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Ronaldo 'agrees to Juventus move' - reports

Ronaldo 'agrees to Juventus move' - reports

Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed a stunning move to Italian champions Juventus, where he will be earning €30 million (almost $47.5 million) per year, Spanish media are reporting tonight. 5 Jul 2018
Moscow Zoo names a newly-hatched eagle after Igor Akinfeev

Moscow Zoo names a newly-hatched eagle after Igor Akinfeev

A month-old steppe eagle nestling at Moscow Zoo has been named after Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev. 5 Jul 2018
Germany 2022: Who stays, who goes?

Germany 2022: Who stays, who goes?

It's been one week since the Germany squad touched down at Frankfurt Airport following their World Cup elimination. 5 Jul 2018
FIFA condemn Maradona for slamming American ref

FIFA condemn Maradona for slamming American ref

FIFA has rebuked Argentina legend Diego Maradona for his harsh criticism of US referee Mark Geiger, who took charge of England's fiercely-contested win over Colombia on Wednesday morning. 5 Jul 2018
Extra train supplied to cart fans to Russia's quarter-final

Extra train supplied to cart fans to Russia's quarter-final

An additional train has been scheduled to transport football fans from Moscow to Sochi, which will host the World Cup quarter-final between Russia and Croatia. 5 Jul 2018
Dzagoev resumes training with Russia

Dzagoev resumes training with Russia

Alan Dzagoev trained with the rest of the Russia squad on Thursday, while his fellow midfielder Yuri Zhirkov continued training individually. 5 Jul 2018
Brazil leave a thank-you note after leaving Sochi base

Brazil leave a thank-you note after leaving Sochi base

The Brazilian Football Confederation left a thank-you note in Russia to the city of Sochi after checking out of their World Cup training base. 5 Jul 2018
Japanese FA won't ask Nishino to stay

Japanese FA won't ask Nishino to stay

Japan head coach Akira Nishino is set to leave the national team at the end of July after his contract expires, according to the president of the national FA. 5 Jul 2018
Ramirez leaves post as Costa Rica coach

Ramirez leaves post as Costa Rica coach

The Costa Rican Football Federation (FEDEFUTBOL) said it would not extend head coach Oscar Ramirez's contract after the team were knocked out of the FIFA World Cup in Russia. 5 Jul 2018
Kuranyi supports decision to keep Low as head coach

Kuranyi supports decision to keep Low as head coach

Former Germany and Dynamo Moscow striker Kevin Kuranyi said he supports the decision made by the German Football Association (DFB) to keep Joachim Low as coach of the German national football team. 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
Work's off! Pollies propose public holiday if England wins World Cup

Work's off! Pollies propose public holiday if England wins World Cup

Leader of the UK Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn supports calls for a public holiday if England win the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Corbyn's spokesperson 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
Kompany: I'd rather face Brazil in the final

Kompany: I'd rather face Brazil in the final

Belgium defender Vincent Kompany said he is currently focused on advancing further in the World Cup, but admits he would have preferred to play Brazil in the decider, rather than the quarter-finals. 5 Jul 2018
Kompany is thinking about Brazil game, not Neymar’s antics

Kompany is thinking about Brazil game, not Neymar’s antics

Belgium defender Vincent Kompany he was focusing on their upcoming game with Brazil and not thinking about Brazil forward Neymar’s behavior on the pitch. 5 Jul 2018
French President Macron May Come to Russia If France Reach World Cup Final - Ambassador

French President Macron May Come to Russia If France Reach World Cup Final - Ambassador

MOSCOW, July 4 (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron may come to Russia if France reach World Cup final, French Ambassador to Russia Sylvie Bermann told Sputnik Wednesday. 5 Jul 2018
Quarter-Final Match Against Brazil 'Most Important' Game for Generation - Belgium Defender

Quarter-Final Match Against Brazil 'Most Important' Game for Generation - Belgium Defender

DEDOVSK, July 4 (Sputnik) - Belgium defender Vincent Kompany said on Wednesday that their upcoming World Cup quarter-final match against Brazil would be "the most important" game for his generation. 5 Jul 2018

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