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Spanish Sports Minister to accompany King Felipe VI to Moscow for Russia match

Spanish Sports Minister to accompany King Felipe VI to Moscow for Russia match

Spain's Culture and Sports Minister Jose Guirao is set to accompany King Felipe VI to support their national team at the World Cup round of 16 match against Russia at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Monday (12am AEST), the Spanish government's press service said. 30 Jun 2018
Russia hold full squad training session ahead of Spain clash

Russia hold full squad training session ahead of Spain clash

All 23 players of the Russian national team took part in the group training session ahead of the FIFA World Cup round of 16 match against Spain, the team said via its official Twitter account on Saturday. 30 Jun 2018
Ex-Russia coach: Argentina, France have equal chance to reach quarter-final

Ex-Russia coach: Argentina, France have equal chance to reach quarter-final

MOSCOW, June 30 (Sputnik) - Former Russia head coach Anatoly Byshovets told Sputnik on Saturday that France and Argentina had equal chances to win their FIFA World Cup round of 16 match, and the teams' ability to take their chances would become the decisive factor in their success. 30 Jun 2018
Total of 9 Free Trains to Carry Fans to Moscow for Round of 16 Match Between Russia, Spain

Total of 9 Free Trains to Carry Fans to Moscow for Round of 16 Match Between Russia, Spain

Nine free trains will carry around 7,000 supporters to Moscow for the FIFA World Cup round of 16 match between hosts Russia and Spain, which is set to take place at the Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday, Director General of Transport Directorate of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Kirill Polyakov told Sputnik. 30 Jun 2018
Top European ref to officiate Russia v Spain

Top European ref to officiate Russia v Spain

Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers, who will officiate the round of 16 match between Russia and Spain, is one of the best European referees, head of the Russian Football Union’s (RFU) Referees Committee Nikolai Levnikov said. 30 Jun 2018
Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers to officiate Russia v Spain

Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers to officiate Russia v Spain

A team of Dutch referees led by Bjorn Kuipers will officiate the FIFA World Cup round of 16 match between Russia and Spain, FIFA's press service said on Friday. 30 Jun 2018
Suarez denies Portugal clash a duel with Pepe

Suarez denies Portugal clash a duel with Pepe

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez said on Friday that his side's round of 16 match against Portugal would not be an individual duel between him and Portugal defender Pepe, but would rather be a game between the two teams. 30 Jun 2018
Alcantara: Loss to Russia would be 'very disappointing'

Alcantara: Loss to Russia would be 'very disappointing'

Spain midfielder Thiago Alcantara said on Friday that a loss to hosts Russia in the round of 16 would be "very disappointing" for him.  30 Jun 2018
Footballers Need to Play Carefully Due to VAR at FIFA World Cup - France Head Coach

Footballers Need to Play Carefully Due to VAR at FIFA World Cup - France Head Coach

KAZAN, June 29 (Sputnik) - Footballers need to play more carefully, especially in the penalty area, after video assistant referee (VAR) system was introduced at the FIFA World Cup in Russia, France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Friday. 30 Jun 2018
Russia Undergoing Doping Tests Ahead of Spain Match - Team

Russia Undergoing Doping Tests Ahead of Spain Match - Team

MOSCOW, June 29 (Sputnik) - The Russian national team players are undergoing doping tests in their base camp, the team said Friday on their official Twitter account. 30 Jun 2018
Tourists From Over 60 Countries Visited Nizhny Novgorod Region During World Cup

Tourists From Over 60 Countries Visited Nizhny Novgorod Region During World Cup

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, June 29 (Sputnik) - Tourists from 60 countries around the world have visited the Nizhny Novgorod Region since the beginning of the FIFA World Cup in Russia, a source in the Region’s Department of Tourism Development told Sputnik on Friday. 30 Jun 2018
France Forward Mbappe Great, Argentina Forward Messi Incomparable - France Captain Lloris

France Forward Mbappe Great, Argentina Forward Messi Incomparable - France Captain Lloris

KAZAN, June 29 (Sputnik) - France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said Friday that his teammate forward Kylian Mbappe was a great player, but he still could not be compared to Argentina forward and captain Messi. 30 Jun 2018
France Captain Lloris Says Team Have ‘Talent, Drive’ to Further Advance in World Cup

France Captain Lloris Says Team Have ‘Talent, Drive’ to Further Advance in World Cup

KAZAN, June 29 (Sputnik) - France captain Hugo Lloris said on Friday that his team had “the talent and the drive” to win Argentina in the upcoming Round of 16 match and further advance in the FIFA World Cup. 30 Jun 2018
Many Argentina Players Can Propel Team to Quarterfinals, Not Only Messi - France Captain

Many Argentina Players Can Propel Team to Quarterfinals, Not Only Messi - France Captain

KAZAN, June 29 (Sputnik) - France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said Friday that not only Argentina captain Lionel Messi could propel his side to the 2018 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, but many of his teammates as well. 29 Jun 2018
Denmark Midfielder Eriksen One of World’s Best Playmakers - Croatia Midfielder Rakitic

Denmark Midfielder Eriksen One of World’s Best Playmakers - Croatia Midfielder Rakitic

ST. PETERSBURG, June 29 (Sputnik) - Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic said on Friday that Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen was one of the best playmakers in Europe and the world. 29 Jun 2018
No Harassment Cases Registered at FIFA World Cup in Russia - Organizers

No Harassment Cases Registered at FIFA World Cup in Russia - Organizers

MOSCOW, June 29 (Sputnik) - CEO of the Russia 2018 Local Organizing Committee Alexey Sorokin said on Friday that he had not heard about any cases of harassment during this summer's FIFA World Cup in Russia. 29 Jun 2018

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