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England striker Rashford continues training

England striker Rashford continues training

Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford continues to train with the rest of the team ahead of their first FIFA World Cup match against Tunisia on Tuesday (AEST). 17 Jun 2018
Russia Defender Zhirkov resumes group training

Russia Defender Zhirkov resumes group training

Russia defender Yuri Zhirkov, who sustained a minor calf injury, has resumed group training ahead of the FIFA World Cup match against Egypt. 17 Jun 2018
Russia's Dzagoev out for remaining group games

Russia's Dzagoev out for remaining group games

Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev, who is currently recovering from an injury, said on Sunday that he might play again at the FIFA World Cup but only if the national team reached the knockout stage. 17 Jun 2018
Denmark's Kvist to miss Socceroos match

Denmark's Kvist to miss Socceroos match

Denmark midfielder William Kvist injured a rib during the World Cup game with Peru and may not play again at the tournament, head coach Age Hareide said. 17 Jun 2018
Injured Dzagoev stays behind in Moscow

Injured Dzagoev stays behind in Moscow

CSKA Moscow and Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev will not travel to St. Petersburg ahead of Russia's FIFA World Cup match against Egypt, the national team said on Sunday. 17 Jun 2018
'No-shows' responsible for empty seats at World Cup - FIFA

'No-shows' responsible for empty seats at World Cup - FIFA

No-shows from "constituent groups" were responsible for the large number of empty seats during Friday's Group A match between Uruguay and Egypt, FIFA said. 17 Jun 2018
Argentina legend Maradona unaware of smoking ban

Argentina legend Maradona unaware of smoking ban

Argentina's football legend Diego Maradona has apologised after he was caught smoking a cigar at Moscow's Spartak Stadium where Argentina drew 1-1 with Iceland on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Win over Argentina should see Croatia through - Dalic

Win over Argentina should see Croatia through - Dalic

Three more points in their World Cup Group D match against Argentina, should help Croatia to progress to the round of 16, team's head coach Zlatko Dalic said Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Croatian fans packed stadium - Nigeria coach

Croatian fans packed stadium - Nigeria coach

The number of Croatian fans at the Kaliningrad Stadium made it feel like the match with Nigeria was taking place in Croatia, Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr said on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Dalic surprised by Croatia's fan turn out

Dalic surprised by Croatia's fan turn out

Croatia did not expect so many fans to support them at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, team's head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Nigeria's Musa could start against Iceland - coach

Nigeria's Musa could start against Iceland - coach

Nigeria forward Ahmed Musa could possibly start in the upcoming game against Iceland, Nigeria’s head coach Gernot Rohr said on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Croatia confident after Nigeria win - Modric

Croatia confident after Nigeria win - Modric

Croatia are confident ahead of their next encounter against Argentina, having beaten Nigeria in their opening World Cup Group D match in Kaliningrad, team's captain Luka Modric said Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Guerrero says Peru can beat France

Guerrero says Peru can beat France

Peru striker Jose Paolo Guerrero said on Saturday that his team could beat France at the 2018 World Cup. 17 Jun 2018
Farfan can feel Lokomotiv fans’ support

Farfan can feel Lokomotiv fans’ support

Lokomotiv Moscow and Peru forward Jefferson Farfan said on Saturday that he could feel the support of his club’s fans during World Cup. 17 Jun 2018
Over 30,000 fans attend Croatia v Nigeria

Over 30,000 fans attend Croatia v Nigeria

The World Cup Group D game between Croatia and Nigeria in Kaliningrad was attended by a total of 31,136 spectators, FIFA said on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Modric named man of the match against Nigeria

Modric named man of the match against Nigeria

Croatia midfielder and captain Luka Modric was named the Man of the Match following his side’s 2-0 win over Nigeria in their opening match of the World Cup in Kaliningrad. 17 Jun 2018
Croatia off to winning start after beating Nigeria 2-0

Croatia off to winning start after beating Nigeria 2-0

Croatia got their World Cup campaign off to the perfect start after 2-0 victory over Nigeria in Kaliningrad on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Iceland frustrate Messi’s fourth world cup campaign

Iceland frustrate Messi’s fourth world cup campaign

Iceland, the smallest World Cup 2018 nation with less than 335,000 inhabitants managed to earn a well-deserved point against 2014 runners-up Argentina on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Croatia defeat Nigeria 2-0 in Group D

Croatia defeat Nigeria 2-0 in Group D

Croatia Beat Nigeria 2-0 in teams' first match at FIFA World Cup. 17 Jun 2018
Draw would have been fair says Gareca

Draw would have been fair says Gareca

A draw in the game between Denmark and Peru would have been a fair result, Peru head coach Ricardo Gareca said on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Hareide praises Schmeichel after win over Peru

Hareide praises Schmeichel after win over Peru

Denmark head coach Age Hareide praised goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel for his performance against Peru on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018

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