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Over 42,000 fans attend Sweden v South Korea

Over 42,000 fans attend Sweden v South Korea

A total of  42,300 supporters attended the FIFA World Cup match between Sweden and South Korea in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod, FIFA said via its official Twitter account on Monday. 19 Jun 2018
GRANQVIST PENALTY GIVES SWEDEN 1-0 WIN OVER SOUTH KOREA IN TEAMS' FIRST MATCH AT 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP

GRANQVIST PENALTY GIVES SWEDEN 1-0 WIN OVER SOUTH KOREA IN TEAMS' FIRST MATCH AT 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP

SPUTNIK 18 Jun 2018
British fan detained at World Cup after train incident

British fan detained at World Cup after train incident

The UK Embassy in Moscow is in contact with Russian authorities over the situation with a UK citizen, who was detained by the Russian police after an incident on a train. 18 Jun 2018
Senegal ready for Poland game says Cisse

Senegal ready for Poland game says Cisse

Senegal are fully aware of how important their first 2018 World Cup game against Poland is and are well-prepared for the encounter, head coach Aliou Cisse said on Monday. 18 Jun 2018
Russia midfielder smuggled away the match ball from the opening match

Russia midfielder smuggled away the match ball from the opening match

Russia midfielder Yuri Gazinsky, who scored the first goal of the 2018 World Cup, says he's kept the match ball as a souvenir. 18 Jun 2018
Almost everybody in Iceland watched their World Cup opener

Almost everybody in Iceland watched their World Cup opener

Over 99% of Icelanders watched their national team's first World Cup game against Argentina, according to is Football Association. 18 Jun 2018
South Korea defender Park stretchered off against Sweden

South Korea defender Park stretchered off against Sweden

South Korea defender Park Joo-ho was stretchered off the pitch during his side's first FIFA World Cup match against Sweden in Niznhy Novgorod. 18 Jun 2018
Cherchesov: Egypt always play the same

Cherchesov: Egypt always play the same

The Egyptian national football team play all their matches in a similar manner, according to Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchersov. 18 Jun 2018
'Everything went well' - Brazillian ambassador

'Everything went well' - Brazillian ambassador

Brazilian Ambassador to Russia Antonio Luis Espinola Salgado said Monday that everything went well during his country's first World Cup match against Switzerland which was held in Rostov-on-Don on Sunday and ended in a 1-1 draw. 18 Jun 2018
Mexico fan 'sold fake ticket' for Germany match

Mexico fan 'sold fake ticket' for Germany match

A fan from Mexico was sold a fake ticket to his national team's World Cup match against Germany for US$800 (AUD $1075), say Russian police. 18 Jun 2018
DFB urges improvement from Germany

DFB urges improvement from Germany

The President of the German Football Association (DFB) urged the national team would bounce back from their defeat to Mexico by playing well against Sweden and South Korea. 18 Jun 2018
Kvist hoping to recover in time for more action in Russia

Kvist hoping to recover in time for more action in Russia

Denmark midfielder William Kvist, who fractured his ribs during the team's 1-0 victory over Peru, says he still hopes to play a part in this World Cup. 18 Jun 2018
Russia coach Cherchesov reveals team training plans

Russia coach Cherchesov reveals team training plans

The Russian national football team prepares for their next FIFA World Cup game against Egypt as planned, head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Monday. 18 Jun 2018
Akinfeev: It's a mistake to single out Salah

Akinfeev: It's a mistake to single out Salah

Russia goalkeeper and captain Igor Akinfeev both say the team should not single out Egypt striker Mohamed Salah and forget about the rest of the Egyptian team ahead of their Group A match, which is set to be held in St. Petersburg on Tuesday. 18 Jun 2018
'We know how to deal with Salah'

'We know how to deal with Salah'

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov says he knows how to play against Egypt striker Mohamed Salah when the teams meet in their second group game. 18 Jun 2018
Peruvian fan suspected of stealing tickets for Mexico v Germany

Peruvian fan suspected of stealing tickets for Mexico v Germany

A Peruvian fan has been detained in Moscow on suspicion of stealing tickets for the FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and Germany. 18 Jun 2018
Almost 26 million Germans tune in for Mexico defeat

Almost 26 million Germans tune in for Mexico defeat

A total of 25.97 million people in Germany watched their national team's first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup against Mexico on Sunday, German television network RTL have reported. 18 Jun 2018
Rumours: Croatia set to send striker Kalinic home

Rumours: Croatia set to send striker Kalinic home

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic has sent striker Nikola Kalinic home after the player refused to come on as a substitute, according to reports. 18 Jun 2018
Cycling Portugal fan: Russians are wonderful!

Cycling Portugal fan: Russians are wonderful!

Portuguese cyclist Helder Batista, who arrived in Moscow early on Monday for the FIFA World Cup, told Sputnik that Russians were a "loving and wonderful people" and that he had not encountered any negative attitude during his journey. 18 Jun 2018
Ex-Russia forward Kirichenko: Russia v Egypt is too tight to call

Ex-Russia forward Kirichenko: Russia v Egypt is too tight to call

Former Russia striker Dmitri Kirichenko told Sputnik on Monday that both Egypt and Russia had good chances of wining their second FIFA World Cup match on Tuesday. 18 Jun 2018
Portuguese fan cycles all the way to Russia

Portuguese fan cycles all the way to Russia

Portugal fan Helder Batista left him home town of Alenquer on 6 May to cycle to the World Cup. Now, he's just miles away from the final destination of his journey, the town of Kratovo, just outside Moscow. 18 Jun 2018