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Over 60% of Russians are watching the World Cup

Over 60% of Russians are watching the World Cup

Russians have shown a sustained interest in the 2018 World Cup with over two-thirds of the country watching their national team's games, according to a survey conducted by Russia's Public Opinion Research Centre. 28 Jun 2018
Head of Polish FA hails 'fantastic' World Cup

Head of Polish FA hails 'fantastic' World Cup

Head of the Polish Football Association Zbigniew Boniek has hailed the 2018 World Cup as "fantastic." 28 Jun 2018
Marcelo's injury 'not serious' following sub in Serbia win

Marcelo's injury 'not serious' following sub in Serbia win

Brazil defender Marcelo says his injury isn't serious after he had to be withdrawn from the action in the opening stages of Brazil's 2-0 win over Serbia this morning. 28 Jun 2018
King of Spain to attend Spain v Russia

King of Spain to attend Spain v Russia

Spanish King Felipe VI will come to Moscow to support his national team in their World Cup encounter with hosts Russia. 28 Jun 2018
Salah 'promised to return to Chechnya', says leader

Salah 'promised to return to Chechnya', says leader

Egypt star striker Mohamed Salah promised to revisit Russia's Chechen Republic, according to its leader leader Ramzan Kadyrov. 28 Jun 2018
Departing Germans thank Russia for hospitality

Departing Germans thank Russia for hospitality

The German national football team have paid their thanks to Russia after crashing out of the World Cup. 28 Jun 2018
Costa Rica 'Were Fighting Until Last Minute' in Draw With Switzerland - Costa Rica Forward

Costa Rica 'Were Fighting Until Last Minute' in Draw With Switzerland - Costa Rica Forward

Costa Rica forward Joel Campbell says his side fought "until the last minute" in their 2-2 draw with Switzerland. 28 Jun 2018
Central Coast Mariners sign former Premier League defender

Central Coast Mariners sign former Premier League defender

Central Coast Mariners have boosted their defensive stocks with the signing of former English Premier League defender, Kalifa Cissé on a one-year deal. 28 Jun 2018
Costa Rica players have positive impressions of World Cup - Oviedo

Costa Rica players have positive impressions of World Cup - Oviedo

Costa Rica players have positive impressions of the FIFA World Cup in Russia, defender Bryan Oviedo said on Wednesday. 28 Jun 2018
Portuguese President talked to Trump about attending World Cup in Russia

Portuguese President talked to Trump about attending World Cup in Russia

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said on Thursday that he had told his American counterpart Donald Trump about his visit to Russia for the FIFA World Cup. 28 Jun 2018
Brazil's Marcelo subbed due to back spasm - Tite

Brazil's Marcelo subbed due to back spasm - Tite

Brazil defender Marcelo asked to be substituted in Brazil's 2-0 win over Serbia because of back spasm, Brazil head coach Tite said on Wednesday night. 28 Jun 2018
Tite says Brazil’s pressing game caused Serbia problems

Tite says Brazil’s pressing game caused Serbia problems

Brazil head coach Tite said on Wednesday that his side’s constant pressing made it difficult for their opponents Serbia to play with any rhythm. 28 Jun 2018
Organisation of World Cup in Russia 'wonderful' - Serbian Football Association

Organisation of World Cup in Russia 'wonderful' - Serbian Football Association

MOSCOW, June 28 (Sputnik) - The FIFA World Cup in Russia has been organized to a wonderful level, Serbian Football Association Vice President Savo Milosevic said on Wednesday. 28 Jun 2018
Serbia coach satisfied with team's results

Serbia coach satisfied with team's results

Serbia head coach Mladen Krstajic said on Wednesday that he was satisfied with his team's results at the FIFA World Cup in Russia. 28 Jun 2018
Matic: Brazil's superiority showed against Serbia

Matic: Brazil's superiority showed against Serbia

Serbia defender Nemanja Matic said on Wednesday that the difference in class between his side and Brazil in their final Group E match was evident. 28 Jun 2018
Costa Rica coach hopes Russia win World Cup

Costa Rica coach hopes Russia win World Cup

Costa Rica head coach Oscar Ramirez said on Wednesday that he hopes Russia will win World Cup this year. 28 Jun 2018
Costa Rica coach thanks Russian fans for support

Costa Rica coach thanks Russian fans for support

Costa Rica head coach Oscar Ramirez thanked Russian fans for supporting his side at this year's FIFA World Cup. 28 Jun 2018
Switzerland can be proud of reaching round of 16 says Dzemaili

Switzerland can be proud of reaching round of 16 says Dzemaili

Switzerland’s players can be proud of themselves for making it out of a "tough" group at the World Cup, midfielder Blerim Dzemaili said after Wednesday's draw with Costa Rica, which was enough to see his side through to the round of 16. 28 Jun 2018
Son says team deserved 2-0 victory over Germany

Son says team deserved 2-0 victory over Germany

South Korea forward Son Heung-min said on Wednesday that his side deserved their victory over Germany at the World Cup in Russia. 28 Jun 2018
Dzemaili named man of the match as Switzerland Draw with Costa Rica

Dzemaili named man of the match as Switzerland Draw with Costa Rica

Switzerland midfielder Blerim Dzemaili was named man of the match after his side was held to a 2-2 draw by Costa Rica in their final group E match on Wednesday. 28 Jun 2018
Andersson refuses to boast about 3-0 victory over Mexico

Andersson refuses to boast about 3-0 victory over Mexico

Sweden head coach Janne Andersson said on Wednesday that he did not want to boast about his team's 3-0 victory over Mexico. 28 Jun 2018