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Ex-French President Sarkozy revels in the atmosphere

Ex-French President Sarkozy revels in the atmosphere

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy said that the atmosphere was fantastic at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the press service of Tatarstan Republic’s President said Saturday. 16 Jun 2018
Heartbreak! Pogba denies heroic Socceroos

Heartbreak! Pogba denies heroic Socceroos

A fine performance by Australia was undone by technology, as they went down 2-1 to France in their opening World Cup clash. 16 Jun 2018
Forwards Griezmann, Mbappe to start for France

Forwards Griezmann, Mbappe to start for France

Forwards Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe will start for France in their first FIFA World Cup match against Australia, the team announced on Twitter Saturday. 16 Jun 2018
Hey Socceroos...Prime Minister on the phone

Hey Socceroos...Prime Minister on the phone

"Welcome to our change room, Prime Minister..." 16 Jun 2018
Peru's Embassy Is Watching Situation Around Suspicion of Theft

Peru's Embassy Is Watching Situation Around Suspicion of Theft

The Peruvian Embassy in Russia is closely watching the situation around a football fan detained on suspicion of theft in Moscow earlier on Friday, a spokesperson for the embassy told Sputnik. 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
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
X-factor Arzani not ready for full 90 - van Marwijk

X-factor Arzani not ready for full 90 - van Marwijk

Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk says Daniel Arzani isn’t ready to play 90 minutes at a World Cup but believes he can make an impact off the bench. 16 Jun 2018
Bert: We Must Be 'Well-Organised' to Beat France

Bert: We Must Be 'Well-Organised' to Beat France

Australia head coach Bert van Marwijk said Friday that his team must be "very well-organised" if they want to beat France in their first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 15 Jun 2018
Van Marwijk refuses to consider Saudi-style smashing

Van Marwijk refuses to consider Saudi-style smashing

Bert van Marwijk says if he thought that the Socceroos might be mauled by France like Saudi Arabia were in their World Cup opener yesterday, he wouldn't be turning up. 15 Jun 2018
Guus Hiddink saves the day...again!

Guus Hiddink saves the day...again!

An Australian fan in Moscow was greeted with a pleasant surprise in Moscow this week. 15 Jun 2018
Deschamps: Let's win the opener before we start talking about the title

Deschamps: Let's win the opener before we start talking about the title

France head coach Didier Deschamps said Friday that beating Australia in their first group-stage match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup was crucial for the team. 15 Jun 2018
Lloris on Roos clash: 'It’s going to be a battle'

Lloris on Roos clash: 'It’s going to be a battle'

Gloveman Hugo Lloris is adamant France will be treating Australia with respect when the pair lock horns in Kazan Arena tomorrow night (8pm AEST). 15 Jun 2018
France Players Don't Consider Themselves World Cup Favorites - Captain Lloris

France Players Don't Consider Themselves World Cup Favorites - Captain Lloris

France players do not consider themselves to be among the favorites to win the FIFA World Cup in Russia, the team's goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said on Friday. 15 Jun 2018
Deschamps Says 'Best Squad' Selected for World Cup Match Against Australia

Deschamps Says 'Best Squad' Selected for World Cup Match Against Australia

France head coach Didier Deschamps said Friday that he had selected "the best squad" for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup match between France and Australia. 15 Jun 2018

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