Mourinho predicts bright footballing future for Russia

Mourinho predicts bright footballing future for Russia

Russia can look forward to a bright football future after the World Cup, according to Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho. 11 Jul 2018
Belgium defence did well to contain Mbappe - Martinez

Belgium defence did well to contain Mbappe - Martinez

France head coach Roberto Martinez said his side’s defence did a good job of keeping such an “exceptional” striker as France’s Kylian Mbappe under control in their World Cup semi-final in St. Petersburg. 11 Jul 2018
Belgium expected to play in World Cup Final - Courtois

Belgium expected to play in World Cup Final - Courtois

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said his side had expected to play in the World Cup final. 11 Jul 2018
Belgium deserved more at World Cup - Vertonghen

Belgium deserved more at World Cup - Vertonghen

Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen said his side "deserved more" at the 2018 FIFA World Cup due to their great performance. 11 Jul 2018
Hazard would rather lose with Belgium, than win the way France did

Hazard would rather lose with Belgium, than win the way France did

Belgium captain Eden Hazard criticised France’s tactics after his side suffered a 1-0 defeat in their semi-final in St. Petersburg, saying he would rather lose with his team, than win the way France did. 11 Jul 2018
World Cup final may be last game for some players - Pogba

World Cup final may be last game for some players - Pogba

France midfielder Paul Pogba said his side wanted to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup final, as it could be the last game for some of his teammates. 11 Jul 2018
France found flaws in Belgium's game - Deschamps

France found flaws in Belgium's game - Deschamps

France head coach Didier Deschamps said despite Belgium controlling the majority of possession during their World Cup semi-final, his team were able to find “flaws” in their game. 11 Jul 2018
De Bruyne: 'One set piece and that's it'

De Bruyne: 'One set piece and that's it'

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said his side could have won the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 11 Jul 2018
Belgium, France had 50/50 chance to win semi-final - De Bruyne

Belgium, France had 50/50 chance to win semi-final - De Bruyne

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said his side and France both had a 50/50 chance to win the the World Cup semi-final encounter, but one corner kick proved to be decisive. 11 Jul 2018
Lack of concentration cost Belgium - Witsel

Lack of concentration cost Belgium - Witsel

Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel said a lack of concentration during their semi-final against France was the reason for his side’s 1-0 loss in St. Petersburg. 11 Jul 2018
Deschamps: Young France side will only get better

Deschamps: Young France side will only get better

France head coach Didier Deschamps said his side wanted to make their fans happy. 11 Jul 2018
France seeking Euro 2016 redemption - Umtiti

France seeking Euro 2016 redemption - Umtiti

France defender Samuel Umtiti said his team wanted to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup in order to make up for their defeat in the UEFA Euro 2016 final. 11 Jul 2018
Belgium played as good as France - Kompany

Belgium played as good as France - Kompany

Belgium defender Vincent Kompany said Belgium matched France, but the odds were not in their favor leading to Didier Deschamps’ side winning 1-0 in the World Cup semi-final match in St. Petersburg. 11 Jul 2018
France played ‘anti-football’ against Belgium - Courtois

France played ‘anti-football’ against Belgium - Courtois

France played "anti-football" in beating Belgium 1-0 in their World Cup semi-final in St. Petersburg, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois told the Belgium sports network Sporza. 11 Jul 2018
Putin congratulates Macron on France's victory in World Cup semi

Putin congratulates Macron on France's victory in World Cup semi

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated French President Emmanuel Macron over the phone on his side's victory in the World Cup semi-final match against Belgium on Wednesday (AEST) the Kremlin press service said. 11 Jul 2018
Belgium politicians and media thank national team

Belgium politicians and media thank national team

“Thank you for the positive emotions and for putting up a good fight” was the general reaction from Belgium’s politicians and media after head coach Roberto Martinez’s team were knocked out of the World Cup after losing their semi-final clash with France. 11 Jul 2018
Martinez: France beat Belgium due to a 'little bit of luck'

Martinez: France beat Belgium due to a 'little bit of luck'

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said on Tuesday night that the difference between his side and France who beat them in the World Cup semi-final was just in a "little bit of luck." 11 Jul 2018
Umtiti named man of the match after 1-0 Belgium win

Umtiti named man of the match after 1-0 Belgium win

France defender Samuel Umtiti was named the man of the match in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final match as he helped France beat Belgium 1-0 in St. Petersburg. 11 Jul 2018
Russian national team thank retired defender Zhirkov

Russian national team thank retired defender Zhirkov

The Russian national football team thanked defender Yuri Zhirkov following the announcement of his retirement from the team on Tuesday. 11 Jul 2018
France beat Belgium 1-0 to reach World Cup Final

France beat Belgium 1-0 to reach World Cup Final

France beat neighbors Belgium 1-0 in St. Petersburg on Tuesday to reach the World Cup final, where they will face either Croatia or England. 11 Jul 2018
Zhirkov announces retirement from international football

Zhirkov announces retirement from international football

Zenit St. Petersburg and Russia defender Yuri Zhirkov announced his retirement from the national team on Tuesday. 11 Jul 2018

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