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Boussoufa Says Morocco's Loss to Iran Was Unexpected

Boussoufa Says Morocco's Loss to Iran Was Unexpected

Morocco midfielder Mbark Boussoufa said Friday that his side's loss to Iran in their first 2018 World Cup match was unexpected for everyone. 16 Jun 2018
Queiroz Says Iran's Plan to Frustrate Morocco Worked

Queiroz Says Iran's Plan to Frustrate Morocco Worked

Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz credited his side’s ability to frustrate Morocco as one of the reasons his team were able to beat their Group B rivals on Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Modric Says There Are No Favorites in Nigeria Match

Modric Says There Are No Favorites in Nigeria Match

Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric said Friday that there are never any favorites in the opening matches of the World Cup, as his side prepare to face Nigeria in Kaliningrad on Saturday. 16 Jun 2018
Suarez Angry After Sub-Par Performance

Suarez Angry After Sub-Par Performance

Star striker Luis Suarez said on Friday that he was “angry with himself” for failing to score as Uruguay beat Egypt 1-0 in their first game of the World Cup in Russia. 16 Jun 2018
Tabarez Says Salah Would Have Helped Egypt

Tabarez Says Salah Would Have Helped Egypt

Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said on Friday that Egypt would have benefited from striker Mohamed Salah's participation in the FIFA World Cup match against Uruguay. 16 Jun 2018
Paraguay's President-Elect Says South America Should Hold 2030 World Cup

Paraguay's President-Elect Says South America Should Hold 2030 World Cup

It would be fair to allow Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay to jointly host the FIFA World Cup in 2030, as it will be the 100th anniversary of South America's staging of the first ever championship, Paraguay's president-elect Mario Abdo Benitez told Sputnik. 16 Jun 2018
Egypt Aiming to Win Remaining Group Matches Says Hassan

Egypt Aiming to Win Remaining Group Matches Says Hassan

Egypt will aim to win their final two group games against Russia and Saudi Arabia after suffering a 1-0 defeat against Uruguay in their FIFA World Cup match on Friday, Egypt midfielder Mahmoud Hassan said Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Rodriguez And Barrios Train With Colombia Squad

Rodriguez And Barrios Train With Colombia Squad

Colombia midfielders James Rodriguez and Wilmar Barrios trained with the rest of the team, two days after arriving at their training base in Kazan. 16 Jun 2018
Uruguay Defender Gimenez Says Team's 1-0 Win Over Egypt Was Not Easy

Uruguay Defender Gimenez Says Team's 1-0 Win Over Egypt Was Not Easy

YEKATERINBURG, June 15 (Sputnik) - Uruguay defender Jose Maria Gimenez said on Friday that his team’s 1-0 win over Egypt at the Yekaterinburg Arena earlier in the day was not an easy victory because their opponents were very solid in defense. 16 Jun 2018
Uruguay Head Coach Tabarez Says Team Has Right Mindset to Succeed at FIFA World Cup

Uruguay Head Coach Tabarez Says Team Has Right Mindset to Succeed at FIFA World Cup

YEKATERINBURG, June 15 (Sputnik) - Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said on Friday that his players had the right mindset to succeed at the FIFA World Cup in Russia after Uruguay defeated Egypt 1-0 at the Yekaterinburg Arena earlier in the day. 16 Jun 2018
We need to beat Peru to beat Australia to the runners-up spot, says Denmark coach Hareide

We need to beat Peru to beat Australia to the runners-up spot, says Denmark coach Hareide

Denmark have to beat Peru to secure the second spot for the knockout stages behind Group C favourites France, according to their head coach Age Hareide. 16 Jun 2018
Australia to Play as 'Great Team,' Not Individuals, says Leckie

Australia to Play as 'Great Team,' Not Individuals, says Leckie

France's footballers play for top clubs, but Australia are striving to be "a great team" rather than a bunch of individuals at the FIFA World Cup, Australia forward Mathew Leckie said on Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Salah Left on Bench to protect him for Russia - Egypt Head Coach

Salah Left on Bench to protect him for Russia - Egypt Head Coach

Egypt's star striker Mohamed Salah was left on the bench during the team's 1-0 defeat by Uruguay in their first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup to ensure that he plays against Russia in their next match, Egypt head coach Hector Cuper said Friday. 16 Jun 2018
One and done? Putin unlikely to attend Russia's second match

One and done? Putin unlikely to attend Russia's second match

Russian President Vladimir Putin does not plan to come to St. Petersburg for a World Cup match between national football teams of Russia and Egypt scheduled for June 19, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Egypt keeper El Shenawy scoops MOTM award

Egypt keeper El Shenawy scoops MOTM award

Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed Elshenawy was named the best player in his team's last-gasp defeat to Uruguay. 16 Jun 2018
France Can Win World Cup... But we Can Beat Them - van Marwijk

France Can Win World Cup... But we Can Beat Them - van Marwijk

Australia head coach Bert van Marwijk said on Friday that France was a team capable of winning the FIFA World Cup but the Socceroos still had a chance to beat them in their first game of the tournament. 16 Jun 2018

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