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France's World Cup semi-final win said to boost economy

France's World Cup semi-final win said to boost economy

The World Cup is good for growth because victories boost consumers' confidence, French Minister of the Economy Bruno Le Maire said after France triumphed in the semi-finals. 11 Jul 2018
Macron congratulates French team on reaching World Cup final

Macron congratulates French team on reaching World Cup final

French President Emmanuel Macron went into the dressing room of his national football team to personally congratulate the players on reaching the World Cup final. 11 Jul 2018
Giroud hoping to open his account in the final

Giroud hoping to open his account in the final

France forward Olivier Giroud is hoping to break his World Cup duck in the final, after Les Bleus beat Belgium to reach Monday morning's showpiece. 11 Jul 2018
Mourinho predicts bright footballing future for Russia

Mourinho predicts bright footballing future for Russia

Russia can look forward to a bright football future after the World Cup, according to Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho. 11 Jul 2018
Belgium deserved more at World Cup - Vertonghen

Belgium deserved more at World Cup - Vertonghen

Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen said his side "deserved more" at the 2018 FIFA World Cup due to their great performance. 11 Jul 2018
Hazard would rather lose with Belgium, than win the way France did

Hazard would rather lose with Belgium, than win the way France did

Belgium captain Eden Hazard criticised France’s tactics after his side suffered a 1-0 defeat in their semi-final in St. Petersburg, saying he would rather lose with his team, than win the way France did. 11 Jul 2018
France found flaws in Belgium's game - Deschamps

France found flaws in Belgium's game - Deschamps

France head coach Didier Deschamps said despite Belgium controlling the majority of possession during their World Cup semi-final, his team were able to find “flaws” in their game. 11 Jul 2018
De Bruyne: 'One set piece and that's it'

De Bruyne: 'One set piece and that's it'

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said his side could have won the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 11 Jul 2018
Belgium, France had 50/50 chance to win semi-final - De Bruyne

Belgium, France had 50/50 chance to win semi-final - De Bruyne

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said his side and France both had a 50/50 chance to win the the World Cup semi-final encounter, but one corner kick proved to be decisive. 11 Jul 2018
Deschamps: Young France side will only get better

Deschamps: Young France side will only get better

France head coach Didier Deschamps said his side wanted to make their fans happy. 11 Jul 2018
France seeking Euro 2016 redemption - Umtiti

France seeking Euro 2016 redemption - Umtiti

France defender Samuel Umtiti said his team wanted to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup in order to make up for their defeat in the UEFA Euro 2016 final. 11 Jul 2018
France played ‘anti-football’ against Belgium - Courtois

France played ‘anti-football’ against Belgium - Courtois

France played "anti-football" in beating Belgium 1-0 in their World Cup semi-final in St. Petersburg, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois told the Belgium sports network Sporza. 11 Jul 2018
Putin congratulates Macron on France's victory in World Cup semi

Putin congratulates Macron on France's victory in World Cup semi

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated French President Emmanuel Macron over the phone on his side's victory in the World Cup semi-final match against Belgium on Wednesday (AEST) the Kremlin press service said. 11 Jul 2018
Russian national team thank retired defender Zhirkov

Russian national team thank retired defender Zhirkov

The Russian national football team thanked defender Yuri Zhirkov following the announcement of his retirement from the team on Tuesday. 11 Jul 2018
Zhirkov announces retirement from international football

Zhirkov announces retirement from international football

Zenit St. Petersburg and Russia defender Yuri Zhirkov announced his retirement from the national team on Tuesday. 11 Jul 2018
Over 64,000 fans attend World Cup semi-final between France and Belgium

Over 64,000 fans attend World Cup semi-final between France and Belgium

A total of 64,286 fans attended the World Cup semi-final match between France and Belgium at the 64,468-seater St. Petersburg Stadium on Tuesday. 11 Jul 2018

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