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Uruguay's Style to Remain Unchanged Without Striker Cavani - France Head Coach

Uruguay's Style to Remain Unchanged Without Striker Cavani - France Head Coach

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 5 (Sputnik) - France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Thursday that even if Uruguay star striker Edinson Cavani missed the World Cup quarter-final against France, Uruguay's style of play was not going to change. 6 Jul 2018
Maradona Apologizes for Criticizing US Referee Geiger After Colombia-England Match

Maradona Apologizes for Criticizing US Referee Geiger After Colombia-England Match

MOSCOW, July 5 (Sputnik) - Argentina legend Diego Maradona apologized on Thursday for lashing out at US referee Mark Geiger, who officiated Tuesday's FIFA World Cup round of 16 match between Colombia and England. 6 Jul 2018
Russian squad heads to Sochi for historic quarter-final

Russian squad heads to Sochi for historic quarter-final

The Russian national football team has departed for Sochi, where they will play Croatia in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. 5 Jul 2018
Nigerian fan seeking asylum in Russia after death threats back home

Nigerian fan seeking asylum in Russia after death threats back home

A Nigerian fan who arrived in Moscow for the 2018 World Cup has asked for political asylum in Russia because his life was threatened in his homeland. 5 Jul 2018
We've changed perceptions of Russia, says Semedov

We've changed perceptions of Russia, says Semedov

Russia's form at their home World Cup and the hospitality shown by local fans have changed the way foreigners see the country for the better, so reckons midfielder Aleksandr Samedov. 5 Jul 2018
Over five million tourists have visited World Cup host cities

Over five million tourists have visited World Cup host cities

More than five million tourists have visited the Russian cities hosting the matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, say Russia's Federal Tourism Agency. 5 Jul 2018
Juventus want Ronaldo to help them win the Champions League - source

Juventus want Ronaldo to help them win the Champions League - source

Rumors about Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Real Madrid for Italian champions Juventus have grounds, according to a source close to the Italian club's management. 5 Jul 2018
Moscow Zoo names a newly-hatched eagle after Igor Akinfeev

Moscow Zoo names a newly-hatched eagle after Igor Akinfeev

A month-old steppe eagle nestling at Moscow Zoo has been named after Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev. 5 Jul 2018
FIFA condemn Maradona for slamming American ref

FIFA condemn Maradona for slamming American ref

FIFA has rebuked Argentina legend Diego Maradona for his harsh criticism of US referee Mark Geiger, who took charge of England's fiercely-contested win over Colombia on Wednesday morning. 5 Jul 2018
Extra train supplied to cart fans to Russia's quarter-final

Extra train supplied to cart fans to Russia's quarter-final

An additional train has been scheduled to transport football fans from Moscow to Sochi, which will host the World Cup quarter-final between Russia and Croatia. 5 Jul 2018
Japanese FA won't ask Nishino to stay

Japanese FA won't ask Nishino to stay

Japan head coach Akira Nishino is set to leave the national team at the end of July after his contract expires, according to the president of the national FA. 5 Jul 2018
Ramirez leaves post as Costa Rica coach

Ramirez leaves post as Costa Rica coach

The Costa Rican Football Federation (FEDEFUTBOL) said it would not extend head coach Oscar Ramirez's contract after the team were knocked out of the FIFA World Cup in Russia. 5 Jul 2018
Russia, Brazil Could Play in World Cup Final - Zenit Defender Neto

Russia, Brazil Could Play in World Cup Final - Zenit Defender Neto

Portuguese-born defender Luis Neto, who plays for Zenit St. Petersburg, said Russia and Brazil could meet in the World Cup final. 5 Jul 2018
Work's off! Pollies propose public holiday if England wins World Cup

Work's off! Pollies propose public holiday if England wins World Cup

Leader of the UK Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn supports calls for a public holiday if England win the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Corbyn's spokesperson said today. 5 Jul 2018
Brazilian referee named for Russia, Croatia clash

Brazilian referee named for Russia, Croatia clash

Brazilian referee Sandro Ricci has been has been assigned to officiate the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia, FIFA posted on their official Twitter account. 5 Jul 2018
French President Macron May Come to Russia If France Reach World Cup Final - Ambassador

French President Macron May Come to Russia If France Reach World Cup Final - Ambassador

MOSCOW, July 4 (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron may come to Russia if France reach World Cup final, French Ambassador to Russia Sylvie Bermann told Sputnik Wednesday. 5 Jul 2018

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