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Injury doubt Marcelo trains with the rest of the Brazil squad

Injury doubt Marcelo trains with the rest of the Brazil squad

Marcelo trained with the rest of the Brazilian squad ahead of his side's World Cup Round of 16 clash with Mexico. 1 Jul 2018
Fans from all over the world 'surprised' by World Cup

Fans from all over the world 'surprised' by World Cup

Fans from all over the world are surprised by what they are seeing in Russia, according to Vladimir Putin's aide, Igor Levitin. 1 Jul 2018
Costa and Asensio start for Spain against Russia

Costa and Asensio start for Spain against Russia

Diego Costa and Marco Asensio were named in Spain’s starting lineup for the World Cup Round of 16 match against Russia. 1 Jul 2018
Dzyuba, Golovin to start for Russia against Spain

Dzyuba, Golovin to start for Russia against Spain

Forward Artem Dzyuba and midfielder Aleksandr Golovin were named in Russia's starting lineup for the team's round of 16 match against Spain at the FIFA World Cup, the Russian national football team announced on their Twitter account on Sunday. 1 Jul 2018
Fans at Spain v Russia rode the bus for free

Fans at Spain v Russia rode the bus for free

Fans at the World Cup round of 16 match between Russia and Spain at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium were provided with free shuttle buses. 1 Jul 2018
Russia's odds 50-50 against Spain - Buznikin

Russia's odds 50-50 against Spain - Buznikin

Russia and Spain have equal chances of winning the upcoming round of 16 match if the hosts are well-prepared, former Russia striker and head of scouting department at FC Krasnodar Maksim Buznikin said. 1 Jul 2018
Russia in 'fight to the death' against Spain - Dzyuba

Russia in 'fight to the death' against Spain - Dzyuba

Russia would have to "fight to the death" in order to win the FIFA World Cup round of 16 match against Group B winners Spain, the team's striker Artem Dzyuba said. 1 Jul 2018
Suarez praises 'cold-blooded' Uruguay

Suarez praises 'cold-blooded' Uruguay

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez said the team understood goal-scoring opportunities against Portugal would be slim in their Round of 16 match, so they had to act "cold-bloodedly" and take any chances created. 1 Jul 2018
Ronaldo pleasantly 'surprised' by World Cup organisation

Ronaldo pleasantly 'surprised' by World Cup organisation

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo said that the level of organisation of the World Cup in Russia was a pleasant surprise for him, especially in terms of security. 1 Jul 2018
Uruguay's Cavani knew his game was over

Uruguay's Cavani knew his game was over

Uruguay forward Edinson Cavani said he knew he would not be able to continue playing in the World Cup round of 16 encounter with Portugal. 1 Jul 2018
Ronaldo not ready to discuss his international future

Ronaldo not ready to discuss his international future

Portugal forward and captain Cristiano Ronaldo said he was not yet ready to discuss his plans in the national team. 1 Jul 2018
Portugal made mistakes against Uruguay - Silva

Portugal made mistakes against Uruguay - Silva

Portugal forward Bernardo Silva said his side had made some mistakes in their Round of 16 match against Uruguay. 1 Jul 2018
Tabarez says Portugal were not easy opponents

Tabarez says Portugal were not easy opponents

Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said on Saturday that Portugal were not easy opponents in the Round of 16 match of the 2018 World Cup. 1 Jul 2018
Tabarez concerned over Cavani’s injury

Tabarez concerned over Cavani’s injury

Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said on Saturday that he was worried because of forward Edinson Cavani’s injury, as there was a little time for recovery before the next game. 1 Jul 2018
Players' dedication helped Uruguay beat Portugal

Players' dedication helped Uruguay beat Portugal

Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said that his team's dedication to the game helped them beat Portugal in the World Cup round of 16 match. 1 Jul 2018
Ronaldo still has 'a lot to give' Portugal - Santos

Ronaldo still has 'a lot to give' Portugal - Santos

Portugal forward and captain Cristiano Ronaldo may still play at major international tournaments and teach younger generation of players, Portugal head coach Fernando Santos said. 1 Jul 2018
Santos congratulates Uruguay on win

Santos congratulates Uruguay on win

Portugal head coach Fernando Santos congratulated Uruguay on advancing to the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup on Saturday. 1 Jul 2018
Argentina midfielder Biglia retires from international football

Argentina midfielder Biglia retires from international football

Argentina midfielder Lucas Biglia has announced his retirement from the national team following their defeat to France on Saturday. 1 Jul 2018
Cavani named man of the match after Uruguay beat Portugal

Cavani named man of the match after Uruguay beat Portugal

Uruguay striker Edison Cavani was named the man of the match after his side beat Portugal 2-1 in Sochi on Sunday (AEST). 1 Jul 2018
Over 44,000 fans attend Portugal v Uruguay

Over 44,000 fans attend Portugal v Uruguay

A total of 44,287 fans, which is the full capacity of the Fisht Stadium, attended the World Cup round of 16 game between Portugal and Uruguay in Sochi, FIFA announced on its website on Saturday. 1 Jul 2018
Mbappe can become world's best says Hernandez

Mbappe can become world's best says Hernandez

France defender Lucas Hernandez said his teammate Kylian Mbappe could become world's best player if he continued to play the way he did in the World Cup round of 16 match against Argentina. 1 Jul 2018