan Helder Batista left him home town of Alenquer on 6 May to cycle to the World Cup. Now, he's just miles away from the final destination of his journey, the town of Kratovo, just outside Moscow. 18 Jun 2018
Putin to give Russia's next match a miss

Putin to give Russia's next match a miss

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend Russia's second FIFA World Cup game against Egypt on Tuesday due to his visit to Belarus but is likely to watch match highlights, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. 18 Jun 2018
Brazilian ambassador: We can improve

Brazilian ambassador: We can improve

Brazilian Ambassador to Russia Antonio Luis Espinola Salgado says Brazil played well against Switzerland in their first match at the FIFA World Cup, but the team could still improve their performance. 18 Jun 2018
Layun: We want more

Layun: We want more

Mexico's Miguel Layun says his team claimed an "historic" victory by beating defending Germany last night, and now they're fired up for more. 18 Jun 2018
Japanese public figures make last-ditch dash for Russia

Japanese public figures make last-ditch dash for Russia

Japanese public figures are expected to arrive in Russia to support their national football team at the FIFA World Cup, which kicked off on Thursday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. 18 Jun 2018