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Japan have something to show against Belgium

Japan have something to show against Belgium

Japan head coach Akira Nishino said on Sunday that his side had something to show Belgium in their Round of 16 match of the 2018 World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Russia into last eight after shootout win over Spain

Russia into last eight after shootout win over Spain

Goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev was Russia’s instant hero as he saved penalties by Koke and Iago Aspas in the shoot out (4-3) to end Spain’s World Cup and send the home nation into the quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Shoji says he's ready to face Lukaku

Shoji says he's ready to face Lukaku

Japan defender Gen Shoji said on Sunday that he was psychologically ready for the confrontation with Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku in their upcoming round of 16 game. 2 Jul 2018
Osorio in fair play plea to referee ahead of Brazil battle

Osorio in fair play plea to referee ahead of Brazil battle

Mexico head coach Juan Carlos Osorio says he's counting on the referee being fair when his team face Brazil and their striker Neymar in the World Cup Round of 16 match. 2 Jul 2018
Russia and Spain head into extra-time

Russia and Spain head into extra-time

The World Cup Round of 16 match between Spain and Russia finished 1-1 after 90 minutes, with the game going into extra time. 2 Jul 2018
Mexico midfielder Herrera hails Brazil's 'outstanding' team

Mexico midfielder Herrera hails Brazil's 'outstanding' team

Mexico midfielder Hector Herrera said on Sunday that Brazil, whom his side would face in their round of 16 match of the World Cup, were "an outstanding team." 2 Jul 2018
Hazard: We cannot underestimate Japan

Hazard: We cannot underestimate Japan

Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard said Sunday that team should not underestimate Japan ahead of their Round of 16 match of the World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
FIFA official jokes the Russian fans sounded like thunder in Spain clash

FIFA official jokes the Russian fans sounded like thunder in Spain clash

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura says that she though she heard thunder after Russia forward Artem Dzyuba's equaliser scored in the round of 16 encounter with Spain. 2 Jul 2018
Over 78,000 fans pack into the Luzhniki to see Russia play Spain

Over 78,000 fans pack into the Luzhniki to see Russia play Spain

The World Cup Round of 16 match between Russia and Spain was played in front of a sell-out crowd of 78,011 fans at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium. 2 Jul 2018
Osorio: Brazil are the 'strongest team in the world'

Osorio: Brazil are the 'strongest team in the world'

Mexico head coach Juan Carlos Osorio said Sunday that Brazil, his side's next opponents at the World Cup, were "the strongest team in the world." 2 Jul 2018
Marcelo fit and ready to face Mexico

Marcelo fit and ready to face Mexico

Head coach Tite said on Sunday that Brazil defender Marcelo was fit and ready to play in the upcoming World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico at Samara Arena. 2 Jul 2018
Tiago Silva - 'Brazil have a Plan A and B for Mexico'

Tiago Silva - 'Brazil have a Plan A and B for Mexico'

Brazil defender Thiago Silva said on Sunday that the coaching staff had prepared two different strategies for their World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico. 2 Jul 2018
Brazil camp say they don't need to know Mexico's plans

Brazil camp say they don't need to know Mexico's plans

Brazil do not need to know Mexico’s plan for their upcoming round of 16 game, Sylvinho, the assistant of Brazil head coach, says. 2 Jul 2018
Neymar 'not playing to his full potential'

Neymar 'not playing to his full potential'

Brazil head coach Tite says Neymar is not playing to his full potential at the 2018 World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
We know all about Falcao's strengths - Lingard

We know all about Falcao's strengths - Lingard

Manchester United and England midfielder Jesse Lingard says his side are aware of Colombia striker Radamel Falcao's strong points ahead of their upcoming World Cup match. 2 Jul 2018
Ignashevich becomes the oldest player to score a World Cup own-goal

Ignashevich becomes the oldest player to score a World Cup own-goal

Russia defender Sergei Ignashevich became the oldest player to score an own goal at the World Cup in his country's game against Spain. 2 Jul 2018
Roberto Martinez expects to have it 'tough' against Japan

Roberto Martinez expects to have it 'tough' against Japan

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said on Sunday that his team expect a "tough" match against Japan in the World Cup round of 16. 2 Jul 2018
Hazard shrugs off Messi and Ronaldo's World Cup exits

Hazard shrugs off Messi and Ronaldo's World Cup exits

Eden Hazard says the World Cup won't miss Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo - because there's plenty of five-star talent still on show in Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Croatian President arrives in Russia for his country's big game against Denmark

Croatian President arrives in Russia for his country's big game against Denmark

Croatian president Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic has arrived in Nizhny Novgorod for the World Cup match between Croatia and Denmark. 2 Jul 2018
Bigwigs out in force for Russia's clash with Spain

Bigwigs out in force for Russia's clash with Spain

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and NHL forward Alexander Ovechkin all attended Russia's Round of 16 match against Spain this morning. 2 Jul 2018
Akinfeev up to 2nd on Russia's most-capped list

Akinfeev up to 2nd on Russia's most-capped list

Igor Akinfeev has become Russia's second-most capped player, leapfrogging former defender Viktor Onopko. 2 Jul 2018