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Hallgrimsson says 1-1 draw is great success

Hallgrimsson says 1-1 draw is great success

Iceland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said on Saturday that drawing 1-1 with Argentina at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow was a "great success" for his team, and the players "should get all the credit for their organization and hard work." 17 Jun 2018
Halldorsson says he worked hard on penalties before World Cup

Halldorsson says he worked hard on penalties before World Cup

Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Thor Halldorsson said Saturday that he 'did his homework' studying penalties ahead of his team's first World Cup match against Argentina. 17 Jun 2018
Argentina v Iceland player ratings

Argentina v Iceland player ratings

Lionel Messi toiled and probed for a way past Iceland's compact defence but was ultimately denied as Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw in Group D. 16 Jun 2018
Group D preview - Can Messi lead Argentina through the 'Group of Death'?

Group D preview - Can Messi lead Argentina through the 'Group of Death'?

Lionel Messi will have to get past the ‘group of death’ if he wants to lead Argentina to their first World Cup trophy in 32 years. 16 Jun 2018
Dalic Praises 'Excellent' Kaliningrad Stadium Pitch

Dalic Praises 'Excellent' Kaliningrad Stadium Pitch

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said Friday that he was impressed with the conditions in Kaliningrad for the 2018 World Cup, especially with the pitch at the 34,000-seater Kaliningrad Stadium, where Croatia will play Nigeria on Saturday. 16 Jun 2018
Modric Says There Are No Favorites in Nigeria Match

Modric Says There Are No Favorites in Nigeria Match

Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric said Friday that there are never any favorites in the opening matches of the World Cup, as his side prepare to face Nigeria in Kaliningrad on Saturday. 16 Jun 2018
Nigeria Want to Prolong Stay At World Cup Base Says Rohr

Nigeria Want to Prolong Stay At World Cup Base Says Rohr

Nigeria want to prolong the stay at their base camp in Yessentuki, in the South of Russia, for as long as possible during the 2018 World Cup, the west African nation's head coach Gernot Rohr said on Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Sampaoli Certain Messi Will Prove His Worth

Sampaoli Certain Messi Will Prove His Worth

Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli said on Friday that he was certain that Lionel Messi would show what he was capable of at the 2018 World Cup. 16 Jun 2018
Rohr says Musa will play against Croatia

Rohr says Musa will play against Croatia

Leicester City and Nigeria forward Ahmed Musa will play some part in the World Cup Group D match against Croatia on Saturday, Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr said on Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Croatia v Nigeria player ratings

Croatia v Nigeria player ratings

They can't all be classics. Croatia beat Nigeria 2-0 to take control of Group D after a rather drab affair in Kaliningrad. 16 Jun 2018
Iceland train ahead of Argentina clash

Iceland train ahead of Argentina clash

All 23 players of the Icelandic national football team trained together at a stadium in Moscow ahead of their Saturday's match against Argentina. 15 Jun 2018
Croatia Forward Kramaric Says Team Has Great Expectations From 2018 FIFA World Cup

Croatia Forward Kramaric Says Team Has Great Expectations From 2018 FIFA World Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, June 11 (Sputnik) - Croatia forward Andrej Kramaric said Monday that the team had great expectations from the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia and could achieve a lot at the tournament. 12 Jun 2018
Croatian National Football Team Arrives in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Croatian National Football Team Arrives in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - The Croatian national football team has arrived in Russia ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup, which will kick off on Thursday, the Croatian Football Federation said Monday. 11 Jun 2018
Midfielder Banega Misses Argentina's Training Session Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Midfielder Banega Misses Argentina's Training Session Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Argentina midfielder Ever Banega missed his team's open training session at the their base camp in the town of Bronnitsy, outside Moscow, just a few days before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Russia, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Monday. 11 Jun 2018
Five danger men from Group D

Five danger men from Group D

Rising stars, a throw-in specialist and one of the game’s all-time greats. Group D is full of players worth keeping an eye out for. 10 Jun 2018
Gallery: Messi and Ronaldo arrive in Russia

Gallery: Messi and Ronaldo arrive in Russia

The two greatest players in the world have touched down in Russia ahead of the World Cup. Pictures by Getty Images. 10 Jun 2018

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