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Denmark Goalkeeper Schmeichel Praises Organization of World Cup in Russia

Denmark Goalkeeper Schmeichel Praises Organization of World Cup in Russia

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 2 (Sputnik) - Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel said on Sunday that he appreciates organization of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Keeper Schmeichel Says Referees Did Not Favor Denmark in Round of 16 Match Against Croatia

Keeper Schmeichel Says Referees Did Not Favor Denmark in Round of 16 Match Against Croatia

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 2 (Sputnik) - Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel said on Sunday that the referees did not like his team in their World Cup Round of 16 match against Croatia. 2 Jul 2018
Goalkeeper Schmeichel named Man of Match after Croatia defeat Denmark

Goalkeeper Schmeichel named Man of Match after Croatia defeat Denmark

MOSCOW, July 2 (Sputnik) - Denmark's goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel was named the man of the match after their round of 16 game against Croatia on Sunday. 2 Jul 2018
Spanish King, Prime Minister Support National Team After Russia Defeat at FIFA World Cup

Spanish King, Prime Minister Support National Team After Russia Defeat at FIFA World Cup

MADRID, July 1 (Sputnik) - Spanish King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez addressed Spain’s players to support them after their defeat in the round of 16 match against Russia at the FIFA World Cup on Sunday. 2 Jul 2018
Croatia beat Denmark in penalty shootout to set up Russia Quarter-Final

Croatia beat Denmark in penalty shootout to set up Russia Quarter-Final

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic scored the winning spot-kick for Croatia as they beat Denmark on penalties in Nizhny Novgorod on Sunday to set up a World Cup quarter-final meeting with hosts Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Fernandes says Akinfeev was a huge help against Spain

Fernandes says Akinfeev was a huge help against Spain

Russia defender Mario Fernandes said on Sunday that his teammate goalkeeper and captain Igor Akinfeev was a "huge help" as Russia beat Spain on penalties and made it to the last eight. 2 Jul 2018
Russia players are making history for Russian football

Russia players are making history for Russian football

Acting President of the Russian Football Union Alexander Alaev told Sputnik on Sunday that Russia players were making history for Russian football following their win over Spain in World Cup Round of 16 match. 2 Jul 2018
Russia to be even more elated after victory over Spain

Russia to be even more elated after victory over Spain

Russia "will be even more elated" after defeating Spain in their round of 16 game, the CEO of the Russia 2018 Local Organizing Committee Alexey Sorokin said Sunday. 2 Jul 2018
LOC Chairman says Russia are heroes after beating Spain

LOC Chairman says Russia are heroes after beating Spain

The Chairman of the 2018 World Cup Local Organizing Committee Arkady Dvorkovich said on Sunday that Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev did an excellent job, and the whole team were "heroes," after Russia beat Spain on penalties in the World Cup Round of 16 match at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday and advanced to the quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Loss to Russia is a severe blow for Spain says Ramos

Loss to Russia is a severe blow for Spain says Ramos

Spain defender Sergio Ramos said on Sunday that his side's loss to Russia in their round of 16 match of the 2018 World Cup was a "severe blow" for the whole team. 2 Jul 2018
Over 40,000 fans attend Croatia v Denmark in Nizhny Novgorod

Over 40,000 fans attend Croatia v Denmark in Nizhny Novgorod

A total of 40,851 fans attended the World Cup match between Croatia and Denmark in Nizhny Novgorod on Sunday. 2 Jul 2018
Ramos: Russia could only defeat Spain on penalties

Ramos: Russia could only defeat Spain on penalties

Russia’s only chance to defeat Spain was on penalties, and they seized their opportunity, Spain defender and captain Sergio Ramos said on Sunday. 2 Jul 2018
Cheryshev says Russia should work hard to win quarter-finals

Cheryshev says Russia should work hard to win quarter-finals

Russia midfielder Denis Cheryshev said on Sunday that his side should continue working hard to progress to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Hierro wishes Russia all the best at World Cup

Hierro wishes Russia all the best at World Cup

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said on Sunday that he wished Russia "all the best" at the 2018 World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Hierro not thinking about own future

Hierro not thinking about own future

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said on Sunday that he was not concerned about his future for the moment following his side's loss at the hands of Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Kuzyaev says team showed mettle by beating Spain

Kuzyaev says team showed mettle by beating Spain

Russia midfielder Daler Kuzyaev said Sunday that his team "showed their mettle" by coming from a goal down to beat Spain on penalties in the round of 16 at the World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Koke says losing to Russia was unfair

Koke says losing to Russia was unfair

Spain midfielder Koke said on Sunday that the result of their Russia World Cup round of 16 match was "unfair," as his side spent practically the whole game in their opponents' half of the pitch. 2 Jul 2018
Spain broken after loss to Russia says Iniesta

Spain broken after loss to Russia says Iniesta

Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta said on Sunday that his team were "broken" following their loss to Russia in the World Cup round of 16 match. 2 Jul 2018
Hierro gives wholehearted recognition to Iniesta

Hierro gives wholehearted recognition to Iniesta

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said on Sunday that he "gave his wholehearted recognition" to Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta for his performance in team's World Cup round of 16 match against hosts Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Dzyuba says team's advancement to the quarter-finals is fantastic

Dzyuba says team's advancement to the quarter-finals is fantastic

Russia striker Artem Dzyuba said Sunday that Russia's victory over Spain in their round of 16 match and advancement to the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup were "fantastic." 2 Jul 2018
Cherchesov told team to persevere

Cherchesov told team to persevere

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov told his charges to "persevere" as the team beat 2010 World Cup winners Spain to reach the quarter-finals of this summer's tournament, Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov said Sunday. 2 Jul 2018