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Russia Striker Smolov Shares Fans Sentiments After Defeat by Croatia
MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) -Russia striker Fedor Smolov, who did not convert his spot kick against Croatia in the penalty shootout after the Saturday's quarter-final ended in 2-2 draw, said that totally understands the sentiments Russian fans might have towards him now.
9 Jul 2018
Belgium Hold Limited Training Session Ahead of World Cup Semi-Final Against France
MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Belgium held a limited training session ahead of their World Cup semi-final match against France.
9 Jul 2018
Russia Upset but Proud After World Cup Quarter-Final Against Croatia - Striker Dzyuba
MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Russia striker Artem Dzyuba said on Sunday that the team are upset after their World Cup quarter-final match against Croatia but are also "extremely proud".
9 Jul 2018
Thousands of Fans Chant 'Great Job' to Russia Players After FIFA World Cup
MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Thousands of fans chanted "Great job" to the Russia's players at a meeting with the national team in Moscow following the team's successful performance at the home World Cup despite being knocked out on Saturday.
9 Jul 2018
FIFA Issues Warning to Croatia Defender Vida for Shouting 'Glory to Ukraine!' - Reports
MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - FIFA has issued a warning to Croatia defender Domagoj Vida, who shouted "Glory to Ukraine!" after his side's World Cup quarter-final victory over Russia, media reported on Sunday.
9 Jul 2018
Russia to Do Better at Next FIFA World Cup But Need Fans' Support - Head Coach Cherchesov
MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Sunday that the national team would do even better at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar but it would be more difficult without so much support from their fans.
9 Jul 2018
Russia Played 'Decently' at FIFA World Cup, Showed Perseverance - Ex-USSR Forward
MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Former USSR forward Sergey Dmitriyev told Sputnik on Sunday that Russia played well at this summer's tournament and showed perseverance and dedication.
9 Jul 2018
Russia Midfielder Cheryshev Thanks His Country For Support at 2018 World Cup
MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Russia midfielder Denis Cheryshev said on Sunday in a video the Russian Football Union posted online, that he is grateful for the support his country gave him and the team at this year's World Cup.
8 Jul 2018
FIFA should give 'tough' response to Vida shouting 'glory to Ukraine!' - Russian Lawmaker
FIFA should give a "tough" response to Croatia defender Domagoj Vida shouting "Glory to Ukraine!" after their World Cup quarter-final victory over Russia, a member of the Russian State Duma Committee for Physical Culture, Sport, Tourism and Youth Affairs Dmitry Svishchev told Sputnik on Sunday.
8 Jul 2018
Hierro steps down as Spain coach after World Cup disappointment
Fernando Hierro has stepped down as Spain head coach after the national team's early elimination from this summer's FIFA World Cup.
8 Jul 2018
Russia improved image 'in all aspects' during World Cup - former Russia Coach
Former Russia head coach Boris Ignatyev said Russia managed to improve its international image "in all aspects" during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, including the level of the organisation and the national team's achievements at the tournament.
8 Jul 2018
Hats off to Ignashevich for 'risking reputation'
Ex-Russia defender Sergey Ignashevich deserves respect for putting his career and reputation on the line when he agreed to return to the national team for the World Cup, former Russia forward Sergey Kiryakov said.
8 Jul 2018
Ex-Russia coach praises 'courage' of veteran defender Ignashevich
Russia veteran defender Sergey Ignashevich, who turns 39 later in July, deserves credit for his performance at the FIFA World Cup and his readiness to help the team despite his age, former Russia head coach Boris Ignatyev said.
8 Jul 2018
Croatian President celebrates quarter-final win with players
Croatian President Colinda Grabar-Kitarovic went into the changing room of the national team after their FIFA World Cup quarter-final match against Russia to personally congratulate the players on their victory.
8 Jul 2018
Russia defender Kutepov 'overwhelmed with pride'
Russia defender Ilya Kutepov said he was "overwhelmed with pride" for his teammates after their performance at the World Cup.
8 Jul 2018
Russia return to base after quarter-final loss
The Russian national football team has returned to its base camp in Novogorsk, just outside Moscow, from Sochi, where they were defeated by Croatia in the World Cup quarter-final.
8 Jul 2018
Russia defender Ignashevich retires from football
CSKA Moscow and Russia veteran defender Sergey Ignashevich, who turns 39 in July, has decided to retire from football.
8 Jul 2018
Many World Cup favourites eliminated because of ‘poor preparation’
Croatia Football Federation (HNS) President Davor Suker said that World Cup favourites, such as Brazil, Germany and Spain, were eliminated from the tournament because of “poor preparation.”
8 Jul 2018
NATO wishes good luck to teams in World Cup semi-finals
All four football teams, which are set to play in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals are NATO member states, and the alliance wishes them good luck, NATO said on Sunday.
8 Jul 2018
Putin invites Russian football team to Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin noted the strong-willed performance of the Russian national football team in the quarter-final match with the Croatian team, and invited players and head coach Stanislav Cherchesov to discuss the results at the Kremlin.
8 Jul 2018
Smolov assumes responsibility for missing penalty
Russia forward Fedor Smolov said he assumed full responsibility for not scoring during the penalty shootout in the World Cup quarter-final match against Croatia in Sochi.
8 Jul 2018
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