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'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 won't change tactics against Croatia - Paurevic

Russia won't change tactics against Croatia - Paurevic

Croatian midfielder Ivan Paurevic, who plays for Russian side Ufa, said Russia would use the same tactics against Croatia as they did against Spain in the World Cup round of 16. 6 Jul 2018
Russians Believe National Team More Likely to Win FIFA World Cup Than Brazil - Poll

Russians Believe National Team More Likely to Win FIFA World Cup Than Brazil - Poll

MOSCOW, July 6 (Sputnik) - Russians believe that their national team is more likely to win this year's FIFA World Cup than five-time former World Cup winners Brazil, a poll conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center showed on Friday. 6 Jul 2018
Russia's home support 'changes nothing' - Croatia defender

Russia's home support 'changes nothing' - Croatia defender

Croatia defender Sime Vrsaljko said the support Russia would enjoy from their fans during their encounter in the 2018 FIFA World Cup quarter-final would not change anything for the Croatian squad. 6 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
Gazinsky keen to forget Spain and focus on Croatia

Gazinsky keen to forget Spain and focus on Croatia

Russia midfielder Yury Gazinsky says his team will try to leave behind their victory over Spain in the round of 16 and focus on their next World Cup game against Croatia. 3 Jul 2018
Prime Minister lauds Russian team's effort

Prime Minister lauds Russian team's effort

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that the national team's win over Spain in the round of 16 of the World Cup was a result of the players' "concerted effort." 2 Jul 2018
Russia's celebrations against Spain compared to WWII victory footage

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
Kuzyaev says team showed mettle by beating Spain

Kuzyaev says team showed mettle by beating Spain

Russia midfielder Daler Kuzyaev said Sunday that his team "showed their mettle" by coming from a goal down to beat Spain on penalties in the round of 16 at the World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Bigwigs out in force for Russia's clash with Spain

Bigwigs out in force for Russia's clash with Spain

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and NHL forward Alexander Ovechkin all attended Russia's Round of 16 match against Spain this morning. 2 Jul 2018
Costa and Asensio start for Spain against Russia

Costa and Asensio start for Spain against Russia

Diego Costa and Marco Asensio were named in Spain’s starting lineup for the World Cup Round of 16 match against Russia. 1 Jul 2018
Dzyuba, Golovin to start for Russia against Spain

Dzyuba, Golovin to start for Russia against Spain

Forward Artem Dzyuba and midfielder Aleksandr Golovin were named in Russia's starting lineup for the team's round of 16 match against Spain at the FIFA World Cup, the Russian national football team announced on their Twitter account on Sunday. 1 Jul 2018
Russia in 'fight to the death' against Spain - Dzyuba

Russia in 'fight to the death' against Spain - Dzyuba

Russia would have to "fight to the death" in order to win the FIFA World Cup round of 16 match against Group B winners Spain, the team's striker Artem Dzyuba said. 1 Jul 2018
Russia hold full squad training session ahead of Spain clash

Russia hold full squad training session ahead of Spain clash

All 23 players of the Russian national team took part in the group training session ahead of the FIFA World Cup round of 16 match against Spain, the team said via its official Twitter account on Saturday. 30 Jun 2018
Spain should be careful when playing Russia says Asensio

Spain should be careful when playing Russia says Asensio

Spain midfielder Marco Asensio said on Tuesday that his team should be careful with Russia in their round of 16 match of the 2018 World Cup. 27 Jun 2018
Fans' support will help Russia against Spain, says lawmaker

Fans' support will help Russia against Spain, says lawmaker

Fans' support will be Russia's "trump card" in their round of 16 match against Spain at the FIFA World Cup, according to Russian lawmaker Mikhail Degtyarev. 26 Jun 2018

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