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Spain undoubtedly one of the front-runners says Falcao

Spain undoubtedly one of the front-runners says Falcao

Spain clearly are one of the World Cup frontrunners and will play better in the round of 16, as will all other strong sides, Colombia forward Radamel Falcao said on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
Knockout stages will be life or death says Pekerman

Knockout stages will be life or death says Pekerman

Colombia head coach Jose Pekerman said on Thursday that his side's upcoming round of 16 match will be a life-or-death game. 29 Jun 2018
Japan v Poland: player ratings

Japan v Poland: player ratings

Japan are through to the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time since 2010 at the expense of Senegal. 29 Jun 2018
Senegal v Colombia player ratings

Senegal v Colombia player ratings

Group H went down to the wire with both Colombia and Senegal needing to avoid defeat to guarantee their place in the round of 16. 29 Jun 2018
Mina named man of the match after scoring winner against Senegal

Mina named man of the match after scoring winner against Senegal

Colombia defender Yerry Mina was named the man of the match after he headed home the winner from a corner kick to secure Colombia's passage to the knockout phase at the World Cup. 29 Jun 2018
Almost 42,000 fans attend Senegal v Colombia

Almost 42,000 fans attend Senegal v Colombia

A total of 41,970 fans attended the World Cup match between Senegal and Colombia in Samara, FIFA announced on its official website on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
Japan reach round of 16 despite 1-0 loss to Poland

Japan reach round of 16 despite 1-0 loss to Poland

Japan were beaten 1-0 by Poland in their final Group H game at the World Cup in Volgograd on Thursday but still advanced to the knockout stage, knocking out Senegal because they received fewer yellow cards throughout the tournament. 29 Jun 2018
Colombia beat Senegal 1-0 to reach round of 16

Colombia beat Senegal 1-0 to reach round of 16

Colombia edged out Senegal 1-0 in their final Group H game in Samara on Thursday to move into the round of 16 at the World Cup. 29 Jun 2018
20,000 Colombian fans expected in Samara

20,000 Colombian fans expected in Samara

A total of 20,000 fans are expected to travel to Samara from Colombia to watch their side play against Senegal in a Group H match on Thursday, the region's government's press service said on Tuesday. 27 Jun 2018
Szczesny won't accept excuses after Poland elimination

Szczesny won't accept excuses after Poland elimination

Poland and Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is denying the Colombian fans had any impact in their 3-0 loss in Kazan on Monday morning. 25 Jun 2018
Spurs defender: It was like Colombia out there

Spurs defender: It was like Colombia out there

Colombia and Tottenham Hotspur defender Davinson Sanchez says their 3-0 win over Poland in Kazan on Monday morning felt like a home game. 25 Jun 2018
Poland lacked technical skill – Lewandowski

Poland lacked technical skill – Lewandowski

Striker Robert Lewandowski said that a lack of technical and tactical skill was Poland’s downfall in their 3-0 loss to Colombia in Kazan on Monday (AEST). 25 Jun 2018
Rodriguez: Falcao deserved first World Cup goal

Rodriguez: Falcao deserved first World Cup goal

Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez said the team's captain Radamel Falcao deserved to score on Monday morning (AEST). 25 Jun 2018
Poland were well-prepared physically – Coach

Poland were well-prepared physically – Coach

Poland head coach Adam Nawalka said that his side was well-prepared physically and was not affected by the hot weather in Monday's (AEST) 3-0 defeat to Colombia in Kazan. 25 Jun 2018
Colombia dedicate 3-0 win to Sanchez

Colombia dedicate 3-0 win to Sanchez

Colombia head coach Jose Pekerman said that the team dedicated their 3-0 victory over Poland to the team's midfielder Carlos Sanchez who has been rocked by online death threats. 25 Jun 2018
Pic special: Colombia sweep past Poland in Kazan

Pic special: Colombia sweep past Poland in Kazan

The South American side kept their World Cup hopes alive after a convincing victory in Group H. 25 Jun 2018