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Costa Rica not losing faith after Serbia defeat says Ramirez

Costa Rica not losing faith after Serbia defeat says Ramirez

Costa Rica are not losing faith as a team following their defeat to Serbia, team's head coach Oscar Ramirez said on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Maaloul says Belgium are Group G frontrunners

Maaloul says Belgium are Group G frontrunners

Belgium are the frontrunner to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup group G, and not England, Tunisia head coach Nabil Maaloul said on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Capacity crowd watch Mexico stun Germany

Capacity crowd watch Mexico stun Germany

Mexico’s surprise 1-0 victory against reigning World Cup holders Germany at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow was watched by a capacity crowd, FIFA said on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Ki Sung-Yueng hopes fans can help the atmosphere

Ki Sung-Yueng hopes fans can help the atmosphere

South Korea midfielder and captain Ki Sung-yueng said on Sunday that it was good to see a lot of fans ahead of his side's first World Cup match against Sweden. 18 Jun 2018
Belgium respect Panama says Martinez

Belgium respect Panama says Martinez

Belgium have immense respect for Panama, who are dangerous opponents for any team in the World Cup, Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Miranchuk says Egypt are like Saudi Arabia but more organized

Miranchuk says Egypt are like Saudi Arabia but more organized

Egypt are like Saudi Arabia, but are more organized and disciplined, Russia midfielder Anton Miranchuk said on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Over 1 million fans attended fan fest

Over 1 million fans attended fan fest

The FIFA Fan Fest has been attended by more than one million fans since the beginning of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, FIFA said on Twitter on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Plattenhardt to start for Germany in place of Hector

Plattenhardt to start for Germany in place of Hector

Defender Marvin Plattenhardt will start for Germany in place of defender Jonas Hector in the reigning champion’s first 2018 World Cup match against Mexico, FIFA said on their official website on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Ivanovic becomes Serbia's most capped player

Ivanovic becomes Serbia's most capped player

Zenit St. Petersburg and Serbia defender Branislav Ivanovic became Serbia's most capped player after the FIFA World Cup match against  Costa Rica, FIFA announced on their Twitter account on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Kolarov named man of the match against Costa Rica

Kolarov named man of the match against Costa Rica

Serbia defender and captain Aleksandar Kolarov was named the best player of the game following his side’s 1-0 win over Costa Rica in their opening match of the World Cup in Samara. 18 Jun 2018
Serbia defeat Costa Rica in Group E opener

Serbia defeat Costa Rica in Group E opener

Serbia defeated Costa Rica 1-0 in in the Group E opener at the World Cup. 18 Jun 2018
Cheryshev says Salah is a great player but not world class

Cheryshev says Salah is a great player but not world class

Former Russia forward Dmitri Cheryshev said on Sunday that although Egypt forward Mohamed Salah was an exceptional player, he was not in the same class as the likes of Neymar, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. 17 Jun 2018
Gomez says Belgium are not World Cup favorites

Gomez says Belgium are not World Cup favorites

Panama head coach Hernan Dario Gomez said on Sunday that although his team was facing World Cup favorites Belgium in their first Group G match, they had a chance to achieve some results. 17 Jun 2018
Caceres to officiate Russia v Egypt

Caceres to officiate Russia v Egypt

Paraguayan Referee Enrique Caceres will officiate the World Cup Group A match between hosts Russia and Egypt, FIFA's press service said on Sunday. 17 Jun 2018
Swedish players told line ups the day before matches

Swedish players told line ups the day before matches

Sweden head coach Janne Andersson said on Sunday that he had made it a rule to announce starting line-ups to the team a day before matches. 17 Jun 2018
Russia players 'understand their responsibility' - Deputy PM

Russia players 'understand their responsibility' - Deputy PM

NOVOGORSK, June 17 (Sputnik) - The Russian national team understands the responsibility it has at their "home" FIFA World Cup, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko said on Sunday. 17 Jun 2018
Paraguayan ref to officiate Russia v Egypt clash

Paraguayan ref to officiate Russia v Egypt clash

Paraguayan Referee Enrique Caceres will officiate the World Cup Group A match between hosts Russia and Egypt, FIFA's press service said on Sunday. 17 Jun 2018
Man United coach Mourinho to attend Brazil v Switzerland

Man United coach Mourinho to attend Brazil v Switzerland

Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho is set to attend the FIFA World Cup match between Brazil and Switzerland, that will take place in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don early Monday morning (AEST). 17 Jun 2018
Defender Ivanovich to start for Serbia

Defender Ivanovich to start for Serbia

Zenit St. Petersburg defender Branislav Ivanovic will start for Serbia in FIFA World Cup match against Costa Rica. 17 Jun 2018
Egypt poses no problems for Russia - Deputy PM

Egypt poses no problems for Russia - Deputy PM

Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Russian Football Union executive committee member Vitaly Mutko said on Sunday that the national team should not have any difficulties with Egypt in the upcoming Group A if the team plays at its level. 17 Jun 2018
'Positive Result' against Egypt ideal birthday gift - Dzagoev

'Positive Result' against Egypt ideal birthday gift - Dzagoev

Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev, who is celebrating his 28th birthday on Sunday, said that his teammates had not given him anything yet but a "positive result" in the upcoming match against Egypt would be a good present. 17 Jun 2018