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Croatia Defender Lovren Says Disappointed by France Loss, 'Proud' to Do His Best on Pitch

Croatia Defender Lovren Says Disappointed by France Loss, 'Proud' to Do His Best on Pitch

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) - Croatia defender Dejan Lovren said on Sunday that he was disappointed at losing the 2018 FIFA World Cup final match to France, but was "proud" to do his best on the pitch with his teammates. 16 Jul 2018
Russia Hosted Best World Cup Ever - Spartak Moscow Midfielder

Russia Hosted Best World Cup Ever - Spartak Moscow Midfielder

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) - Spartak Moscow midfielder Ivelin Popov told Sputnik on Sunday that Russia had hosted the best World Cup ever. 16 Jul 2018
France players 'connected forever now' - Deschamps

France players 'connected forever now' - Deschamps

France head coach Didier Deschamps said his side's players would not be the same after defeating Croatia 4-2 in the FIFA World Cup final. 16 Jul 2018
Croatia Coach Olic Praises 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia as Best He Has Attended

Croatia Coach Olic Praises 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia as Best He Has Attended

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) -  Croatia coach Ivica Olic said on Sunday that the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia was the best of the four World Cups that he had attended. 16 Jul 2018
Croatia Head Coach Not to Hurry With Decision on Continuing National Team Role

Croatia Head Coach Not to Hurry With Decision on Continuing National Team Role

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) - Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Sunday that he would not make a decision on continuing his role with the national team in a hurry after his side's loss in the FIFA World Cup final. 16 Jul 2018
Sampaoli steps down as Argentina coach

Sampaoli steps down as Argentina coach

Argentine Football Association (AFA) and their head coach Jorge Sampaoli have agreed to part ways, AFA reported on their official website on Sunday. 16 Jul 2018
France Head Coach Thanks Russia for 'Wonderful World Cup' Following Victory in Final

France Head Coach Thanks Russia for 'Wonderful World Cup' Following Victory in Final

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) - France head coach Didier Deschamps thanked Russia for a "wonderful World Cup" following his side's 2018 FIFA World Cup victory. 16 Jul 2018
France Head Coach Says Most Proud of Team After World Cup Win

France Head Coach Says Most Proud of Team After World Cup Win

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) - France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Sunday that he was most proud of his team as they beat Croatia 4-2 to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 16 Jul 2018
Putin Says Russia Can Be Proud of National Team's Performance at FIFA World Cup

Putin Says Russia Can Be Proud of National Team's Performance at FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) - Russia can be proud of the results of the Russian national team's performance at the FIFA World Cup and count on higher results in future games, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. 16 Jul 2018
Moscow Mayor Thanks Everyone for Contribution to Moscow's World Cup Matches Organization

Moscow Mayor Thanks Everyone for Contribution to Moscow's World Cup Matches Organization

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) - Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin thanked everyone who made a contribution to the organization of World Cup matches in Moscow on Sunday. 16 Jul 2018
Russia Hosted Brilliant 2018 FIFA World Cup - World Cup Ambassador

Russia Hosted Brilliant 2018 FIFA World Cup - World Cup Ambassador

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) - Russia's first-ever FIFA World Cup was brilliant, World Cup Ambassador Victoria Lopyreva told Sputnik on Sunday. 16 Jul 2018
Putin Enjoyed 'Theatrical Performance' During FIFA World Cup Final Match

Putin Enjoyed 'Theatrical Performance' During FIFA World Cup Final Match

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that he enjoyed a "theatrical performance" during the 2018 FIFA World Cup final match. 16 Jul 2018
Forward Griezmann says France wrote new page in football history

Forward Griezmann says France wrote new page in football history

France forward Antoine Griezmann said his team has written a new page in France’s football history after winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 16 Jul 2018
Putin says meeting with national football team scheduled

Putin says meeting with national football team scheduled

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that his schedule included a meeting with the Russian national football team. 16 Jul 2018
Putin says Russia can be proud of how World Cup was organized

Putin says Russia can be proud of how World Cup was organized

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that Russia can be proud of the was the 2018 World Cup was organized and praised the performance of the national team. 16 Jul 2018
Griezmann proud of unique team after World Cup final win

Griezmann proud of unique team after World Cup final win

France striker Antoine Griezmann said on Sunday that he was "proud" of his team, and that they were "unique." 16 Jul 2018
Dalic congratulates France on winning World Cup

Dalic congratulates France on winning World Cup

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic  said on Sunday that his team should be proud of what it has achieved at the 2018 World Cup and congratulated France on winning this summer's tournament. 16 Jul 2018
Dalic says Modric deservedly won golden ball award

Dalic says Modric deservedly won golden ball award

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Sunday that his side's midfielder and captain Luka Modric "deservedly" won the Golden Ball award at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 16 Jul 2018
Russia to keep visa-free entry for football fans with fan IDs until end of 2018

Russia to keep visa-free entry for football fans with fan IDs until end of 2018

Russia will provide visa-free entrance to the country for football fans with fan IDs until the end of 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. 16 Jul 2018
Zhukov: 2018 World Cup final 'stands up to tournament'

Zhukov: 2018 World Cup final 'stands up to tournament'

Honorary President of the Russian Olympic Committee Alexander Zhukov said on Sunday that the 2018 World Cup final match was "bright" and "stood up to the tournament." 16 Jul 2018
World Cup final between France and Croatia was 'fantastic and exciting'

World Cup final between France and Croatia was 'fantastic and exciting'

President of the Russian Olympic Committee Stanislav Pozdnyakov said on Sunday that the 2018 World Cup final match was "fantastic" and "exciting." 16 Jul 2018