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Portugal v Spain player ratings

Portugal v Spain player ratings

Extreme quality, Iberian rivalry. You can't write scripts like this. 16 Jun 2018
Hierro Supports De Gea After Costly Error

Hierro Supports De Gea After Costly Error

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said he was supporting his team's goalkeeper David de Gea who made a costly error during Spain's 3-3 draw with Portugal with Sochi on Friday. 15 Jun 2018
Ronaldo's hat-trick earns Portugal 3-3 draw with spain

Ronaldo's hat-trick earns Portugal 3-3 draw with spain

Cristiano Ronaldo's Sublime Hat-Trick Helped Portugal to Earn 3-3 Draw With Spain in Teams' First Match at the 2018 World Cup in Russia on Friday. 15 Jun 2018
Hierro Is Best Option for Spain Says Ramos

Hierro Is Best Option for Spain Says Ramos

Spain captain Sergio Ramos said on Thursday that the sacking of Julen Lopetegui as Spain head coach ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup was was a tough moment, but appointing Fernando Hierro was the best option considering the circumstances. 15 Jun 2018
Santos Says Portugal-Spain Game Can Be A Classic

Santos Says Portugal-Spain Game Can Be A Classic

Portugal head coach Fernando Santos said on Thursday that his team's match against Spain will become a "classic" because the teams "know each other well" and want to win the FIFA World Cup in Russia. 15 Jun 2018
Ramos Likes To Play Alongside Ronaldo, Not Against Him

Ramos Likes To Play Alongside Ronaldo, Not Against Him

Spain captain Sergio Ramos said on Thursday that he likes playing "alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, not against him," while his team prepares for the FIFA World Cup match against Portugal. 15 Jun 2018
Godin Says No Player Would Intentionally Injure Opponent

Godin Says No Player Would Intentionally Injure Opponent

Uruguay captain Diego Godin said on Thursday that no Uruguay player would intentionally injure any of their opponents, including Egypt star striker Mohamed Salah. 15 Jun 2018
Benatia Says World Cup is 'Dream Is Chance to 'Show Great Result'

Benatia Says World Cup is 'Dream Is Chance to 'Show Great Result'

Morocco defender Medhi Benatia said on Thursday that playing at the FIFA World Cup in Russia is a ‘dream,’ a real ‘celebration’ for his country and a chance to 'show a great result.’ 15 Jun 2018
Santos Says Ronaldo Is Extraordinary Captain

Santos Says Ronaldo Is Extraordinary Captain

Portugal head coach Fernando Santos said Thursday that star striker Cristiano Ronaldo was an "extraordinary" captain of Portugal's 2018 FIFA World Cup squad. 15 Jun 2018
Moutinho Says Portugal Are Among Favorites

Moutinho Says Portugal Are Among Favorites

Portugal midfielder Joao Moutinho said on Thursday that Portugal were one of the favorites to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 15 Jun 2018
Queiroz expects 'football gods' to be on Iran's side

Queiroz expects 'football gods' to be on Iran's side

Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz said Thursday that he expected that "football gods" would be on Iran's side at the upcoming World Cup in Russia. 15 Jun 2018
Moutinho Says organization of World Cup is fantastic

Moutinho Says organization of World Cup is fantastic

Portugal midfielder Joao Moutinho said on Thursday that Russia did a "fantastic" job organizing the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 15 Jun 2018
Shojaei: Iran players are feeling the stress

Shojaei: Iran players are feeling the stress

Iran captain Masoud Shojaei said on Thursday that even Iran's experienced players were feeling the stress of playing at the FIFA World Cup but would enjoy the tournament in Russia nonetheless. 15 Jun 2018
Hierro: Change of coach is no excuse

Hierro: Change of coach is no excuse

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said that changing coach a day before the World Cup would not be an excuse if Spain fail at the tournament. 13 Jun 2018
Low Shocked by Lopetegui Sacking

Low Shocked by Lopetegui Sacking

Germany head coach Joachim Low said on Wednesday that he was "shocked" by the decision to fire Julen Lopetegui as Spain head coach just a day before the start of the FIFA World Cup. 13 Jun 2018
Julen Lopetegui to take charge of Real Madrid

Julen Lopetegui to take charge of Real Madrid

Spain head coach Julen Lopetegui will take charge of Spanish giants Real Madrid after the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the club announced on their official website Tuesday. 12 Jun 2018