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Poland were well-prepared physically – Coach

Poland were well-prepared physically – Coach

Poland head coach Adam Nawalka said that his side was well-prepared physically and was not affected by the hot weather in Monday's (AEST) 3-0 defeat to Colombia in Kazan. 25 Jun 2018
Colombia dedicate 3-0 win to Sanchez

Colombia dedicate 3-0 win to Sanchez

Colombia head coach Jose Pekerman said that the team dedicated their 3-0 victory over Poland to the team's midfielder Carlos Sanchez who has been rocked by online death threats. 25 Jun 2018
Colombia midfielder Aguilar injured in 3-0 win

Colombia midfielder Aguilar injured in 3-0 win

Colombia midfielder Abel Aguilar sustained an injury in Monday’s (AEST) group stage game with Poland in Kazan. 25 Jun 2018
Poland coach apologises for 3-0 defeat by Colombia

Poland coach apologises for 3-0 defeat by Colombia

Poland head coach Adam Nawalka apologised on Sunday for his side's crushing 3-0 defeat at the hands of Colombia in the Group H match, which eliminated Poland from the World Cup. 25 Jun 2018
Argentina Ambassador: Violent fans have left Russia

Argentina Ambassador: Violent fans have left Russia

Several Argentina fans who were caught on camera bashing a Croatian supporter, have already left Russia, the Argentina ambassador Ricardo Lagorio said on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
James Rodriguez named Man of Match as Colombia thrash Poland 3-0

James Rodriguez named Man of Match as Colombia thrash Poland 3-0

Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez was named the man of the match after setting up two goals for his team in the Group H game against Poland, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
FIFA open inquiry into Switzerland captain, Serbia coach

FIFA open inquiry into Switzerland captain, Serbia coach

FIFA has opened an inquiry into Switzerland captain Stephan Lichtsteiner, the President of the Serbian Football Association, Slavisa Kokeza, and Serbia head coach Mladen Krstajic after Saturday's World cup between the two national teams. 25 Jun 2018
Poland, Colombia game attended by sell-out crowd

Poland, Colombia game attended by sell-out crowd

The World Cup group stage match between Poland and Colombia in Kazan was attended by a sell-out crowd of 42,873 fans, which broke the stadium’s attendance record, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
Colombia Keep World Cup Hopes Alive After Cruising to 3-0 Victory Over Poland

Colombia Keep World Cup Hopes Alive After Cruising to 3-0 Victory Over Poland

KAZAN, June 24 (Sputnik) - Colombia kept their World Cup hopes alive as they beat Poland 3-0 at the Kazan Arena on Sunday - a result that knocks Poland out of the competition. 25 Jun 2018
Japan coach says substitutions paid-off

Japan coach says substitutions paid-off

YEKATERINBURG, June 24 (Sputnik) - Japan head coach Akira Nishino said he made the right calls with his substitutions in Sunday’s Group H game with Senegal, which ended with a 2-2 draw. 25 Jun 2018
Senegal fail to repeat opening match performance against Japan - Cisse

Senegal fail to repeat opening match performance against Japan - Cisse

Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse said on Sunday his side had failed to play at the same level in their 2-2 draw with Japan on Sunday as they managed during their opening game of the tournament when they beat Poland 2-1. 25 Jun 2018
Portugal Coach: Team likely to reach Round of 16

Portugal Coach: Team likely to reach Round of 16

Portugal head coach Fernando Santos said on Sunday he believed his team would make it to the FIFA World Cup round of 16. 25 Jun 2018
Hierro: Spain must 'have confidence in our abilities'

Hierro: Spain must 'have confidence in our abilities'

Spain must have confidence in their own abilities in the upcoming FIFA World Cup Group B game against Morocco, the team’s head coach Fernando Hierro said on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
Spain Head Coach Hierro Says Team Not Thinking About Possible Round of 16 Opponent

Spain Head Coach Hierro Says Team Not Thinking About Possible Round of 16 Opponent

KALININGRAD, June 24 (Sputnik) - Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said on Sunday he was not thinking about who his side would possibly face in the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup. 25 Jun 2018
Senegal Disappointed After Drawing With Japan at 2018 FIFA World Cup - Striker Mane

Senegal Disappointed After Drawing With Japan at 2018 FIFA World Cup - Striker Mane

YEKATERINBURG, June 24 (Sputnik) - Senegal striker Sadio Mane said on Sunday that his side were disappointed after failing to beat Japan in their second World Cup Group H match. 25 Jun 2018
Portugal Respect Next World Cup Opponents Iran - Defender Pepe

Portugal Respect Next World Cup Opponents Iran - Defender Pepe

SARANSK, June 24 (Sputnik) - Portugal defender Pepe said on Sunday that his side respected their next World Cup opponents Iran and did not think that they have already qualified for the knockout stage. 25 Jun 2018
England 'killed game' in first half during 6-1 win over Panama - Loftus-Cheek

England 'killed game' in first half during 6-1 win over Panama - Loftus-Cheek

Chelsea and England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek said on Sunday that his side "killed the game" in the first half where they scored five without reply in their win over Panama. 25 Jun 2018
Midfielder Rodrigez to Start for Colombia Against Poland in Teams' World Cup Match

Midfielder Rodrigez to Start for Colombia Against Poland in Teams' World Cup Match

MOSCOW, June 24 (Sputnik) - Midfielder James Rodrigez has been named in the starting lineup for Colombia in their second World Cup group stage match against Poland, FIFA announced on their official website on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
Stones wants to 'battle' ex-Everton mate Lukaku

Stones wants to 'battle' ex-Everton mate Lukaku

Manchester City and England defender John Stones said his side wanted to defeat Belgium in their final World Cup group stage encounter. 25 Jun 2018
Spain aiming to win World Cup group - Hierro

Spain aiming to win World Cup group - Hierro

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said on Sunday that his team were aiming to beat Morocco in their final group stage match and qualify in first place at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 25 Jun 2018
Mane named Man of Match in Senegal draw

Mane named Man of Match in Senegal draw

Senegal striker Sadio Mane was named the man of the match in the FIFA World Cup Group H game against Japan, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018