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Vida says team's 'big heart' could help win World Cup

Vida says team's 'big heart' could help win World Cup

Croatia defender Domagoj Vida says his team has a heart "as big as Russia itself" and they had still enough strength to win the World Cup, despite having played three extra-time matches. 12 Jul 2018
'We can handle another round of extra-time' - Corluka

'We can handle another round of extra-time' - Corluka

Croatia defender Vedran Corluka says that reaching the World Cup final for the first time is "crazy" and that his side is ready to once again play in extra time if needed. 12 Jul 2018
Vida apologises for stirring up controversy

Vida apologises for stirring up controversy

Croatia defender Domagoj Vida has apologised for his pro-Ukrainian comments after the embattled player was booed and whistled at during his side's 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-finals. 12 Jul 2018
Croatia's experience proved decisive - Southgate

Croatia's experience proved decisive - Southgate

England head coach Gareth Southgate said having a more experienced team helped Croatia beat his side 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final match at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium. 12 Jul 2018
World Cup experience 'foundation for future wins' - Kane

World Cup experience 'foundation for future wins' - Kane

England striker and captain Harry Kane said his side gained "great experience" and have laid a "great foundation for future wins" at the World Cup after his side suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Croatia in their semi-final encounter. 12 Jul 2018
Perisic never dared to dreamed of playing in a World Cup Final

Perisic never dared to dreamed of playing in a World Cup Final

Croatia midfielder Ivan Perisic said he could not even dream of playing in the World Cup final. 12 Jul 2018
Perisic named man of the match after 2-1 England win

Perisic named man of the match after 2-1 England win

Croatia midfielder Ivan Perisic was named the man of the match in Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final match as he helped his side beat England 2-1 at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. 12 Jul 2018
England held top secret commando training with royal marines before World Cup

England held top secret commando training with royal marines before World Cup

England went on a top-secret training trip to the UK Royal Marines Training Center to prepare for the World Cup in Russia, British news channel Sky News wrote on their official website on Wednesday. 12 Jul 2018
Nizhny Novgorod got lucky to host matches with future World Cup finalists

Nizhny Novgorod got lucky to host matches with future World Cup finalists

The deputy governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Oblast Dmitri Svatkovskiy said on Wednesday that the city "got lucky" with the teams who played at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium – France, Croatia and England - as all of them advanced to the final stages of the World Cup in Russia. 12 Jul 2018
Belgium semi-final becomes most watched World Cup match in France since 2006

Belgium semi-final becomes most watched World Cup match in France since 2006

The FIFA World Cup semi-final match between France and Belgium became the most watched World Cup match broadcast since 2006 in France, FIFA said on Wednesday. 12 Jul 2018
FBI expanded Moscow office to assist Russia during World Cup

FBI expanded Moscow office to assist Russia during World Cup

The US Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) expanded their Moscow office for the duration of the FIFA World Cup to provide support and assistance to their Russian colleagues, FBI Assistant Director of the International Operations Division George Piro said on Wednesday. 12 Jul 2018
Russia proved it can host World Cup at highest level

Russia proved it can host World Cup at highest level

Russia proved its ability to host the World Cup at the highest possible level, the Russian Football Union's anti-discrimination officer and former Chelsea midfielder Alexey Smertin said on Wednesday. 12 Jul 2018
IOC president Bach to attend World Cup final in Moscow

IOC president Bach to attend World Cup final in Moscow

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach could attend the World Cup final at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday, media reported Wednesday. 12 Jul 2018
No discrimination incidents reported at World Cup in Russia - FARE Network Director

No discrimination incidents reported at World Cup in Russia - FARE Network Director

No complaints about discrimination have been registered during the World Cup in Russia as the locals helped foreign visitors feel at home, executive director of the FARE (Football Against Racism in Europe) network Piara Powar said on Wednesday. 12 Jul 2018
UK embassy in Moscow puts up England flag to support team

UK embassy in Moscow puts up England flag to support team

The UK Embassy in Moscow has hoisted a national flag of England at their premises ahead of the World Cup semi-final between the Three Lions and Croatia, the embassy said on Wednesday. 11 Jul 2018
Russia have set a high bar for Qatar 2022 - FIFA Secretary General

Russia have set a high bar for Qatar 2022 - FIFA Secretary General

The 2018 World Cup in Russia sets very high expectations for the next tournament, scheduled for 2022 in Qatar, FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura said on Wednesday. 11 Jul 2018

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