Football Features

Zhirkov to Train Individually After Sustaining Minor Calf Injury

Zhirkov to Train Individually After Sustaining Minor Calf Injury

Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov will train individually until Saturday after taking a minor blow to his leg during the national team's 5-0 drubbing of Saudi Arabia in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday, the team's press services said Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Over 100,000 Foreign Fans From 145 Countries to Visit Samara During 2018 World Cup

Over 100,000 Foreign Fans From 145 Countries to Visit Samara During 2018 World Cup

More than 100,000 foreign fans from 145 countries will visit Samara during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, acting head of the Samara Region's tourism department Mikhail Maltsev said Friday. 16 Jun 2018
27,000 Fans Attend Uruguay v Egypt

27,000 Fans Attend Uruguay v Egypt

There were plenty of empty seats in the FIFA World Cup Group A game between Uruguay and Egypt as 27,015 spectators showed up. 16 Jun 2018
Late drama: Gimenez header snatches victory for Uruguay over Egypt

Late drama: Gimenez header snatches victory for Uruguay over Egypt

Uruguay defender Jose Maria Gimenez headed home Carlos Sanchez's long free-kick to hand Uruguay a 1-0 win over Egypt in their first match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Saudis deny reports of player punishments for opening night horroshow

Saudis deny reports of player punishments for opening night horroshow

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has denied media reports which claimed that the national team's players will be facing certain "penalties" after a devastating 5-0 defeat by Russia in the World Cup opening match at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Thursday. 15 Jun 2018
Bert: We Must Be 'Well-Organised' to Beat France

Bert: We Must Be 'Well-Organised' to Beat France

Australia head coach Bert van Marwijk said Friday that his team must be "very well-organised" if they want to beat France in their first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 15 Jun 2018
Hierro Supports De Gea After Costly Error

Hierro Supports De Gea After Costly Error

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said he was supporting his team's goalkeeper David de Gea who made a costly error during Spain's 3-3 draw with Portugal with Sochi on Friday. 15 Jun 2018
Ronaldo's hat-trick earns Portugal 3-3 draw with spain

Ronaldo's hat-trick earns Portugal 3-3 draw with spain

Cristiano Ronaldo's Sublime Hat-Trick Helped Portugal to Earn 3-3 Draw With Spain in Teams' First Match at the 2018 World Cup in Russia on Friday. 15 Jun 2018
Iceland Want to Spring Surprise at 2018 FIFA World Cup - Captain Gunnarsson

Iceland Want to Spring Surprise at 2018 FIFA World Cup - Captain Gunnarsson

Iceland midfielder and captain Aron Gunnarsson said Friday that Iceland wanted to give their fans "a surprise" at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 15 Jun 2018
Deschamps: Let's win the opener before we start talking about the title

Deschamps: Let's win the opener before we start talking about the title

France head coach Didier Deschamps said Friday that beating Australia in their first group-stage match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup was crucial for the team. 15 Jun 2018
Iceland refuse to lose their cool against the big boys

Iceland refuse to lose their cool against the big boys

Iceland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said on Friday that his team would not fear anyone if they get past the group stage at the FIFA World Cup in Russia. 15 Jun 2018
Iceland boss: We won't man-mark Messi

Iceland boss: We won't man-mark Messi

Iceland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson won't be heaping the daunting task of keeping Lionel Messi quiet on any individual player. 15 Jun 2018
Kimmich: Don't call me the next Philipp Lahm

Kimmich: Don't call me the next Philipp Lahm

Bayern Munich and Germany defender Joshua Kimmich said Friday that he did not try to follow in the footsteps of former Germany defender Philipp Lahm, but did his best to evolve into a strong player with a style of his own. 15 Jun 2018
Scans confirm Dzagoev's done his hammy

Scans confirm Dzagoev's done his hammy

Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev, who sustained an injury during Russia's 5-0 drubbing of Saudi Arabia in the FIFA World Cup opener on Thursday, underwent an MRI, which confirmed a hamstring injury on his left leg, the Russian team said Friday. 15 Jun 2018
France Players Don't Consider Themselves World Cup Favorites - Captain Lloris

France Players Don't Consider Themselves World Cup Favorites - Captain Lloris

France players do not consider themselves to be among the favorites to win the FIFA World Cup in Russia, the team's goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said on Friday. 15 Jun 2018
Deschamps Says 'Best Squad' Selected for World Cup Match Against Australia

Deschamps Says 'Best Squad' Selected for World Cup Match Against Australia

France head coach Didier Deschamps said Friday that he had selected "the best squad" for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup match between France and Australia. 15 Jun 2018
France Captain Lloris Says Important to Start 2018 FIFA World Cup 'Well'

France Captain Lloris Says Important to Start 2018 FIFA World Cup 'Well'

France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said Friday that it was important for the team to start the 2018 FIFA World Cup "well." 15 Jun 2018
Team Director Bierhoff Says Germany Need Couple of Days to Adapt to World Cup in Russia

Team Director Bierhoff Says Germany Need Couple of Days to Adapt to World Cup in Russia

Team director Oliver Bierhoff said on Friday that Germany will need a couple of days to adapt to the conditions of the World Cup in Russia and work out their logistics. 15 Jun 2018
Egypt striker Salah on the bench for Uruguay clash

Egypt striker Salah on the bench for Uruguay clash

Egypt star striker Mohamed Salah was not named in head coach Hector Cuper's starting XI for the team's first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Friday. 15 Jun 2018
Strikers Suarez, Cavani start for Uruguay

Strikers Suarez, Cavani start for Uruguay

Strikers Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani will start for Uruguay in their first FIFA World Cup match against Egypt, the team announced on Twitter Friday. 15 Jun 2018
Kimmich says Germany will be 'well prepared' for Mexico match

Kimmich says Germany will be 'well prepared' for Mexico match

Bayern Munich and Germany defender Joshua Kimmich said Germany would be "well prepared" for their first 2018 World Cup match. 15 Jun 2018