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Iceland Want to Spring Surprise at 2018 FIFA World Cup - Captain Gunnarsson

Iceland Want to Spring Surprise at 2018 FIFA World Cup - Captain Gunnarsson

Iceland midfielder and captain Aron Gunnarsson said Friday that Iceland wanted to give their fans "a surprise" at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 15 Jun 2018
Deschamps: Let's win the opener before we start talking about the title

Deschamps: Let's win the opener before we start talking about the title

France head coach Didier Deschamps said Friday that beating Australia in their first group-stage match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup was crucial for the team. 15 Jun 2018
Iceland refuse to lose their cool against the big boys

Iceland refuse to lose their cool against the big boys

Iceland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said on Friday that his team would not fear anyone if they get past the group stage at the FIFA World Cup in Russia. 15 Jun 2018
Iceland boss: We won't man-mark Messi

Iceland boss: We won't man-mark Messi

Iceland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson won't be heaping the daunting task of keeping Lionel Messi quiet on any individual player. 15 Jun 2018
Kimmich: Don't call me the next Philipp Lahm

Kimmich: Don't call me the next Philipp Lahm

Bayern Munich and Germany defender Joshua Kimmich said Friday that he did not try to follow in the footsteps of former Germany defender Philipp Lahm, but did his best to evolve into a strong player with a style of his own. 15 Jun 2018
Scans confirm Dzagoev's done his hammy

Scans confirm Dzagoev's done his hammy

Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev, who sustained an injury during Russia's 5-0 drubbing of Saudi Arabia in the FIFA World Cup opener on Thursday, underwent an MRI, which confirmed a hamstring injury on his left leg, the Russian team said Friday. 15 Jun 2018
France Players Don't Consider Themselves World Cup Favorites - Captain Lloris

France Players Don't Consider Themselves World Cup Favorites - Captain Lloris

France players do not consider themselves to be among the favorites to win the FIFA World Cup in Russia, the team's goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said on Friday. 15 Jun 2018
Deschamps Says 'Best Squad' Selected for World Cup Match Against Australia

Deschamps Says 'Best Squad' Selected for World Cup Match Against Australia

France head coach Didier Deschamps said Friday that he had selected "the best squad" for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup match between France and Australia. 15 Jun 2018
France Captain Lloris Says Important to Start 2018 FIFA World Cup 'Well'

France Captain Lloris Says Important to Start 2018 FIFA World Cup 'Well'

France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said Friday that it was important for the team to start the 2018 FIFA World Cup "well." 15 Jun 2018
Team Director Bierhoff Says Germany Need Couple of Days to Adapt to World Cup in Russia

Team Director Bierhoff Says Germany Need Couple of Days to Adapt to World Cup in Russia

Team director Oliver Bierhoff said on Friday that Germany will need a couple of days to adapt to the conditions of the World Cup in Russia and work out their logistics. 15 Jun 2018
Russian Upper House Speaker to Visit FIFA World Cup Host City of Saransk - Press Service

Russian Upper House Speaker to Visit FIFA World Cup Host City of Saransk - Press Service

MOSCOW, June 15 (Sputnik) - Russian Federation Council speaker Valentina Matvienko will visit Russia's Republic of Mordovia, where World Cup host city of Saransk is located, on Friday, the Federation Council press service said. 15 Jun 2018
Russia's Victory in World Cup Opening Match to Be 'Basis for Future Success' - Official

Russia's Victory in World Cup Opening Match to Be 'Basis for Future Success' - Official

MOSCOW, June 15 (Sputnik) - Russia's victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening match will be a "great basis" for their "future success", a member of the Russian State Duma Committee for Physical Culture, Sport, Tourism and Youth Affairs Dmitry Svishchev said late on Thursday. 15 Jun 2018
Slater: Surviving group will be superhuman

Slater: Surviving group will be superhuman

If the Socceroos make it to the knockout stage of the 2018 Russia World Cup it will be a superhuman effort says former national team player and Fox Sports analyst Robbie Slater. 15 Jun 2018
Russia vs Saudi Arabia Player Ratings

Russia vs Saudi Arabia Player Ratings

The 2018 World Cup began with hosts Russia dismantling a poor Saudi Arabian side. 14 Jun 2018
About 60,000 Fans to Attend Morocco v Iran

About 60,000 Fans to Attend Morocco v Iran

City authorities expect up to 60,000 spectators to attend the match between Iran and Morocco at the St. Petersburg Stadium on Friday, the city's Deputy Governor Igor Albin said Thursday. 14 Jun 2018
Kroos: We've got a great atmosphere

Kroos: We've got a great atmosphere

Germany's squad football are satisfied with the conditions at their base camp as the team has the opportunity to train in a good and working atmosphere, Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Tony Kroos said on Thursday. 14 Jun 2018
Salah trains ahead of Uruguay showdown

Salah trains ahead of Uruguay showdown

Mohamed Salah trained with the rest of the national team's squad ahead of their first 2018 FIFA World Cup match against Uruguay after his recovery from injury. 14 Jun 2018
Germany stars praise Joachim Low

Germany stars praise Joachim Low

Jerome Boateng and Toni Kroos have praised Germany head coach Joachim Low as a "top-level coach" and "good person." 14 Jun 2018
Boateng: 'We'll watch the opening match together'

Boateng: 'We'll watch the opening match together'

The German squad will get together to watch the opening game of the World Cup, defender Jerome Boateng says. 14 Jun 2018
Russia 'Can Reach' Knockout Stage

Russia 'Can Reach' Knockout Stage

Former Russia forward Valery Kechinov has told Sputnik that Russia are able to reach the knockout stage at the World Cup, although Uruguay are the favorites in their Group A. 14 Jun 2018
Egypt Star Striker Salah Could Play in Team's First FIFA World Cup Match - Head Coach

Egypt Star Striker Salah Could Play in Team's First FIFA World Cup Match - Head Coach

Egypt star striker Mohamed Salah is almost certain to play in his team's first match at the FIFA World Cup in Russia against Uruguay despite suffering a shoulder injury in late May, according to the Pharaoh's head coach Hector Cuper. 14 Jun 2018