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England fan fined for scrawling on Spartak Moscow statue

England fan fined for scrawling on Spartak Moscow statue

And England fan who wrote on a monument to Spartak Moscow legend Fedor Cherenkov near Spartak Stadium has been fined 3,000 rubles (almost AUD $70). 4 Jul 2018
Argentinian fined AUD $11,500 for touting World Cup tickets

Argentinian fined AUD $11,500 for touting World Cup tickets

An Argentine national was fined 543,000 rubles (around AUD $11,500) for trying to illegally sell tickets for a World Cup match. 4 Jul 2018
Russia disagree with claims they 'overfulfilled' their World Cup task

Russia disagree with claims they 'overfulfilled' their World Cup task

Russia goalkeeper Vladimir Gabulov said on Wednesday that the team did not agree with claims that they had "overfulfilled" their task at the World Cup. 4 Jul 2018
We've always felt we could reach the World Cup final - Golovin

We've always felt we could reach the World Cup final - Golovin

Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin said on Wednesday that the team felt they could reach the World Cup final even before the tournament got underway. 4 Jul 2018
Japan cleaned up at 'every one' of their games

Japan cleaned up at 'every one' of their games

Japan's players cleaned up their changing rooms after each of their World Cup matches, according to one of the tournament's organising committee members. 4 Jul 2018
Falcao 'proud' of Colombia's World Cup after exit to England

Falcao 'proud' of Colombia's World Cup after exit to England

Radamel Falcao said on Wednesday that he was proud of his team's performance during the World Cup despite Colombia's elimination from the tournament after their defeat to England in the round of 16. 4 Jul 2018
Over 70% of Russians watched their team's win over Spain

Over 70% of Russians watched their team's win over Spain

More than 70% of Russians watched the World Cup round of 16 game between hosts Russia and Spain on Monday, a poll conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center showed on Wednesday. 4 Jul 2018
Colombia Head Coach Pekerman Says Team 'Did Well' at FIFA World Cup in Russia

Colombia Head Coach Pekerman Says Team 'Did Well' at FIFA World Cup in Russia

MOSCOW, July 4 (Sputnik) - Colombia head coach Jose Pekerman said on Tuesday that his squad "did well" at the FIFA World Cup in Russia, although they lost their Round of 16 match 4-3 on penalties to England at Moscow’s Spartak Stadium on Tuesday. 4 Jul 2018
Almost 24 million Russians tuned into Spain win on TV

Almost 24 million Russians tuned into Spain win on TV

A total of 23.9 million people watched Russia’s round of 16 game against Spain on the Rossiya 1 TV channel. 4 Jul 2018
Over 64,000 fans attend Sweden's win over Switzerland

Over 64,000 fans attend Sweden's win over Switzerland

A total of 64,042 spectators attended the FIFA World Cup round of 16 match between Sweden and Switzerland on Tuesday, FIFA said on its official website. 4 Jul 2018
Gazinsky keen to forget Spain and focus on Croatia

Gazinsky keen to forget Spain and focus on Croatia

Russia midfielder Yury Gazinsky says his team will try to leave behind their victory over Spain in the round of 16 and focus on their next World Cup game against Croatia. 3 Jul 2018
Nawalka quits as Poland head coach after early World Cup exit

Nawalka quits as Poland head coach after early World Cup exit

Adam Nawalka has announced his resignation as Poland head coach after his side failed to get past the group stage at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 3 Jul 2018
Reports: Low to stay on as Germany head coach

Reports: Low to stay on as Germany head coach

Joachim Low will remain as Germany head coach despite his team's World Cup failure, according to reports in German media. 3 Jul 2018
'We didn't practice penalties!' - Akinfeev

'We didn't practice penalties!' - Akinfeev

Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev says his team had not specifically practiced penalty kicks before the game. 3 Jul 2018
Russian fan to spend a fortune on dinner after losing World Cup bet

Russian fan to spend a fortune on dinner after losing World Cup bet

A fan from Yekaterinburg is set to fork out 150,000 rubles (AUD $3,205) after losing a bet with his friends following Russia's victory over Spain in the round of 16 of the World Cup. 3 Jul 2018
Oracle cat predicts victory for Switzerland

Oracle cat predicts victory for Switzerland

Achilles the World Cup's psychic cat has predicted Switzerland will beat Sweden in the round of 16. 3 Jul 2018

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