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Spain have no regrets over Lopetegui sacking

Spain have no regrets over Lopetegui sacking

Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) President Luis Rubiales says he doesn't regret sacking Julen Lopetegui as Spain head coach a day before the start of the tournament, despite the national team's poor performance in Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Russia's celebrations against Spain compared to WWII victory footage

Russia's celebrations against Spain compared to WWII victory footage

Russian celebrations over the national team's win over Spain are comparable to the celebration of the World War II victory, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says. 2 Jul 2018
Stay-away Putin could be at it again for Russia's historic quarter-final

Stay-away Putin could be at it again for Russia's historic quarter-final

Russia's Kremlin has failed to say whether or not Vladimir Putin will attend his country's historic World Cup quarter-final against Croatia. 2 Jul 2018
Modric 'surprised' by Russia's progress

Modric 'surprised' by Russia's progress

Croatia captain Luka Modric, says he's surprised that Russia have reached the World Cup quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Russian Football Union gets big windfall for reaching quarter-finals

Russian Football Union gets big windfall for reaching quarter-finals

FIFA will award the Russian Football Union US $16 million (AUD $21.75 million) after Russia advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Croatia braced for 'Difficult' match against Russia - Corluka

Croatia braced for 'Difficult' match against Russia - Corluka

Lokomotiv Moscow and Croatia defender Vedran Corluka said on Monday that he expects a "very difficult" match against hosts Russia in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Russia prove nothing impossible at World Cup - Lovren

Russia prove nothing impossible at World Cup - Lovren

Russia proved that nothing is impossible with their 4-3 victory over Spain in the round of 16 match on Monday (AEST), Croatia defender Dejan Lovren said. 2 Jul 2018
No favourites in Croatia-Russia clash - Rakitic

No favourites in Croatia-Russia clash - Rakitic

Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic said there would be no favourites in the quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia. 2 Jul 2018
Croatia face tough test against Russia - HNS

Croatia face tough test against Russia - HNS

President of the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) Davor Suker said Croatia will have a difficult match ahead of themselves against Russia in the World Cup quarter-final game. 2 Jul 2018
Denmark Goalkeeper Schmeichel Praises Organization of World Cup in Russia

Denmark Goalkeeper Schmeichel Praises Organization of World Cup in Russia

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 2 (Sputnik) - Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel said on Sunday that he appreciates organization of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Russia players are making history for Russian football

Russia players are making history for Russian football

Acting President of the Russian Football Union Alexander Alaev told Sputnik on Sunday that Russia players were making history for Russian football following their win over Spain in World Cup Round of 16 match. 2 Jul 2018
LOC Chairman says Russia are heroes after beating Spain

LOC Chairman says Russia are heroes after beating Spain

The Chairman of the 2018 World Cup Local Organizing Committee Arkady Dvorkovich said on Sunday that Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev did an excellent job, and the whole team were "heroes," after Russia beat Spain on penalties in the World Cup Round of 16 match at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday and advanced to the quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Loss to Russia is a severe blow for Spain says Ramos

Loss to Russia is a severe blow for Spain says Ramos

Spain defender Sergio Ramos said on Sunday that his side's loss to Russia in their round of 16 match of the 2018 World Cup was a "severe blow" for the whole team. 2 Jul 2018
Over 40,000 fans attend Croatia v Denmark in Nizhny Novgorod

Over 40,000 fans attend Croatia v Denmark in Nizhny Novgorod

A total of 40,851 fans attended the World Cup match between Croatia and Denmark in Nizhny Novgorod on Sunday. 2 Jul 2018
Hierro not thinking about own future

Hierro not thinking about own future

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said on Sunday that he was not concerned about his future for the moment following his side's loss at the hands of Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Kuzyaev says team showed mettle by beating Spain

Kuzyaev says team showed mettle by beating Spain

Russia midfielder Daler Kuzyaev said Sunday that his team "showed their mettle" by coming from a goal down to beat Spain on penalties in the round of 16 at the World Cup. 2 Jul 2018

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