Football Features

France edge thriller to send Argentina packing

France edge thriller to send Argentina packing

Kylian Mbappe put in a stunning performance as France defeated Argentina 4-3 in the first World Cup round of 16 match in Kazan this morning. 1 Jul 2018
Sochi hoping to host the hosts in World Cup quarter-finals

Sochi hoping to host the hosts in World Cup quarter-finals

Deputy Head of the City of Sochi Sergei Yurchenko says he's expecting Russia to play in the World Cup quarter-final match at Sochi's Fisht Stadium. 1 Jul 2018
Hierro" 'We'll make mistakes - but we cannot afford too many'

Hierro" 'We'll make mistakes - but we cannot afford too many'

Spain must be careful and try to minimise their mistakes in their upcoming round of 16 match with Russia, head coach Fernando Hierro says. 1 Jul 2018
Denmark promise to go on the offensive

Denmark promise to go on the offensive

Denmark head coach Age Hareide said on Saturday that his team must attack more than they have done up to now when they face Croatia. 1 Jul 2018
Kjaer hails the Danes' great achievement

Kjaer hails the Danes' great achievement

Denmark defender Simon Kjaer said on Saturday that his side's progress to the knockout stage was a great achievement. 1 Jul 2018
Riera: 'There's more to come from Spain'

Riera: 'There's more to come from Spain'

Spain are yet to find their best form but are still dangerous, says their former midfielder Albert Riera. 1 Jul 2018
Russia coach plots Spain's downfall

Russia coach plots Spain's downfall

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov says his team have watched Spain closely and know several tactical nuances that could help defeat them in their upcoming round of 16 game. 1 Jul 2018
Denmark coach Hareide: 'We're all ready'

Denmark coach Hareide: 'We're all ready'

Denmark head coach Age Hareide says every one of his 23 players are ready to play against Croatia in their round of 16 World Cup match on Sunday. 1 Jul 2018
Head coach Cherchesov says circumstances forced Russia re-think

Head coach Cherchesov says circumstances forced Russia re-think

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov says that circumstances before the World Cup began forced his team change and adjust their gameplan. 1 Jul 2018
Cheryshev: 'I'll just be happy to go through'

Cheryshev: 'I'll just be happy to go through'

Denis Cheryshev says he would be happy to score in Russia's round of 16 match against Spain, but would be even happier if his team wins and advances to the quarter-finals. 30 Jun 2018
Albert Riera makes a very specific prediction about Spain's chances

Albert Riera makes a very specific prediction about Spain's chances

Former Liverpool winger Albert Riera reckons the Spain have a 65% chance of winning their round of 16 clash with World Cup hosts Russia. 30 Jun 2018
Russia request to train at Luzhniki 'politely denied' - coach

Russia request to train at Luzhniki 'politely denied' - coach

Russia asked to hold a training session at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium ahead of their World Cup round of 16 match against Spain on Monday (AEST), but the request was politely denied, head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said. 30 Jun 2018
Spanish Sports Minister to accompany King Felipe VI to Moscow for Russia match

Spanish Sports Minister to accompany King Felipe VI to Moscow for Russia match

Spain's Culture and Sports Minister Jose Guirao is set to accompany King Felipe VI to support their national team at the World Cup round of 16 match against Russia at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Monday (12am AEST), the Spanish government's press service said. 30 Jun 2018
Ex-Russia striker Kirichenko says Spain defence vulnerable

Ex-Russia striker Kirichenko says Spain defence vulnerable

Former Russia striker Dmitri Kirichenko said Spain "are not perfect" and Russia would have goalscoring opportunities in their upcoming World Cup Round of 16 match. 30 Jun 2018
Russia hold full squad training session ahead of Spain clash

Russia hold full squad training session ahead of Spain clash

All 23 players of the Russian national team took part in the group training session ahead of the FIFA World Cup round of 16 match against Spain, the team said via its official Twitter account on Saturday. 30 Jun 2018
Russia players post video message to fans

Russia players post video message to fans

The Russian national team posted a video message to their fans on their official Instagram account ahead of the round of 16 match against Spain, which kicks off in Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Monday (12am AEST). 30 Jun 2018
Ex-Russia coach: Argentina, France have equal chance to reach quarter-final

Ex-Russia coach: Argentina, France have equal chance to reach quarter-final

MOSCOW, June 30 (Sputnik) - Former Russia head coach Anatoly Byshovets told Sputnik on Saturday that France and Argentina had equal chances to win their FIFA World Cup round of 16 match, and the teams' ability to take their chances would become the decisive factor in their success. 30 Jun 2018
Spain's playing style 'clear' to Russia - coach

Spain's playing style 'clear' to Russia - coach

Group B winners Spain, who are set to face FIFA World Cup hosts Russia in their round of 16 match, play the kind of football that is clear to Russia players, the team's head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said. 30 Jun 2018
Film on doping in Brazilian football to be released ahead of Mexico clash

Film on doping in Brazilian football to be released ahead of Mexico clash

An explosive new episode of the German broadcaster ARD's series on doping in Brazilian football will be broadcast a day before the Round of 16 World Cup match between Brazil and Mexico. 30 Jun 2018
Total of 9 Free Trains to Carry Fans to Moscow for Round of 16 Match Between Russia, Spain

Total of 9 Free Trains to Carry Fans to Moscow for Round of 16 Match Between Russia, Spain

Nine free trains will carry around 7,000 supporters to Moscow for the FIFA World Cup round of 16 match between hosts Russia and Spain, which is set to take place at the Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday, Director General of Transport Directorate of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Kirill Polyakov told Sputnik. 30 Jun 2018
Russians challenge Socceroos fans to a friendly kick around...read what happens next!

Russians challenge Socceroos fans to a friendly kick around...read what happens next!

When Socceroos fan Chris Bowden and his mates agreed to take on a local futsal team in Sochi they got MUCH more than they bargained for... 30 Jun 2018