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Injured Zhirkov only absentee from Russia training

Injured Zhirkov only absentee from Russia training

All Russia players participated in the group training on Friday, except for midfielder Yuri Zhirkov, who trained individually ahead of his side's World Cup quarter-final against Croatia. 6 Jul 2018
Majority of Russians Believe National Team Can Beat Croatia in Quarter-Final - Poll

Majority of Russians Believe National Team Can Beat Croatia in Quarter-Final - Poll

MOSCOW, July 6 (Sputnik) - Almost 60 percent of Russians believe that the national team can defeat Croatia in the FIFA World Cup quarter-final match, a poll conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center showed on Friday. 6 Jul 2018
FIFA Croatia $70,000 for violating marketing rules

FIFA Croatia $70,000 for violating marketing rules

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee fined the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) over $70,000 (AUS $95,400) for violating media and marketing rules at the World Cup in Russia., 6 Jul 2018
Russia's home support 'changes nothing' - Croatia defender

Russia's home support 'changes nothing' - Croatia defender

Croatia defender Sime Vrsaljko said the support Russia would enjoy from their fans during their encounter in the 2018 FIFA World Cup quarter-final would not change anything for the Croatian squad. 6 Jul 2018
Russian squad heads to Sochi for historic quarter-final

Russian squad heads to Sochi for historic quarter-final

The Russian national football team has departed for Sochi, where they will play Croatia in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. 5 Jul 2018
Dzagoev hoping Russia switch up their tactics against Croatia

Dzagoev hoping Russia switch up their tactics against Croatia

Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev said on Thursday that he hoped the team's performance in their first-ever World Cup quarter-final would not disappoint their fans. 5 Jul 2018
Russia to reach FIFA World Cup semis - Kuranyi

Russia to reach FIFA World Cup semis - Kuranyi

Russia have shown they have the potential to beat Croatia and make it through to the semi-finals, former Dynamo Moscow and Germany striker Kevin Kuranyi said on Wednesday. 5 Jul 2018
Russia could reach World Cup final - Kokorin

Russia could reach World Cup final - Kokorin

Zenit St. Petersburg forward Aleksandr Kokorin said on Wednesday that Russia would defeat Croatia in their quarter-final match and could reach the FIFA World Cup final. 5 Jul 2018
Russia, Brazil Could Play in World Cup Final - Zenit Defender Neto

Russia, Brazil Could Play in World Cup Final - Zenit Defender Neto

Portuguese-born defender Luis Neto, who plays for Zenit St. Petersburg, said Russia and Brazil could meet in the World Cup final. 5 Jul 2018
Russia’s defensive tactics against Spain ‘justified’ – Croatia forward Perisic

Russia’s defensive tactics against Spain ‘justified’ – Croatia forward Perisic

Russia’s decision to purposely defend for long periods in their round of 16 match against Spain was justified, Croatia forward Ivan Perisic said today. 5 Jul 2018
Brazilian referee named for Russia, Croatia clash

Brazilian referee named for Russia, Croatia clash

Brazilian referee Sandro Ricci has been has been assigned to officiate the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia, FIFA posted on their official Twitter account. 5 Jul 2018
Modric in line for World Cup player of the tournament – Rebic

Modric in line for World Cup player of the tournament – Rebic

Croatia forward Ante Rebic said he was sure that the team’s captain Luka Modric could be crowned the player of the tournament at the World Cup. 5 Jul 2018
Croatian president to attend her team's quarter-final

Croatian president to attend her team's quarter-final

Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic will attend her national team's World Cup quarter-final against hosts Russia in Sochi on Sunday. 4 Jul 2018
World Cup braced for 'crazy' Croatian support

World Cup braced for 'crazy' Croatian support

Around 10,000 Croatian fans are expected to attend their national team's World Cup quarter-final against hosts Russia in Sochi on Sunday. 4 Jul 2018
Croatia Defense to Repel Any Russia Attacks - Goalkeeper Subasic

Croatia Defense to Repel Any Russia Attacks - Goalkeeper Subasic

MOSCOW, July 3 (Sputnik) - Croatia goalkeeper Danijel Subasic said on Tuesday that the upcoming quarter-final match against Russia will be difficult, but his side will find a response to any of the Russia's attacks. 4 Jul 2018
Gazinsky keen to forget Spain and focus on Croatia

Gazinsky keen to forget Spain and focus on Croatia

Russia midfielder Yury Gazinsky says his team will try to leave behind their victory over Spain in the round of 16 and focus on their next World Cup game against Croatia. 3 Jul 2018

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