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Swedish enterprise minister to attend his nation's game against Switzerland

Swedish enterprise minister to attend his nation's game against Switzerland

Swedish Minister for Enterprise and Innovation Mikael Damberg will arrive in St. Petersburg to support his national team during their FIFA World Cup round of 16 match against Switzerland. 2 Jul 2018
Volgograd airport has received 115,000 passengers during the World Cup

Volgograd airport has received 115,000 passengers during the World Cup

The airport in the southern Russian city of Volgograd has serviced more than 115,000 passengers since the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Over 100,000 fans celebrated Russia's win over Spain in Moscow's CBD

Over 100,000 fans celebrated Russia's win over Spain in Moscow's CBD

More than 100,000 Russians and foreign tourists celebrated Russia's victory over Spain in the round of 16 of the World Cup in the center of Moscow. 2 Jul 2018
Over 2.8 million Muscovites tune into Russia's Round of 16 win

Over 2.8 million Muscovites tune into Russia's Round of 16 win

Over 2.8 million Muscovites watched the World Cup match between Russia and Spain, which was broadcast live on Russia-1 TV channel. 2 Jul 2018
Over 5,000 foreign fans secure seats for Japan v Belgium

Over 5,000 foreign fans secure seats for Japan v Belgium

More than 5,000 foreign fans have arrived in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don for the World Cup match between Japan and Belgium. 2 Jul 2018
Moscow's merry mayor says Russia can thank the 'lucky' Luzhniki

Moscow's merry mayor says Russia can thank the 'lucky' Luzhniki

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said on Monday that the city's Luzhniki Stadium was a "lucky arena" for the Russian national football team following their win over Spain in the World Cup round of 16. 2 Jul 2018
Spain have no regrets over Lopetegui sacking

Spain have no regrets over Lopetegui sacking

Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) President Luis Rubiales says he doesn't regret sacking Julen Lopetegui as Spain head coach a day before the start of the tournament, despite the national team's poor performance in Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Russia's celebrations against Spain compared to WWII victory footage

Russia's celebrations against Spain compared to WWII victory footage

Russian celebrations over the national team's win over Spain are comparable to the celebration of the World War II victory, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says. 2 Jul 2018
Stay-away Putin could be at it again for Russia's historic quarter-final

Stay-away Putin could be at it again for Russia's historic quarter-final

Russia's Kremlin has failed to say whether or not Vladimir Putin will attend his country's historic World Cup quarter-final against Croatia. 2 Jul 2018
Modric 'surprised' by Russia's progress

Modric 'surprised' by Russia's progress

Croatia captain Luka Modric, says he's surprised that Russia have reached the World Cup quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Russian Football Union gets big windfall for reaching quarter-finals

Russian Football Union gets big windfall for reaching quarter-finals

FIFA will award the Russian Football Union US $16 million (AUD $21.75 million) after Russia advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Croatia braced for 'Difficult' match against Russia - Corluka

Croatia braced for 'Difficult' match against Russia - Corluka

Lokomotiv Moscow and Croatia defender Vedran Corluka said on Monday that he expects a "very difficult" match against hosts Russia in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Sampaoli to step down as Argentina head coach - Reports

Sampaoli to step down as Argentina head coach - Reports

Jorge Sampaoli is set to step down as Argentina head coach after his side were beaten 4-3 by France in the last 16 of the World Cup, according to nation's media. 2 Jul 2018
I was a Russia fan for 120 minutes - Corluka

I was a Russia fan for 120 minutes - Corluka

Lokomotiv Moscow and Croatia defender Vedran Corluka says he was cheering on Russia during their World Cup Round of 16 win over Spain. 2 Jul 2018
Russia prove nothing impossible at World Cup - Lovren

Russia prove nothing impossible at World Cup - Lovren

Russia proved that nothing is impossible with their 4-3 victory over Spain in the round of 16 match on Monday (AEST), Croatia defender Dejan Lovren said. 2 Jul 2018
No favourites in Croatia-Russia clash - Rakitic

No favourites in Croatia-Russia clash - Rakitic

Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic said there would be no favourites in the quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia. 2 Jul 2018
Croatia face tough test against Russia - HNS

Croatia face tough test against Russia - HNS

President of the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) Davor Suker said Croatia will have a difficult match ahead of themselves against Russia in the World Cup quarter-final game. 2 Jul 2018
Croatia coach ‘amazed’ by Modric’s decision to shoot second penalty

Croatia coach ‘amazed’ by Modric’s decision to shoot second penalty

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said he was “amazed” by the decision of midfielder Luka Modric to take a penalty attempt in the shootout after missing one in the extra time. 2 Jul 2018
Russia will be 'difficult' to beat - Dalic

Russia will be 'difficult' to beat - Dalic

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said Russia is going to be a difficult opponent in their World Cup quarter-final match. 2 Jul 2018
Schmeichel gave everything – coach

Schmeichel gave everything – coach

Denmark's goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel did everything possible for his team to beat Croatia, Denmark head coach Age Hareide said after the Round of 16 match. 2 Jul 2018
Denmark Could Have Beaten Croatia in Round of 16 Match – Danish Head Coach Hareide

Denmark Could Have Beaten Croatia in Round of 16 Match – Danish Head Coach Hareide

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 2 (Sputnik) - Denmark had enough to beat Croatia and put in a good performance in the quarter-finals, head coach Age Hareide said on Sunday after his team’s defeat to Croatia. 2 Jul 2018