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Southgate pleased with England's self-control

Southgate pleased with England's self-control

England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Sunday he was happy that his players did not lose their self-control in the match with Panama despite the hot weather. 25 Jun 2018
Spain can reach World Cup final - Busquets

Spain can reach World Cup final - Busquets

Barcelona and Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets said on Sunday that his side could reach the final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 25 Jun 2018
Over 32,000 Fans Attended World Cup Match Between Japan, Senegal

Over 32,000 Fans Attended World Cup Match Between Japan, Senegal

YEKATERINBURG, June 24 (Sputnik) - A total of 32,572 attended the FIFA World Cup match between Japan in Senegal in Yekaterinburg on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
Baloy deserved to score Panama's first World Cup goal - Perez

Baloy deserved to score Panama's first World Cup goal - Perez

Panama forward Blas Perez said Sunday that his teammate defender Felipe Baloy deserved scoring Panama's first ever goal at the World Cup. 25 Jun 2018
Japan fight back twice to earn 2-2 draw with Senegal

Japan fight back twice to earn 2-2 draw with Senegal

Japan fought back twice against Senegal to earn a 2-2 draw in an entertaining Group H match in Yekaterinburg on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
Home fans march in Samara ahead of Russia-Uruguay match

Home fans march in Samara ahead of Russia-Uruguay match

Russia fans have marched in Samara on Sunday ahead of their team's final World Cup group-stage match against Uruguay. 25 Jun 2018
Former WADA President Pound ‘Uninformed’ on FIFA Probe Into Russian Football - Statement

Former WADA President Pound ‘Uninformed’ on FIFA Probe Into Russian Football - Statement

MOSCOW, June 24 (Sputnik) - Former President of World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Dick Pound and Richard McLaren, the head of the WADA investigative team, have no relevant expertise to make any judgments on the investigation into possible anti-doping rule violations by Russian football players, the FIFA said in a statement to Sputnik on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
England Head Coach Southgate Says FIFA World Cup Organization 'Excellent'

England Head Coach Southgate Says FIFA World Cup Organization 'Excellent'

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, June 24 (Sputnik) - The organization of the FIFA World Cup in Russia is "excellent" and the stadiums are "spectacular", England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
Ice Hockey Star Ovechkin Not Planning to Attend World Cup

Ice Hockey Star Ovechkin Not Planning to Attend World Cup

MOSCOW, June 24 (Sputnik) - Alexander Ovechkin, the captain of the National Hockey League (NHL) side, the Washington Capitals, is not planing to attend matches at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, an NHL spokesman Sergey Kostarov told Sputnik Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
England 'clinical' says Panama coach

England 'clinical' says Panama coach

England put in a “clinical” performance against Panama, according to the Central American side’s head coach Hernan Dario Gomez, who said that there was an “enormous" gulf in class between the two sides. 25 Jun 2018
Criticising England players after 6-1 win would be 'harsh' - Southgate

Criticising England players after 6-1 win would be 'harsh' - Southgate

Criticising England’s performance after Sunday’s victory against Panama would be “harsh,” England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Monday morning (AEST). 25 Jun 2018
Coach: Morocco urged to play for national pride against Spain

Coach: Morocco urged to play for national pride against Spain

Morocco head coach Herve Renard said his team should make their country proud during their final World Cup group stage match against Spain. 25 Jun 2018
Justin time - Kluivert's kid signs for Roma

Justin time - Kluivert's kid signs for Roma

Dutch prodigy Justin Kluivert has signed for Italian Serie A side Roma for an initial 17.25m euros (AUD $27m). 23 Jun 2018
Shaqiri scores late winner to see off Serbia

Shaqiri scores late winner to see off Serbia

Xherdan Shaqiri's last-minute winner moved Switzerland to brink of the knockout stages following a 2-1 win over Serbia in Group C. 23 Jun 2018
Croatia coach flags changes for Iceland game

Croatia coach flags changes for Iceland game

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said Thursday night he is likely to make changes in the team's starting lineup for his side's final group stage game against Iceland. 22 Jun 2018
Lovren says Messi World's best but not unstoppable

Lovren says Messi World's best but not unstoppable

Croatia defender Dejan Lovren said on Thursday that his team played excellent defensively against Argentina and their captain and FC Barcelona star striker Lionel Messi. 22 Jun 2018
Vrsaljko: Croatia must not lose concentration after Argentina win

Vrsaljko: Croatia must not lose concentration after Argentina win

Croatia defender Sime Vrsaljko said on Thursday that his team must not lose their concentration after defeating Argentina 3-0 in Nizhny Novgorod. 22 Jun 2018
Argentina 'devastated' after 3-0 loss to Croatia

Argentina 'devastated' after 3-0 loss to Croatia

Argentina players are "devastated" after their bruising 3-0 loss to Croatia at the FIFA World Cup, midfielder Javier Mascherano said on Thursday. 22 Jun 2018
Sampaoli takes blame for Argentina defeat

Sampaoli takes blame for Argentina defeat

Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli said on Thursday that he takes full responsibility for his team’s disappointing 3-0 defeat to Croatia in Nizhny Novgorod. 22 Jun 2018
Croatia Head Coach Dalic Says Croatia Played 'Amazingly' in 3-0 Win Against Argentina

Croatia Head Coach Dalic Says Croatia Played 'Amazingly' in 3-0 Win Against Argentina

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, June 22 (Sputnik) - Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic praised his side's "amazing" performance as they swept aside Argentina securing their place in the World Cup round of 16. 22 Jun 2018
Messi’s 'uniqueness fades' when playing for Argentina

Messi’s 'uniqueness fades' when playing for Argentina

Coach Jorge Sampaoli said captain Lionel Messi’s "uniqueness fades" when the Barcelona forward plays for his national team. 22 Jun 2018