fifa world cup

Akinfeev and Ignashevich are team leaders

Akinfeev and Ignashevich are team leaders

The Russian Football Union First Vice-President Nikita Simonyan said on Sunday that Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev and defender Sergei Ignashevich were Russia’s leaders on the pitch, but all the players deserved victory in Russia’s match against Spain in the World Cup Round of 16 game at Moscow’s Luzhniki stadium on Sunday. 2 Jul 2018
Russia do care who they face says Yerokhin

Russia do care who they face says Yerokhin

Russia midfielder Aleksandr Yerokhin said on Sunday that the team cared who they would face in the World Cup quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Putin congratulates Russia head coach Cherchesov

Putin congratulates Russia head coach Cherchesov

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov and the Russian national football team on beating Spain in their World Cup round of 16 encounter, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Sunday. 2 Jul 2018
Russia believed until the end says Dzyuba

Russia believed until the end says Dzyuba

Russia forward Artem Dzyuba said on Sunday that the team believed in themselves until the end in their World Cup Round of 16 match against Spain. 2 Jul 2018
Russia’s win over Spain was heroic

Russia’s win over Spain was heroic

The Russian national team performed a heroic act in defeating Spain in the round of 16 game on Sunday, Vice President of the Russian Football Union Sergey Anokhin told Sputnik. 2 Jul 2018
Zhirkov had problems with leg in Spain clash

Zhirkov had problems with leg in Spain clash

Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov said on Sunday that he had problems with his leg as his side beat Spain on penalties in their World Cup round of 16 clash and made it through to the last eight. 2 Jul 2018
Zhirkov unlikely to play further part in World Cup

Zhirkov unlikely to play further part in World Cup

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said Sunday that Yuri Zhirkov was almost certain to play no further part in the World Cup. The veteran defender was taken off at half time with what appeared to be an injury. 2 Jul 2018
Medvedev says Russia did great against Spain

Medvedev says Russia did great against Spain

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said that the Russian national football team "did great" as they beat Spain on penalties in their World Cup round of 16 clash and made it through to the last eight. 2 Jul 2018
Akinfeev played brilliantly says Gershkovich

Akinfeev played brilliantly says Gershkovich

Former Coach Mikhail Gershkovich told Sputnik on Sunday that Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev played “brilliantly,” especially during the penalty shootout, when Russia beat Spain in the Round of 16 match at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday. 2 Jul 2018
Akinfeev says he does not feel like team's best player

Akinfeev says he does not feel like team's best player

Russia goalkeeper and captain Igor Akinfeev said on Sunday that he did not feel that he was the best player following his side's World Cup round of 16 match against Spain despite being named the man of the match. 2 Jul 2018
Japan not preparing for penalties

Japan not preparing for penalties

Japan head coach Akira Nishino said Sunday that his side were not preparing specifically for a penalty shootout ahead of their World Cup round of 16 Belgium clash. 2 Jul 2018
Russia into last eight after shootout win over Spain

Russia into last eight after shootout win over Spain

Goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev was Russia’s instant hero as he saved penalties by Koke and Iago Aspas in the shoot out (4-3) to end Spain’s World Cup and send the home nation into the quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Shoji says he's ready to face Lukaku

Shoji says he's ready to face Lukaku

Japan defender Gen Shoji said on Sunday that he was psychologically ready for the confrontation with Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku in their upcoming round of 16 game. 2 Jul 2018
Osorio in fair play plea to referee ahead of Brazil battle

Osorio in fair play plea to referee ahead of Brazil battle

Mexico head coach Juan Carlos Osorio says he's counting on the referee being fair when his team face Brazil and their striker Neymar in the World Cup Round of 16 match. 2 Jul 2018
Russia and Spain head into extra-time

Russia and Spain head into extra-time

The World Cup Round of 16 match between Spain and Russia finished 1-1 after 90 minutes, with the game going into extra time. 2 Jul 2018
Mexico midfielder Herrera hails Brazil's 'outstanding' team

Mexico midfielder Herrera hails Brazil's 'outstanding' team

Mexico midfielder Hector Herrera said on Sunday that Brazil, whom his side would face in their round of 16 match of the World Cup, were "an outstanding team." 2 Jul 2018

Latest News

Make that three 2025 titles - Steve Allan strikes again

Make that three 2025 titles - Steve Allan strikes again

11 Aug 2025
Burmester claims LIV Golf Chicago in three-way playoff

Burmester claims LIV Golf Chicago in three-way playoff

11 Aug 2025
Late blooming Rose wins playoff opener in extra time

Late blooming Rose wins playoff opener in extra time

11 Aug 2025

Most Read

Aloisi leans on AFL, cricket counterparts ahead of A-League semi

Aloisi leans on AFL, cricket counterparts ahead of A-League semi

21 May 2022
Rudan raises CommBank Stadium concerns

Rudan raises CommBank Stadium concerns

13 Apr 2022
TESTED: ASICS SWIFT STRIKE

TESTED: ASICS SWIFT STRIKE

30 Nov 2023
Re-live the trailblazing ParaMatildas' World Cup final

Re-live the trailblazing ParaMatildas' World Cup final

19 May 2022