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UK pundit Gary Neville: This is the best World Cup yet

UK pundit Gary Neville: This is the best World Cup yet

Former England defender Gary Neville says the 2018 FIFA World Cup was the best tournament he's ever seen. 3 Jul 2018

Japan owe World Cup success to coach Nishino - Football Association

Japan owe World Cup success to coach Nishino - Football Association

President of Japanese Football Association Kohzo Tashima said the team's head coach Akira Nishino helped Japan do so well at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 3 Jul 2018

Belgium will "enjoy every moment" of Brazil showdown

Belgium will "enjoy every moment" of Brazil showdown

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez says that even though his 'underdogs' will enjoy every moment of their heavyweight quarter-final with Brazil. 3 Jul 2018

Belgium will learn from Japan drama, says De Bruyne

Belgium will learn from Japan drama, says De Bruyne

Kevin De Bruyne said on Monday that Belgium would thoroughly analyse their game against Japan and would learn their lessons in preparations for their quarter-final encounter with Brazil. 3 Jul 2018

Keisuke Honda retires from international football

Keisuke Honda retires from international football

Japan's wily midfielder, Keisuke Honda has brought the curtain down on his international career after the Samurai Blue were bundled out of the World Cup Round of 16 by Belgium. 3 Jul 2018

Hazard delighted to avoid Euro 2016 repeat

Hazard delighted to avoid Euro 2016 repeat

In the wake of Belgium's dramatic win over Japan, Eden Hazard says he was delighted to avoid another shock defeat like the one the Red Devils suffered at Euro 2016. 3 Jul 2018

Kawashima: Japan proud to have reached round of 16

Kawashima: Japan proud to have reached round of 16

Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima said on Monday that his side was proud to be able to reach round of 16 at this year's World Cup in Russia. 3 Jul 2018

Nishino blames himself for team’s defeat to Belgium

Nishino blames himself for team’s defeat to Belgium

Japan coach Akira Nishino took the blame upon himself for his side’s defeat to Belgium in their round of 16 game on Monday. 3 Jul 2018

Nishino wanted to score more to finish off Belgium

Nishino wanted to score more to finish off Belgium

Japan head coach Akira Nishino said on Monday that his team wanted to score more when they were 2-0 up against Belgiuma and did not expect to concede a goal in the dying seconds of the game. 3 Jul 2018

Over 214,000 fans attend matches in Rostov-on-Don

Over 214,000 fans attend matches in Rostov-on-Don

A total of 214,197 supporters attended World Cup matches in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don. 3 Jul 2018

Hazard named man of the the match against Japan

Hazard named man of the the match against Japan

Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard was named the man of the match after Monday’s round of 16 game with Japan in Rostov-on-Don. 3 Jul 2018

Brazil reaching last eight is an interim result says Silva

Brazil reaching last eight is an interim result says Silva

Brazil reaching the World Cup quarter-finals after Monday’s victory over Mexico is “an interim result,” defender Thiago Silva said after the game. 3 Jul 2018

Over 41,000 fans attend Belgium v Japan in Rostov-on-Don

Over 41,000 fans attend Belgium v Japan in Rostov-on-Don

A total of 41,466 spectators attended the World Cup round of 16 match between Belgium and Japan in Rostov-on-Don on Tuesday. 3 Jul 2018

Belgium produce stunning comeback to beat Japan 3-2

Belgium produce stunning comeback to beat Japan 3-2

Belgium produced a fantastic comeback to knock Japan out of the World Cup in Rostov-on-Don on Monday. They will now face Brazil in the last eight. 3 Jul 2018

Cavani may take part in quarter-finals

Cavani may take part in quarter-finals

Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani has avoided a serious injury and has a chance to start for Uruguay in their quarter-final match of the 2018 World Cup against France, the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) said Monday. 3 Jul 2018

Hernandez: Mexico leave World Cup with their head held high

Hernandez: Mexico leave World Cup with their head held high

Mexico striker Javier Hernandez, commonly known as Chicharito, said on Monday that his side are leaving 2018 World Cup in Russia with their head held high after the defeat from Brazil. 3 Jul 2018

Layun says stamp on Neymar was unintentional

Layun says stamp on Neymar was unintentional

Mexico midfielder Miguel Layun condemned Brazil forward Neymar citing his alleged simulations and stated that he did not step on Neymar’s leg intentionally. 3 Jul 2018

Tite asked Brazil to make Mexico's goalkeeper sweat

Tite asked Brazil to make Mexico's goalkeeper sweat

Brazil head coach Tite said on Monday following his side's victory in their round of 16 game that he asked his players to make more shots and work Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa. 3 Jul 2018

Qatar Emir to attend opening ceremony of house of Qatar in Moscow

Qatar Emir to attend opening ceremony of house of Qatar in Moscow

The Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is planning to attend the opening ceremony of the House of Qatar at the World Cup, which will take place in Moscow on Friday, a source told Sputnik on Monday. 3 Jul 2018

Neymar not paying attention to criticism

Neymar not paying attention to criticism

Brazil forward Neymar said on Monday that he was not paying attention to any criticism during the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 3 Jul 2018

Mexico crash out of World Cup in round of 16 for seventh time in succession

Mexico crash out of World Cup in round of 16 for seventh time in succession

Mexico were eliminated from the World Cup after their round of 16 defeat on Monday for the seventh time in a row. 3 Jul 2018

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