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Berg says it was an obvious decision to award penalty

Berg says it was an obvious decision to award penalty

Sweden forward Marcus Berg said on Monday the penalty they were awarded in their World Cup match against South Korea was "obvious." 19 Jun 2018
Andersson says atmosphere at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium was fantastic

Andersson says atmosphere at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium was fantastic

Sweden head coach Janne Andersson said Monday that the atmosphere had been "fantastic" at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium where his team beat South Korea 1-0 earlier in the day. 19 Jun 2018
Granqvist says spying allegations are over the top

Granqvist says spying allegations are over the top

Sweden defender and captain Andreas Granqvist said Monday that the whole issue of Sweden allegedly spying on South Korea was "over the top." 19 Jun 2018
Sweden v South Korea: Player Ratings

Sweden v South Korea: Player Ratings

Sweden have won their first World Cup match in 12 years defeating South Korea 1-0 in their first match of the group stage. 19 Jun 2018
Granqvist penalty gives Sweden 1-0 win over South Korea

Granqvist penalty gives Sweden 1-0 win over South Korea

Sweden defender and captain Andreas Granqvist's perfectly executed spot kick proved to be the difference as the Scandinavian team beat South Korea 1-0 in Nizhny Novgorod on Monday. 19 Jun 2018
Over 42,000 fans attend Sweden v South Korea

Over 42,000 fans attend Sweden v South Korea

A total of  42,300 supporters attended the FIFA World Cup match between Sweden and South Korea in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod, FIFA said via its official Twitter account on Monday. 19 Jun 2018
Germany must win remaining group matches - Muller

Germany must win remaining group matches - Muller

Germany forward Thomas Muller said on Sunday that his team must win the remaining group-stage matches against Sweden and South Korea at the 2018 World Cup. 18 Jun 2018
Germany not breaking apart after Mexico defeat says Low

Germany not breaking apart after Mexico defeat says Low

The German national team is not going to “break apart” after the sudden defeat to Mexico, the team’s head coach Joachim Low said Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Germany united despite loss says Plattenhardt

Germany united despite loss says Plattenhardt

Germany defender Marvin Plattenhardt said on Sunday that his team were “united” despite the loss to Mexico in their first group-stage match of the 2018 World Cup. 18 Jun 2018
Lozano says goal against Germany is best of his Career

Lozano says goal against Germany is best of his Career

Mexico winger Hirving Lozano, who scored the only goal in his team's 1-0 victory over defending champions Germany on Sunday, said it was the best goal in his career. 18 Jun 2018
Germany win does not make Mexico group favorites says Osorio

Germany win does not make Mexico group favorites says Osorio

Mexico head coach Juan Carlos Osorio said on Sunday that his side was not the favorites to win Group F, despite their shock 1-0 victory against reigning Wold Cup holders Germany in Moscow. 18 Jun 2018
Mexico defeat Germany 1-0 in Group F

Mexico defeat Germany 1-0 in Group F

Mexico defeated defending champions Germany 1-0 in teams' first match at 2018 World Cup. 18 Jun 2018
Germany v Mexico pic special

Germany v Mexico pic special

Hirving Lozano's first-half strike stunned defending champions Germany at the Luzhniki Stadium. Mexico held on to claim a memorable 1-0 win in Group F. Here is the best of the action. Pictures by Getty Images. 18 Jun 2018
Lozano named man of the match against Germany

Lozano named man of the match against Germany

Mexico midfielder Hirving Lozano was named the best player of the game following his side’s 1-0 win over reigning champions Germany in their opening match of the World Cup in Moscow. 18 Jun 2018
Capacity crowd watch Mexico stun Germany

Capacity crowd watch Mexico stun Germany

Mexico’s surprise 1-0 victory against reigning World Cup holders Germany at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow was watched by a capacity crowd, FIFA said on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Ki Sung-Yueng hopes fans can help the atmosphere

Ki Sung-Yueng hopes fans can help the atmosphere

South Korea midfielder and captain Ki Sung-yueng said on Sunday that it was good to see a lot of fans ahead of his side's first World Cup match against Sweden. 18 Jun 2018