Coach gave Belgium faith to win World Cup - De Bruyne

Coach gave Belgium faith to win World Cup - De Bruyne

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said on Monday that the team's head coach Roberto Martinez made them believe they can win the World Cup. 10 Jul 2018
Around 14 million Russians watched Croatia v Russia on TV

Around 14 million Russians watched Croatia v Russia on TV

Nearly 14 millions Russians watched the World Cup quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia, broadcast live on Russia's Channel One, a survey revealed Monday. 10 Jul 2018
FIFA fines former Croatia coaching assistant Vukojevic $15,000 for unsporting behaviour

FIFA fines former Croatia coaching assistant Vukojevic $15,000 for unsporting behaviour

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has taken a decision to fine former Croatia player Ognjen Vukojevic 15,000 Swiss francs (about AUS$20,250) for his unsporting behaviour following the World Cup quarter-final encounter with hosts Russia. 10 Jul 2018
Russia to consider applying bid to host summer Olympic Games

Russia to consider applying bid to host summer Olympic Games

The Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2018 World Cup Arkady Dvorkovich said on Monday that Russia may bid to host the Summer Olympic Games. 10 Jul 2018
LOC Chairman Says Took Into Account Croatian Football Federation's Decision on Vukojevic

LOC Chairman Says Took Into Account Croatian Football Federation's Decision on Vukojevic

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Arkady Dvorkovich said on Monday that the Croatian Football Federation's (HNS) decision to suspended coaching assistant Ognjen Vukojevic from his duties at the tournament had been taken into account. 10 Jul 2018
Ex-CSKA Forward Musa Says Russia Veteran Defender Ignashevich 'Fantastic Leader'

Ex-CSKA Forward Musa Says Russia Veteran Defender Ignashevich 'Fantastic Leader'

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Former CSKA Moscow forward Ahmed Musa, who currently plays for Leicester City and Nigeria, praised his former CSKA teammate, Russia veteran defender Sergey Ignashevich, on Monday, saying that he was a "fantastic leader." 10 Jul 2018
LOC Chairman Praises Russia’s Grade ‘A’ World Cup Performance

LOC Chairman Praises Russia’s Grade ‘A’ World Cup Performance

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Arkady Dvorkovich said on Monday that he would grade the national team’s performance at the tournament with an "A. 10 Jul 2018
Belgium Footballers 'Unique' Due to 'Incredible Footballing Brain' - Head Coach

Belgium Footballers 'Unique' Due to 'Incredible Footballing Brain' - Head Coach

ST. PETERSBURG, July 9 (Sputnik) - Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said on Monday that Belgian footballers were "unique" due to their technical skills and "incredible footballing brain." 10 Jul 2018
'Normal' For Belgium Assistant Coach Henry to Sing French Anthem Before Match - De Bruyne

'Normal' For Belgium Assistant Coach Henry to Sing French Anthem Before Match - De Bruyne

ST. PETERSBURG, July 9 (Sputnik) - Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said on Monday that it would be perfectly "normal" if assistant coach Thierry Henry sings France’s national anthem before the start of their World Cup semi-final match in St. Petersburg on Tuesday. 10 Jul 2018
French Players Individually As Strong As Brazil - Belgium Head Coach Martinez

French Players Individually As Strong As Brazil - Belgium Head Coach Martinez

ST. PETERSBURG, July 9 (Sputnik) - Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said on Monday that France are individually as strong as Brazil’s side. 10 Jul 2018
LOC Chairman Plays Football With World Cup Volunteers at Moscow’s Red Square

LOC Chairman Plays Football With World Cup Volunteers at Moscow’s Red Square

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Arkady Dvorkovich participated in a game of football that took place at Moscow’s Red Square on Monday. 10 Jul 2018
Croatia Have Equal Chances to Beat England in World Cup Semi-Final - Forward Mandzukic

Croatia Have Equal Chances to Beat England in World Cup Semi-Final - Forward Mandzukic

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Croatia forward Mario Mandzukic said on Monday that his team has 50/50 chances of beating England in their World Cup semi-final match. 10 Jul 2018
Baywatch Star Anderson to attend France-Belgium semi - reports

Baywatch Star Anderson to attend France-Belgium semi - reports

Canadian American actress and model Pamela Anderson could attend the World Cup semi-final between France and Belgium in St. Petersburg on Wednesday morning (AEST), French media reported Monday. 10 Jul 2018
Three Croatia players miss training ahead of England semi-final

Three Croatia players miss training ahead of England semi-final

Croatia goalkeeper Danijel Subasic, as well as defenders Dejan Lovren and Sime Vrsaljko missed Monday's training session ahead of the semi-final match against England. 10 Jul 2018
Croatia Forward Kramaric Praises England Forward Vardy Ahead of World Cup Semi-Final Clash

Croatia Forward Kramaric Praises England Forward Vardy Ahead of World Cup Semi-Final Clash

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Croatia forward Andrej Kramaric praised England forward Jamie Vardy on Monday, saying that he was "one of the best strikers." 10 Jul 2018
Brazil Fans Did Not Throw Eggs at National Team's Bus, Video Outdated - Reports

Brazil Fans Did Not Throw Eggs at National Team's Bus, Video Outdated - Reports

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - A video showing a group of Brazilian fans throwing eggs at the team’s bus was first published online three months ago and was not related to Brazil’s return home following the World Cup in Russia. 10 Jul 2018
Ex-Germany Striker Kuranyi Says Russia Impressed Most at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Ex-Germany Striker Kuranyi Says Russia Impressed Most at 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Former Dynamo Moscow and Germany striker Kevin Kuranyi said on Monday that Russia impressed him the most of all the teams competing at the World Cup. 10 Jul 2018
Almost 30% of Russians Consider France Favorites to Win FIFA World Cup - Poll

Almost 30% of Russians Consider France Favorites to Win FIFA World Cup - Poll

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Almost 30 percent of Russians consider France the favorites to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup, a poll by Mediascope research company revealed Monday. 10 Jul 2018
FIFA Gives Insufficient Response to Croatian Player's Statements - Russian Lawmaker

FIFA Gives Insufficient Response to Croatian Player's Statements - Russian Lawmaker

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - A member of the Russian lower house's Committee for Physical Culture, Sport, Tourism and Youth Affairs Dmitry Svishchev said on Monday that FIFA's reaction to the statements made by Croatia defender Domagoj Vida was insufficient. 10 Jul 2018
Ex-Germany Forward Kuranyi Hopes Croatia Can Win World Cup

Ex-Germany Forward Kuranyi Hopes Croatia Can Win World Cup

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Former Dynamo Moscow and Germany forward Kevin Kuranyi said on Monday that he hoped Croatia could win this year’s World Cup. 10 Jul 2018
France, Belgium Semi-Final to Be 'Difficult' for Belgium Coach Henry - France Head Coach

France, Belgium Semi-Final to Be 'Difficult' for Belgium Coach Henry - France Head Coach

ST. PETERSBURG, July 9 (Sputnik) - France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday that the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final encounter between his side and Belgium would be difficult for Belgium assistant coach and former France striker Thierry Henry as he would have to come up against his native country. 10 Jul 2018