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Croatia beat Russia on penalties to set up England semi-final Clash

Croatia beat Russia on penalties to set up England semi-final Clash

Croatia beat Russia on penalties in Sochi on Saturday to qualify for the World Cup semi-finals, with Ivan Rakitic converting the winning spot kick to set up a meeting with England in the last four. 8 Jul 2018
RFS vice president already proud of Russian team

RFS vice president already proud of Russian team

The Russian Football Union’s (RFS) First Vice-President Nikita Simonyan said on Saturday that he was already proud of his country ahead of the World Cup Quarter-final match against Croatia that is currently being held in Sochi. 8 Jul 2018
Dzyuba and Golovin start for Russia against Croatia

Dzyuba and Golovin start for Russia against Croatia

Forward Artem Dzyuba and midfielder Aleksandr Golovin have been named in the starting lineup for Russia in their World Cup quarter-final match against Croatia, the national team announced on their official Twitter account on Saturday. 8 Jul 2018
Graffiti of Croatia captain painted in Kazan

Graffiti of Croatia captain painted in Kazan

Graffiti artists started painting a mural depicting Croatia captain Luka Modric in Kazan, the mayor's office said on Saturday. 8 Jul 2018
Croatia president arrives in Sochi ahead of Russia v Croatia

Croatia president arrives in Sochi ahead of Russia v Croatia

Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic arrived on Saturday in the Russian city of Sochi, which will host the quarter-final match of the World Cup between the Russian and Croatian national teams, press service of the Krasnodar Territory’s administration said in a statement. 8 Jul 2018
Ice hockey star Ovechkin will watch Russia v Croatia on TV

Ice hockey star Ovechkin will watch Russia v Croatia on TV

The NHL's Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin said on Saturday that he would watch the World Cup quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia on TV. 8 Jul 2018
Russia need disciplined defence, aggressive attack

Russia need disciplined defence, aggressive attack

Former Russia head coach Boris Ignatyev tsaid Russia should be disciplined in the defence and aggressive in the attack in order to beat Croatia in the World Cup quarter-finals. 8 Jul 2018
'High chance' shootout will decide Russia, Croatia semi

'High chance' shootout will decide Russia, Croatia semi

Former Soviet Union coach Gadzhi Gadzhiyev said Russia's chances of winning their World Cup quarter-final in Sochi were “equal” to those of Croatia, and the possibility of the winner being determined by a penalty shootout was “real and quite high.” 8 Jul 2018
Russia have to give 200% to defeat Croatia - LOC Chairman

Russia have to give 200% to defeat Croatia - LOC Chairman

The Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Arkady Dvorkovich, said the Croatian national football team was just as strong as Spain and Russia's players would have to give 200% if they wanted to advance to the semi-finals. 7 Jul 2018
Croatian President arrives in Russia to attend Quarter-Final match

Croatian President arrives in Russia to attend Quarter-Final match

Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic has arrived in Russia to attend the quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia set to take place in Sochi on Sunday (4am AEST). 7 Jul 2018
Ex-Russia forward: Croatia will be tougher than Spain

Ex-Russia forward: Croatia will be tougher than Spain

Former Russia forward Maksim Buznikin said the World Cup quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia would be tougher than the round of 16 clash with Spain. 7 Jul 2018
Medvedev to attend Russia v Croatia

Medvedev to attend Russia v Croatia

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev will on Saturday attend the 2018 World Cup quarter-finals match between Russia and Croatia in the Russian city of Sochi, where he will also meet with Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic. 7 Jul 2018
Russia thanks fans ahead of Croatia clash

Russia thanks fans ahead of Croatia clash

The Russian national team addressed fans via their official Twitter account thanking them for their support and promising to “give their all and even more” to win their quarter-final match against Croatia in Sochi on Sunday morning (AEST). 7 Jul 2018
'Minimal' difference between France and Belgium - De Bruyne

'Minimal' difference between France and Belgium - De Bruyne

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said the difference between his team and France, who they will play against in the first World Cup semi-final in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, was “minimal.” 7 Jul 2018
Dalic: Croatia want to repeat success of 20 years ago

Dalic: Croatia want to repeat success of 20 years ago

Croatia players want to repeat a success of their compatriots who reached the semi-finals at the 1998 World Cup in France 20 years ago, head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Friday. 7 Jul 2018
Dalic hopes Croatian president attends semi-final

Dalic hopes Croatian president attends semi-final

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Friday that he hoped that Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic would attend his side's World Cup semi-final match if they manage to make the last four. 7 Jul 2018

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