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Russians reckon France will win the tournament

Russians reckon France will win the tournament

Most Russians think France will win the 2018 World Cup, a poll conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VTsIOM) has revealed. 10 Jul 2018
Psychic cat backs Belgium to beat France

Psychic cat backs Belgium to beat France

Achilles the Cat, Russia 2018's animal oracle, has summoned his psychic powers and predicted Belgium will beat France in the morning. 10 Jul 2018
Five things and more you should know about Belgium v France

Five things and more you should know about Belgium v France

Ahead of the semi-final versus France, Belgian journalist Gillaume Maebe from national newspaper Het Nieuwsblad dissects his country’s chances against Les Blues. 10 Jul 2018
Belgium face France in World Cup semi on Wednesday morning (AEST)

Belgium face France in World Cup semi on Wednesday morning (AEST)

Belgium will face neighbours France in the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final match that will take place at the St. Petersburg Stadium on Wednesday (4am AEST). 10 Jul 2018
World Cup oracle cat to predict winner of France-Belgium

World Cup oracle cat to predict winner of France-Belgium

Achilles the cat, who lives at St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum and serves as the animal oracle for the FIFA World Cup, will predict the winner of the World Cup semi-final match between France and Belgium on Tuesday, St. Petersburg's Committee for Tourism Development said. 10 Jul 2018
Macron to arrive in St. Petersburg for semi-final between France and Belgium

Macron to arrive in St. Petersburg for semi-final between France and Belgium

French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in the Russian city of St. Petersburg later on Tuesday to support his national team during their World Cup semi-final match against neighbors Belgium. 10 Jul 2018
Coach gave Belgium faith to win World Cup - De Bruyne

Coach gave Belgium faith to win World Cup - De Bruyne

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said on Monday that the team's head coach Roberto Martinez made them believe they can win the World Cup. 10 Jul 2018
French Players Individually As Strong As Brazil - Belgium Head Coach Martinez

French Players Individually As Strong As Brazil - Belgium Head Coach Martinez

ST. PETERSBURG, July 9 (Sputnik) - Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said on Monday that France are individually as strong as Brazil’s side. 10 Jul 2018
Almost 30% of Russians Consider France Favorites to Win FIFA World Cup - Poll

Almost 30% of Russians Consider France Favorites to Win FIFA World Cup - Poll

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Almost 30 percent of Russians consider France the favorites to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup, a poll by Mediascope research company revealed Monday. 10 Jul 2018
France, Belgium Semi-Final to Be 'Difficult' for Belgium Coach Henry - France Head Coach

France, Belgium Semi-Final to Be 'Difficult' for Belgium Coach Henry - France Head Coach

ST. PETERSBURG, July 9 (Sputnik) - France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday that the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final encounter between his side and Belgium would be difficult for Belgium assistant coach and former France striker Thierry Henry as he would have to come up against his native country. 10 Jul 2018
France's Strength in Combination of Young, Experienced Players - Goalkeeper Lloris

France's Strength in Combination of Young, Experienced Players - Goalkeeper Lloris

ST. PETERSBURG, July 9 (Sputnik) - France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said on Monday that the team had benefited from a combination of young talents and experienced players in their squad. 10 Jul 2018
'The winner of France v Belgium will lift the trophy' - Blanc

'The winner of France v Belgium will lift the trophy' - Blanc

Former France player and head coach Laurent Blanc says either France or Belgium will be crowned World Cup champions at the tournament in Russia. 9 Jul 2018
Over 20,000 foreign fans expected for France v Belgium

Over 20,000 foreign fans expected for France v Belgium

Over 20,000 foreign fans are expected to attend the World Cup semi-final between France and Belgium in St. Petersburg. 9 Jul 2018
Macron travelling to Russia for the World Cup, not Putin

Macron travelling to Russia for the World Cup, not Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in Russia only to attend his national team's World Cup match against Belgium. 9 Jul 2018
Emmanuel Macron en route to St. Petersburg to cheer on France

Emmanuel Macron en route to St. Petersburg to cheer on France

France President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in St. Petersburg on Tuesday to support his national team during their World Cup semi-final against neighbors Belgium. 9 Jul 2018
Leckie named a 'breakout star' of the World Cup

Leckie named a 'breakout star' of the World Cup

US broadcaster ESPN has included Socceroo Matt Leckie among their "breakout stars" of the 2018 World Cup. 9 Jul 2018

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