France's Strength in Combination of Young, Experienced Players - Goalkeeper Lloris

France's Strength in Combination of Young, Experienced Players - Goalkeeper Lloris

ST. PETERSBURG, July 9 (Sputnik) - France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said on Monday that the team had benefited from a combination of young talents and experienced players in their squad. 10 Jul 2018
UK Foreign Office Advises World Cup Fans Visiting Russia to Remain 'Vigilant'

UK Foreign Office Advises World Cup Fans Visiting Russia to Remain 'Vigilant'

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - The UK Foreign Office published on Monday the formal advice to the citizens traveling to Russia for England's semi-final match against Croatia, urging the fans to remain "vigilant" due to political tensions between the United Kingdom and Russia. 10 Jul 2018
Brazil Fans Throw Eggs at Bus as National Team Returns Home After World Cup Exit

Brazil Fans Throw Eggs at Bus as National Team Returns Home After World Cup Exit

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - A group of Brazilian fans threw eggs at the bus that carried the national team after their return from the FIFA World Cup in Russia, where they were eliminated after losing 2-1 to Belgium in the quarter-finals. 10 Jul 2018
Russia Midfielder Samedov Says Quit International Football to Spend More Time With Kids

Russia Midfielder Samedov Says Quit International Football to Spend More Time With Kids

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Spartak Moscow midfielder Aleksandr Samedov, who announced his retirement from the national team after Russia's elimination from this summer's FIFA World Cup, said on Monday that his wife was due to give birth in August and that he wanted to spend more time with his kids. 10 Jul 2018
England Have Good Chances to Win World Cup - Defender Young

England Have Good Chances to Win World Cup - Defender Young

ST. PETERSBURG, July 9 (Sputnik) - England defender Ashley Young said on Monday that his team had good chances to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 10 Jul 2018
Russia Head Coach Cherchesov to Support Belgium in Remaining World Cup Matches

Russia Head Coach Cherchesov to Support Belgium in Remaining World Cup Matches

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Monday that he will be supporting Belgium for the rest of the FIFA World Cup. 10 Jul 2018
Croatian Football Federation Suspends Coaching Assistant Vukojevic From World Cup Duties

Croatian Football Federation Suspends Coaching Assistant Vukojevic From World Cup Duties

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) has suspended coaching assistant Ognjen Vukojevic from his duties at this summer's FIFA World Cup in Russia, the federation announced on its official website on Monday. 10 Jul 2018
No Plans to Shift Men's Final at Wimbledon to Avoid Clash With FIFA World Cup Finale

No Plans to Shift Men's Final at Wimbledon to Avoid Clash With FIFA World Cup Finale

LONDON, July 9 (Sputnik) - The Wimbledon men's final will not be moved to a different time even if the match coincides with the 2018 FIFA World Cup final, where England could play should they beat Croatia on Wednesday, Chief Executive of the All England Tennis Club Richard Lewis said on Monday. 10 Jul 2018
Olympic legend sings Russian team's praises

Olympic legend sings Russian team's praises

Hosts Russia has proved they "can play football" by reaching the quarter-finals of the World Cup, four-time Olympic artistic gymnastics champion Alexei Nemov says. 9 Jul 2018
Julio Baptista says Russians can feel proud

Julio Baptista says Russians can feel proud

Russia should be proud of its national football team after they reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup, according to ex-Brazil striker Julio Baptista. 9 Jul 2018
'The winner of France v Belgium will lift the trophy' - Blanc

'The winner of France v Belgium will lift the trophy' - Blanc

Former France player and head coach Laurent Blanc says either France or Belgium will be crowned World Cup champions at the tournament in Russia. 9 Jul 2018
Around 14 million Russians watched their quarter-final defeat on TV

Around 14 million Russians watched their quarter-final defeat on TV

Nearly 14 millions Russians watched their national team's World Cup quarter-final against Croatia, broadcast live on Russia's Channel One, a survey has revealed. 9 Jul 2018
Over 20,000 foreign fans expected for France v Belgium

Over 20,000 foreign fans expected for France v Belgium

Over 20,000 foreign fans are expected to attend the World Cup semi-final between France and Belgium in St. Petersburg. 9 Jul 2018
NATO summit clash keeps Belgian's PM from attending semi-final

NATO summit clash keeps Belgian's PM from attending semi-final

Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel will not attend his national team's World Cup semi-final against France due to the NATO summit taking place in Brussels. 9 Jul 2018
Spain announce Enrique as head coach on two-year deal - Team

Spain announce Enrique as head coach on two-year deal - Team

Former Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique has been named as the new head coach of the Spanish national team. 9 Jul 2018
Putin to 'find time' to meet eliminated Russian squad

Putin to 'find time' to meet eliminated Russian squad

Russian President Vladimir Putin will find time to meet with the national football team in the near future, according to the Kremlin. 9 Jul 2018
Peru fan looks to move to Russian city after World Cup

Peru fan looks to move to Russian city after World Cup

After supporting his country at the group stage of the World Cup, Peruvian football fan Giovanni Falcon has decided to move to the Russian city of Yekaterinburg when the tournament ends. 9 Jul 2018
A-League ref shortlisted for World Cup's final four games

A-League ref shortlisted for World Cup's final four games

New Zealand referee Matthew Conger has been included on FIFA's shortlist of 12 referees who could be appointed to take charge of the final four matches of the World Cup in Russia. 9 Jul 2018
Kremlin defends Putin's absence from World Cup

Kremlin defends Putin's absence from World Cup

Russian President Vladimir Putin "passionately" supported Russia during each of their World Cup matches, even though he wasn't in attendance, according to the Kremlin. 9 Jul 2018
New Poland head coach to be named in two weeks

New Poland head coach to be named in two weeks

Poland's new head coach will be revealed on 23 or 24 July, Polish Football Association head Zbigniew Boniek says. 9 Jul 2018
Macron travelling to Russia for the World Cup, not Putin

Macron travelling to Russia for the World Cup, not Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in Russia only to attend his national team's World Cup match against Belgium. 9 Jul 2018