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We know all about Falcao's strengths - Lingard

We know all about Falcao's strengths - Lingard

Manchester United and England midfielder Jesse Lingard says his side are aware of Colombia striker Radamel Falcao's strong points ahead of their upcoming World Cup match. 2 Jul 2018
Ignashevich becomes the oldest player to score a World Cup own-goal

Ignashevich becomes the oldest player to score a World Cup own-goal

Russia defender Sergei Ignashevich became the oldest player to score an own goal at the World Cup in his country's game against Spain. 2 Jul 2018
Injury doubt Marcelo trains with the rest of the Brazil squad

Injury doubt Marcelo trains with the rest of the Brazil squad

Marcelo trained with the rest of the Brazilian squad ahead of his side's World Cup Round of 16 clash with Mexico. 1 Jul 2018
Costa and Asensio start for Spain against Russia

Costa and Asensio start for Spain against Russia

Diego Costa and Marco Asensio were named in Spain’s starting lineup for the World Cup Round of 16 match against Russia. 1 Jul 2018
Russia in 'fight to the death' against Spain - Dzyuba

Russia in 'fight to the death' against Spain - Dzyuba

Russia would have to "fight to the death" in order to win the FIFA World Cup round of 16 match against Group B winners Spain, the team's striker Artem Dzyuba said. 1 Jul 2018
Portugal made mistakes against Uruguay - Silva

Portugal made mistakes against Uruguay - Silva

Portugal forward Bernardo Silva said his side had made some mistakes in their Round of 16 match against Uruguay. 1 Jul 2018
Tabarez says Portugal were not easy opponents

Tabarez says Portugal were not easy opponents

Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said on Saturday that Portugal were not easy opponents in the Round of 16 match of the 2018 World Cup. 1 Jul 2018
Santos congratulates Uruguay on win

Santos congratulates Uruguay on win

Portugal head coach Fernando Santos congratulated Uruguay on advancing to the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup on Saturday. 1 Jul 2018
Argentina midfielder Biglia retires from international football

Argentina midfielder Biglia retires from international football

Argentina midfielder Lucas Biglia has announced his retirement from the national team following their defeat to France on Saturday. 1 Jul 2018
Cavani named man of the match after Uruguay beat Portugal

Cavani named man of the match after Uruguay beat Portugal

Uruguay striker Edison Cavani was named the man of the match after his side beat Portugal 2-1 in Sochi on Sunday (AEST). 1 Jul 2018
Mbappe can become world's best says Hernandez

Mbappe can become world's best says Hernandez

France defender Lucas Hernandez said his teammate Kylian Mbappe could become world's best player if he continued to play the way he did in the World Cup round of 16 match against Argentina. 1 Jul 2018
Deschamps says Mbappe is quicker than ex-Brazil star Ronaldo

Deschamps says Mbappe is quicker than ex-Brazil star Ronaldo

France head coach Didier Deschamps said Saturday that forward Kylian Mbappe was even quicker than former Brazil striker Ronaldo, but it was not right to compare such a young player with a World Cup winner. 1 Jul 2018
Sampaoli unsure about his future after Argentina exit

Sampaoli unsure about his future after Argentina exit

Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli said on Saturday that there was nothing he could say regarding his future with the team after they were defeated 4-3 by France and crashed out of the World Cup. 1 Jul 2018
Croatia to 'fight to the death' against Denmark

Croatia to 'fight to the death' against Denmark

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Saturday that the round of 16 match against Denmark would be a fight to the death. 1 Jul 2018
Modric mindful of Croatia maintaining good form

Modric mindful of Croatia maintaining good form

Croatia midfielder Luka Modric said on Saturday that his team would look to take their good group-stage form into the knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup. 1 Jul 2018
Spain have a plan in mind for Russia, says Hierro

Spain have a plan in mind for Russia, says Hierro

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said on Saturday that the coaching staff had a very clear plan for the World Cup round of 16 match against Russia. 1 Jul 2018

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