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Cycling Portugal fan: Russians are wonderful!

Cycling Portugal fan: Russians are wonderful!

Portuguese cyclist Helder Batista, who arrived in Moscow early on Monday for the FIFA World Cup, told Sputnik that Russians were a "loving and wonderful people" and that he had not encountered any negative attitude during his journey. 18 Jun 2018
Portuguese fan cycles all the way to Russia

Portuguese fan cycles all the way to Russia

Portugal fan Helder Batista left him home town of Alenquer on 6 May to cycle to the World Cup. Now, he's just miles away from the final destination of his journey, the town of Kratovo, just outside Moscow. 18 Jun 2018
Morocco won't be easy, warns Andre Silva

Morocco won't be easy, warns Andre Silva

Portugal striker Andre Silva says his team need to be careful when they face Morocco on Wednesday. 18 Jun 2018
Andre Silva: Pair me with Ronaldo and we'll go far

Andre Silva: Pair me with Ronaldo and we'll go far

Portugal forward Andre Silva says he hopes that pairing up with captain Cristiano Ronaldo in attack can help bring more glory for Portugal in Russia. 18 Jun 2018
England Defender Delph Says Team Enjoyed World Cup Match Between Portugal, Spain

England Defender Delph Says Team Enjoyed World Cup Match Between Portugal, Spain

Manchester City and England defender Fabian Delph said Saturday that his teammates loved the match held between Portugal and Spain on Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Low: Portugal v Spain was ‘a game between champions’

Low: Portugal v Spain was ‘a game between champions’

Germany head coach Joachim Low said on Saturday that Portugal’s match against Spain was "a game between champions", as his side continue their preparations for Sunday’s FIFA World Cup match against Mexico. 16 Jun 2018
Cheryshev Says 'Not Upset' to Be Outranked in World Cup Goalscorers List

Cheryshev Says 'Not Upset' to Be Outranked in World Cup Goalscorers List

Villarreal and Russia midfielder Denis Cheryshev said on Saturday that he "was not upset" at Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo taking his lead in the scoring rankings. 16 Jun 2018
Morocco vs Iran player ratings

Morocco vs Iran player ratings

This was the first official meeting between the two nations and with some late drama, Morocco fell to Iran, 0-1, due to Aziz Bouhaddouz's heartbreaking own goal. 16 Jun 2018
About 60,000 Fans to Attend Morocco v Iran

About 60,000 Fans to Attend Morocco v Iran

City authorities expect up to 60,000 spectators to attend the match between Iran and Morocco at the St. Petersburg Stadium on Friday, the city's Deputy Governor Igor Albin said Thursday. 14 Jun 2018
Salah trains ahead of Uruguay showdown

Salah trains ahead of Uruguay showdown

Mohamed Salah trained with the rest of the national team's squad ahead of their first 2018 FIFA World Cup match against Uruguay after his recovery from injury. 14 Jun 2018
Kroos: Spain's boss-swap won't affect their World Cup chances

Kroos: Spain's boss-swap won't affect their World Cup chances

Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Toni Kroos says the sacking of Julen Lopetegui as Spain head coach on the eve of the FIFA World Cup would not affect their chances at the tournament. 14 Jun 2018
Six Spanish Police officers to Work at FIFA World Cup in Russia

Six Spanish Police officers to Work at FIFA World Cup in Russia

Six Spanish police officers specialising in law enforcement at major sporting events will work at the World Cup in Russia, the Spanish National Police Corps said on Thursday. 14 Jun 2018
Spanish sports minister eyes World Cup visit

Spanish sports minister eyes World Cup visit

Spain's new Culture and Sports Minister Jose Guirao has said he "would like" to come to Russia for the World Cup. 14 Jun 2018
Russian ref selected for Morocco v Iran

Russian ref selected for Morocco v Iran

Russian referee Sergei Karasev was appointed to officiate the group stage match between Morocco and Iran, FIFA said on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
Hierro replaces Lopetegui as Spain head coach

Hierro replaces Lopetegui as Spain head coach

Spain's sporting director Fernando Hierro has been appointed the national team's new head coach following the firing of Julen Lopetegui a day before the World Cup kick-off. 13 Jun 2018
Spain sack Lopetegui and hire Hierro on World Cup eve

Spain sack Lopetegui and hire Hierro on World Cup eve

Spain have replaced head coach Julen Lopetegui with Fernando Hierro just over 24 hours before the start of the World Cup. 13 Jun 2018