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England were not aiming for victory against Belgium - Southgate

England were not aiming for victory against Belgium - Southgate

England’s main goal was not to beat Belgium, but rather to focus on the knockout stage, head coach Gareth Southgate said on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
Januzaj: Goal proved critics wrong

Januzaj: Goal proved critics wrong

Belgium midfielder Adnan Januzaj said on Thursday that he scored in order to prove to his side's fans that they were wrong to criticize him. 29 Jun 2018
Belgium's coach touts next 'golden generation'

Belgium's coach touts next 'golden generation'

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez says the team that beat England 1-0 in Kaliningrad on Thursday might become the "next golden generation of Belgian players." 29 Jun 2018
Almost 2.2m fans attended World Cup group matches

Almost 2.2m fans attended World Cup group matches

A total of 2,178,894 people attended matches during the group stage of the FIFA World Cup in Russia. 29 Jun 2018
England prepared for extra time, shootout in Round of 16 - Coach

England prepared for extra time, shootout in Round of 16 - Coach

England are ready for the possibility of either extra time or a penalty shoot-out in their round of 16 match against Colombia, head coach Gareth Southgate said on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
World Cup in Russia ‘Very Impressive’ - Belgium Head Coach

World Cup in Russia ‘Very Impressive’ - Belgium Head Coach

KALININGRAD, June 29 (Sputnik) - Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez on Thursday called the World Cup in Russia “very impressive,” stressing that it is the best one he had participated in. 29 Jun 2018
Panama not the worst team at World Cup - Coach

Panama not the worst team at World Cup - Coach

Panama head coach Hernan Dario Gomez said on Thursday that his team was not the worst team at the World Cup in Russia. 29 Jun 2018
Tunisia victory over Panama ‘historic’ - Ben Youssef

Tunisia victory over Panama ‘historic’ - Ben Youssef

Tunisia defeating Panama in their third and last World Cup group-stage game on Thursday is a “historic” event, Tunisia forward Fakhreddine Ben Youssef said. 29 Jun 2018
Ben Youssef named man of the match against Panama

Ben Youssef named man of the match against Panama

Tunisia forward Fakhreddine Ben Youssef was named the man of the match after the 27-year-old helped his side defeat Panama 2-1 in their final group-stage match at this summer's World Cup in Russia on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
Injured Rodriguez to undergo medical test

Injured Rodriguez to undergo medical test

Colombia head coach Jose Pekerman said on Thursday, that midfielder James Rodriguez, who was substituted with an apparent injury soon after the half-hour mark in their match against Senegal, will undergo a medical test. 29 Jun 2018
Almost 34,000 fans attend England v Belgium in Kaliningrad

Almost 34,000 fans attend England v Belgium in Kaliningrad

A total of 33,973 spectators visited the World Cup match between England and Belgium in Kaliningrad on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
Januzaj named man of match after 1-0 win over England

Januzaj named man of match after 1-0 win over England

Belgium midfielder Adnan Januzaj was named man of the match after his side beat England 1-0 in Kaliningrad on Thursday, FIFA announced on their official website on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
World Cup round of 16 match-ups set

World Cup round of 16 match-ups set

All of the World Cup round of 16 match-ups have been decided. 29 Jun 2018
Still too early for Colombia to celebrate says Quintero

Still too early for Colombia to celebrate says Quintero

It is still too early for Colombia to celebrate their performance at the World Cup despite them having made it into the round of 16, Colombia midfielder Juan Quintero said on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
Over 37,000 fans Attend Panama v Tunisia

Over 37,000 fans Attend Panama v Tunisia

A total of 37,168 spectators attended the final Group G game between Panama and Tunisia on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
Belgium win Group G after defeating England 1-0

Belgium win Group G after defeating England 1-0

Belgium defeated England 1-0 in the final group-stage game for both sides.  29 Jun 2018
Tunisia beat Panama 2-1 to finish third in Group G

Tunisia beat Panama 2-1 to finish third in Group G

Tunisia defeated Panama 2-1 in the teams' final World Cup match on Thursday.  29 Jun 2018
Senegal did not deserve to reach the knockout stages says Cisse

Senegal did not deserve to reach the knockout stages says Cisse

Senegal did not deserve to get past the group stage at the World Cup in Russia after losing 1-0 to Colombia, Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse said on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
Spain undoubtedly one of the front-runners says Falcao

Spain undoubtedly one of the front-runners says Falcao

Spain clearly are one of the World Cup frontrunners and will play better in the round of 16, as will all other strong sides, Colombia forward Radamel Falcao said on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
Japan satisfied with 1-0 defeat to Poland says Nishino

Japan satisfied with 1-0 defeat to Poland says Nishino

Japan head coach Akira Nishino said on Thursday that his team was satisfied with 1-0 defeat to Poland in the World Cup group-stage game earlier in the day. 29 Jun 2018
Poland learnt good but bitter lesson says Bednarek

Poland learnt good but bitter lesson says Bednarek

Poland, who have been eliminated from the World Cup, have learnt an important but bitter lesson during the tournament, defender Jan Bednarek said on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018