Perisic trains individually ahead of World Cup final

Perisic trains individually ahead of World Cup final

Croatia midfielder Ivan Perisic trained individually on Saturday ahead of his team's 2018 World Cup final against France. 15 Jul 2018
Southgate says communicating with Russian people was 'wonderful experience'

Southgate says communicating with Russian people was 'wonderful experience'

England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Saturday that his side had a "wonderful experience" communicating with the Russian people during the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 15 Jul 2018
Belgian prime minister congratulates national football team

Belgian prime minister congratulates national football team

Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel congratulated the national team on their third place at the 2018 World Cup on Saturday via Twitter. 15 Jul 2018
Hazard named man of the match after 2-0 win over England

Hazard named man of the match after 2-0 win over England

Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard was named the man of the match after his team's 2-0 win over England in their World Cup third place play-off game in St. Petersburg on Saturday. 15 Jul 2018
Hazard says Belgium had almost perfect World Cup

Hazard says Belgium had almost perfect World Cup

Eden Hazard said on Saturday that Belgium had an almost perfect World Cup. 15 Jul 2018
Southgate not judging Kane for England's loss

Southgate not judging Kane for England's loss

England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Saturday that striker and captain Harry Kane should not be judged for his performance during the World Cup third place play-off against Belgium. 15 Jul 2018
Almost 450,000 fans attend World Cup matches in St. Petersburg

Almost 450,000 fans attend World Cup matches in St. Petersburg

A total of 448,686 fans attended the 2018 World Cup matches in the Russian city of St. Petersburg. 15 Jul 2018
Over 64,000 fans attend third place play-off between England and Belgium

Over 64,000 fans attend third place play-off between England and Belgium

A total of 64,406 fans attended the World Cup third place play-off between England and Belgium at the St. Petersburg Stadium on Saturday. 15 Jul 2018
Belgium claim third place at World Cup after beating England 2-0

Belgium claim third place at World Cup after beating England 2-0

Belgium finished the 2018 World Cup in the third place after defeating England 2-0 in the third place play-off in St. Petersburg on Saturday. 15 Jul 2018
Chadli injured during third place play-off against England

Chadli injured during third place play-off against England

Belgium midfielder Nacer Chadli suffered a suspected hamstring injury and was substituted in his side's World Cup third place play-off against England on Saturday. 15 Jul 2018
Lloris: France want to finish World Cup final in normal time

Lloris: France want to finish World Cup final in normal time

France are focused on winning the World Cup final during normal time, goalkeeper Hugo Lloris said on Saturday, adding that the side would look to avoid extra time or penalties. 15 Jul 2018
Deschamps: 'calmness, confidence, concentration' are France's principles in final

Deschamps: 'calmness, confidence, concentration' are France's principles in final

France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Saturday that the three most important principles in the team's preparation for the 2018 World Cup final were calmness, confidence and concentration. 15 Jul 2018
Russia deserved to reach World Cup quarter-finals says Morientes

Russia deserved to reach World Cup quarter-finals says Morientes

Former Real Madrid and Spain striker Fernando Morientes told Sputnik on Saturday that Russia worked hard and deserved to reach the quarter-finals at the 2018 World Cup. 15 Jul 2018
World Cup final most important match in career says Lloris

World Cup final most important match in career says Lloris

France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris said on Saturday that the World Cup final would be the most important match in his career. 15 Jul 2018
France hold full-squad training session ahead of World Cup final

France hold full-squad training session ahead of World Cup final

France held a full-squad training session on Saturday ahead of the World Cup final against Croatia at the 2018 World Cup. 15 Jul 2018
Modric has great influence on Croatia team says Deschamps

Modric has great influence on Croatia team says Deschamps

France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Saturday that Croatia midfielder and captain Luka Modric had a great influence on his teammates. 15 Jul 2018
Deschamps says team are 'not euphoric' about reaching World Cup final

Deschamps says team are 'not euphoric' about reaching World Cup final

France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Saturday that his side were not "euphoric" at reaching the 2018 World Cup final. 15 Jul 2018
Deschamps says Mbappe does not have 'special status'

Deschamps says Mbappe does not have 'special status'

France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Saturday that his side's striker Kylian Mbappe did not have a "special status" in the team. 15 Jul 2018
Lloris says Deschamps created miracle by getting team to World Cup final

Lloris says Deschamps created miracle by getting team to World Cup final

France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said on Saturday that his side's head coach Didier Deschamps had "created a miracle" by helping France to advance to the 2018 World Cup final. 15 Jul 2018
FIFA fines English FA $70,000 for violating marketing rules

FIFA fines English FA $70,000 for violating marketing rules

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has fined the English Football Association (FA) 70,000 Swiss francs (about $70,000) and issued them a warning for "breaching media and marketing regulations and equipment regulations", FIFA's press service said on Saturday. 15 Jul 2018
FIFA warns English FA for fans' political chants at semi-final

FIFA warns English FA for fans' political chants at semi-final

FIFA's Disciplinary Committee has warned the English Football Association (FA) after political chants from their supporters were believed to have been heard during the World Cup semi-final between England and Croatia, FIFA's press service said on Saturday. 14 Jul 2018