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Germany midfielder Rudy a doubt for South Korea after surgery

Germany midfielder Rudy a doubt for South Korea after surgery

Germany midfielder Sebastian Rudy is likely to miss his team's final Group F match against South Korea after he underwent surgery on his broken nose, Germany coach Marcus Sorg said on Monday. 25 Jun 2018
Chechnya doesn't need Salah for self-promotion, says lawmaker

Chechnya doesn't need Salah for self-promotion, says lawmaker

The leadership of Russia's Chechen Republic, where Egypt is based during the FIFA World Cup in Russia, have no need to use the Egyptian national team or their star striker Mohamed Salah for self-promotion, the republic's parliament speaker Magomed Daudov said on Monday. 25 Jun 2018
Messi rules out international retirement

Messi rules out international retirement

Argentina star striker Lionel Messi says he doesn't want to quit international football before he's won the World Cup. 25 Jun 2018
Egypt deny Salah quit claims

Egypt deny Salah quit claims

The Egyptian national football team does not know of any plans Mohamed Salah has to quit international football. 25 Jun 2018
20 flights deliver fans for Egypt v Saudi Arabia

20 flights deliver fans for Egypt v Saudi Arabia

A total of 20 flights will deliver football fans to the southern Russian city of Volgograd for the World Cup match between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, according to the city's airport. 25 Jun 2018
Over 4,000 fans to arrive in Samara for Russia's Uruguay clash by free trains - Organisers

Over 4,000 fans to arrive in Samara for Russia's Uruguay clash by free trains - Organisers

MOSCOW, June 25 (Sputnik) - Free trains will carry more than 4,000 fans to Samara for the FIFA World Cup match between Russia and Uruguay, Director General of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Transport Directorate Kirill Polyakov told Sputnik on Monday. 25 Jun 2018
Rybus on Poland loss: 'Something Went Wrong'

Rybus on Poland loss: 'Something Went Wrong'

Midfielder Maciej Rybus said that the team played well for 15 minutes against Colombia in Monday's (AEST) Group H match, but then something "went wrong" with their opponents punishing Poland with three unanswered goals. 25 Jun 2018
Poland lacked technical skill – Lewandowski

Poland lacked technical skill – Lewandowski

Striker Robert Lewandowski said that a lack of technical and tactical skill was Poland’s downfall in their 3-0 loss to Colombia in Kazan on Monday (AEST). 25 Jun 2018
Poland were well-prepared physically – Coach

Poland were well-prepared physically – Coach

Poland head coach Adam Nawalka said that his side was well-prepared physically and was not affected by the hot weather in Monday's (AEST) 3-0 defeat to Colombia in Kazan. 25 Jun 2018
Colombia dedicate 3-0 win to Sanchez

Colombia dedicate 3-0 win to Sanchez

Colombia head coach Jose Pekerman said that the team dedicated their 3-0 victory over Poland to the team's midfielder Carlos Sanchez who has been rocked by online death threats. 25 Jun 2018
Poland coach apologises for 3-0 defeat by Colombia

Poland coach apologises for 3-0 defeat by Colombia

Poland head coach Adam Nawalka apologised on Sunday for his side's crushing 3-0 defeat at the hands of Colombia in the Group H match, which eliminated Poland from the World Cup. 25 Jun 2018
Argentina Ambassador: Violent fans have left Russia

Argentina Ambassador: Violent fans have left Russia

Several Argentina fans who were caught on camera bashing a Croatian supporter, have already left Russia, the Argentina ambassador Ricardo Lagorio said on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
Poland, Colombia game attended by sell-out crowd

Poland, Colombia game attended by sell-out crowd

The World Cup group stage match between Poland and Colombia in Kazan was attended by a sell-out crowd of 42,873 fans, which broke the stadium’s attendance record, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
Japan coach says substitutions paid-off

Japan coach says substitutions paid-off

YEKATERINBURG, June 24 (Sputnik) - Japan head coach Akira Nishino said he made the right calls with his substitutions in Sunday’s Group H game with Senegal, which ended with a 2-2 draw. 25 Jun 2018
Hierro: Spain must 'have confidence in our abilities'

Hierro: Spain must 'have confidence in our abilities'

Spain must have confidence in their own abilities in the upcoming FIFA World Cup Group B game against Morocco, the team’s head coach Fernando Hierro said on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
Spain Head Coach Hierro Says Team Not Thinking About Possible Round of 16 Opponent

Spain Head Coach Hierro Says Team Not Thinking About Possible Round of 16 Opponent

KALININGRAD, June 24 (Sputnik) - Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said on Sunday he was not thinking about who his side would possibly face in the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup. 25 Jun 2018

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