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Denmark weren't at their best against Peru says Poulsen

Denmark weren't at their best against Peru says Poulsen

Denmark did not play to the best of their ability in the match against Peru, but there was no lack of effort, forward Yussuf Poulsen said on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Tite focusing on main goal, not wasting energy

Tite focusing on main goal, not wasting energy

Brazil head coach Tite said on Saturday that he was focusing on a successful performance from his team at the 2018 World Cup and would not get distracted by anything in order not to waste energy. 17 Jun 2018
Poulsen named man of the match after win over Peru

Poulsen named man of the match after win over Peru

Denmark forward Yussuf Poulsen was named the Man of the Match after scoring the only goal, which gave Denmark a hard-fought 1-0 win over Peru in Russia's Saransk on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Over 40,000 People Attend Peru v Denmark

Over 40,000 People Attend Peru v Denmark

As many as 40,502 people attended the World Cup group stage game between Peru and Denmark in Saransk, FIFA said on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Denmark beat Peru 1-0 in Saransk

Denmark beat Peru 1-0 in Saransk

Denmark defeated Peru, who were making their first tournament appearance in 32 years, in teams' first match at World Cup at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Kvist leaves field on a stretcher in game with Peru

Kvist leaves field on a stretcher in game with Peru

Denmark midfielder William Kvist was injured during the World Cup game with Peru on Saturday and left the pitch on a stretcher. 17 Jun 2018
Ochoa says Germany are favorites against Mexico

Ochoa says Germany are favorites against Mexico

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa said on Saturday that he expected his country to score at least three times and win against Germany on Sunday, despite their opponent being the defending champion and the World Cup favorite. 17 Jun 2018
Draxler salutes 'extraordinary' Ozil

Draxler salutes 'extraordinary' Ozil

Julian Draxler has paid tribute to teammate Mesut Ozil on the eve Germany's campaign to defend their World Cup title. 17 Jun 2018
Neymar not 100% fit for Switzerland match

Neymar not 100% fit for Switzerland match

Brazil head coach Tite said Saturday that forward Neymar had not fully recovered ahead of the team's first World Cup match against Switzerland at Rostov Arena on Sunday. 17 Jun 2018
Marcelo says Neymar and Ronaldo are the best in the world right now

Marcelo says Neymar and Ronaldo are the best in the world right now

Real Madrid and Brazil defender Marcelo on Saturday called Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo and fellow Brazil teammate Neymar the football players in the world right now without mentioning Argentina star Lionel Messi. 17 Jun 2018
Osorio says Mexico can compete with Germany

Osorio says Mexico can compete with Germany

Mexico head coach Juan Carlos Osorio said Saturday that his team "could compete" with reigning champions Germany at their first 2018 World Cup match, which will take place at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday. 17 Jun 2018
Sampaoli says team need to show passion

Sampaoli says team need to show passion

Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli said Saturday that team had to "show passion" in their next 2018 World Cup matches following their 1-1 draw with Australia. 17 Jun 2018
Hallgrimsson says 1-1 draw is great success

Hallgrimsson says 1-1 draw is great success

Iceland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said on Saturday that drawing 1-1 with Argentina at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow was a "great success" for his team, and the players "should get all the credit for their organization and hard work." 17 Jun 2018
Brazil train ahead of Switzerland clash

Brazil train ahead of Switzerland clash

Brazil held their final training session ahead of Sunday’s World Cup match against Switzerland. 17 Jun 2018
Halldorsson says he worked hard on penalties before World Cup

Halldorsson says he worked hard on penalties before World Cup

Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Thor Halldorsson said Saturday that he 'did his homework' studying penalties ahead of his team's first World Cup match against Argentina. 17 Jun 2018
Ex-Argentina forward Cavenaghi hails 'beautiful' Spartak Stadium

Ex-Argentina forward Cavenaghi hails 'beautiful' Spartak Stadium

Former Spartak Moscow and Argentina forward Fernando Cavenaghi said on Saturday after the match between Argentina and Iceland that Spartak Stadium was "beautiful". 17 Jun 2018
Swiss President has great expectations of the national team

Swiss President has great expectations of the national team

Swiss President Alain Berset said Saturday that the country's fans "expected much" from their team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 17 Jun 2018
'Get used to it' says Deschamps as he gives VAR the nod

'Get used to it' says Deschamps as he gives VAR the nod

France head coach Didier Deschamps has voiced his support for VAR and said teams had better "start getting used to it." 17 Jun 2018
Forward Farfan starts against Denmark

Forward Farfan starts against Denmark

Forward Jefferson Farfan will start for Peru in their 2018 FIFA World Cup match against Denmark. 17 Jun 2018
Keeper Halldorsson scoops MOTM award

Keeper Halldorsson scoops MOTM award

Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Thor Halldorsson was named the man of the match after making seven saves in 1-1 match against Argentina, including saving a penalty from Lionel Messi, at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Gudmundsson injured in Argentina draw

Gudmundsson injured in Argentina draw

Iceland midfieder Johann Gudmundsson was replaced in the World Cup match against Argentina after receiving an injury in the second half of the match. 17 Jun 2018

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