Dalic wants everyone to root for his team

Dalic wants everyone to root for his team

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Saturday that he wanted most of the world to support his side in their 2018 World Cup final against France. 14 Jul 2018
Lukaku and De Bruyne start for Belgium

Lukaku and De Bruyne start for Belgium

Forward Romelu Lukaku and midfielder Kevin De Bruyne have been named in the starting lineup for Belgium in their World Cup third place play-off against England, FIFA announced on its official website on Saturday. 14 Jul 2018
Kane starts for England against Belgium

Kane starts for England against Belgium

Forward Harry Kane has been named in the starting lineup for England in their World Cup third place play-off against Belgium, FIFA announced on its official website on Saturday. 14 Jul 2018
Putin to visit World Cup closing ceremony

Putin to visit World Cup closing ceremony

Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the closing ceremony of the 2018 World Cup on July 15 and watch the final match between the national teams of France and Croatia, the Kremlin's press service said on Saturday. 14 Jul 2018
Croatia Coach Dalic Not Worried About Team's Physical Condition Ahead of World Cup Final

Croatia Coach Dalic Not Worried About Team's Physical Condition Ahead of World Cup Final

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic says he's not worried about his team's physical condition ahead of their 2018 FIFA World Cup final against France. 14 Jul 2018
No Pressure on Croatia Players Ahead of World Cup Final - Head Coach

No Pressure on Croatia Players Ahead of World Cup Final - Head Coach

MOSCOW, July 14 (Sputnik) - Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Saturday that his team feels no pressure ahead of their World Cup final against France. 14 Jul 2018
Croatia to Dedicate 2018 FIFA World Cup Victory to Late Keeper Turina - Captain Modric

Croatia to Dedicate 2018 FIFA World Cup Victory to Late Keeper Turina - Captain Modric

MOSCOW, July 14 (Sputnik) - Croatia captain Luka Modric said on Saturday that if his country won the 2018 FIFA World Cup, they would dedicate their victory to Croatia goalkeeper Ivan Turina, who had passed away in 2013. 14 Jul 2018
Croatia Head Coach Deserves All Credit for Country's Success at 2018 World Cup - Modric

Croatia Head Coach Deserves All Credit for Country's Success at 2018 World Cup - Modric

Croatia midfielder Luka Modric says coach Zlatko Dalic, who was appointed at the difficult time for the team, must be given the merit he deserves for getting the country into the 2018 World Cup final. 14 Jul 2018
FIFA Not to Sanction Croatia Defender Vida After Studying His Second Controversial Video

FIFA Not to Sanction Croatia Defender Vida After Studying His Second Controversial Video

MOSCOW, July 14 (Sputnik) - Croatia defender Domagoj Vida avoids FIFA sanctions following the investigation of the second video he released after the quarter-final match against Russia. 14 Jul 2018
Croatia Captain Modric Says Focused on Team's Success, Not Personal Victories

Croatia Captain Modric Says Focused on Team's Success, Not Personal Victories

Croatia captain Luka Modric says he was more interested in his national side's success than in personal achievements at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 14 Jul 2018
Belarusian President Lukashenko to Attend 2018 FIFA World Cup Final - Spokeswoman

Belarusian President Lukashenko to Attend 2018 FIFA World Cup Final - Spokeswoman

MINSK, July 14 (Sputnik) - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko will attend the 2018 FIFA World Cup final at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, presidential spokeswoman Natalia Eismont said on Saturday. 14 Jul 2018
Improved Russia's Image Abroad to Remain Major 2018 World Cup Legacy - LOC Organizers

Improved Russia's Image Abroad to Remain Major 2018 World Cup Legacy - LOC Organizers

MOSCOW, July 14 (Sputnik) - The Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Arkady Dvorkovich said on Saturday that Russia showed that it is 'an open, friendly and safe country', the image that will become the main legacy of this year's tournament. 14 Jul 2018
UPDATE - FIFA President Infantino Interested in Cooperation With FIDE - LOC Chairman Dvorkovich

UPDATE - FIFA President Infantino Interested in Cooperation With FIDE - LOC Chairman Dvorkovich

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Zlatko Dalic: Croatian World Cup win would be celebrated bigger than Brazil

Zlatko Dalic: Croatian World Cup win would be celebrated bigger than Brazil

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic says if his team wins the 2018 FIFA World Cup final they will celebrate their victory even more than Brazil or Argentina did. 14 Jul 2018
FIFA President Infantino Interested in Cooperation With FIDE - LOC Chairman Dvorkovich

FIFA President Infantino Interested in Cooperation With FIDE - LOC Chairman Dvorkovich

MOSCOW, July 14 (Sputnik) - Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Arkady Dvorkovich, who is running for the FIDE (World Chess Federation) presidency, said on Saturday that FIFA Head Gianni Infantino is interested in cooperation with FIDE in case if Dvorkovich gets elected. 14 Jul 2018
Russia Proved Being Country of Football - 2018 FIFA World Cup Organizers

Russia Proved Being Country of Football - 2018 FIFA World Cup Organizers

MOSCOW, July 14 (Sputnik) - The CEO of the Russia 2018 Local Organizing Committee Alexey Sorokin said on Saturday that the guests of this year's World Cup were very happy with the organization of the tournament and Russia proved to the rest of world that it was the country of football. 14 Jul 2018
Fans, TV Viewers See 2018 World Cup in Russia as Great Success- LOC Chairman

Fans, TV Viewers See 2018 World Cup in Russia as Great Success- LOC Chairman

MOSCOW, July 14 (Sputnik) - The Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Arkady Dvorkovich, said on Saturday that many fans who attended the World Cup as well as those who watched the tournament on TV think it was a great success. 14 Jul 2018
FIFA World Cup Oracle Cat Predicts Belgium's Victory Over England in Third Place Play-Off

FIFA World Cup Oracle Cat Predicts Belgium's Victory Over England in Third Place Play-Off

Achilles the cat, who lives at St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum and serves as the animal oracle for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, has predicted a Belgium victory over England in the third place play-off. 14 Jul 2018
World Cup Oracle Cat to Predict Winner of Third Place Play-Off Between England, Belgium

World Cup Oracle Cat to Predict Winner of Third Place Play-Off Between England, Belgium

ST. PETERSBURG, July 14 (Sputnik) - Achilles the cat, who lives at St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum and serves as the animal oracle for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, will predict the winner of the third place play-off between England and Belgium later on Saturday. 14 Jul 2018
FIFA President Infantino Says Over 99% of Referees' Decisions Now Correct Thanks to VAR

FIFA President Infantino Says Over 99% of Referees' Decisions Now Correct Thanks to VAR

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system has helped to make over 99 percent of all refereeing decisions correct, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Friday. 14 Jul 2018
Croatia Midfielder Rakitic Ready to Have Tattoo on Forehead If Team Wins World Cup

Croatia Midfielder Rakitic Ready to Have Tattoo on Forehead If Team Wins World Cup

Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic says he's prepared to have a tattoo on his forehead if his side beat France in the final to secure their first World Cup title. 14 Jul 2018