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Still too early for Colombia to celebrate says Quintero

Still too early for Colombia to celebrate says Quintero

It is still too early for Colombia to celebrate their performance at the World Cup despite them having made it into the round of 16, Colombia midfielder Juan Quintero said on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
Senegal did not deserve to reach the knockout stages says Cisse

Senegal did not deserve to reach the knockout stages says Cisse

Senegal did not deserve to get past the group stage at the World Cup in Russia after losing 1-0 to Colombia, Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse said on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
Japan satisfied with 1-0 defeat to Poland says Nishino

Japan satisfied with 1-0 defeat to Poland says Nishino

Japan head coach Akira Nishino said on Thursday that his team was satisfied with 1-0 defeat to Poland in the World Cup group-stage game earlier in the day. 29 Jun 2018
Poland learnt good but bitter lesson says Bednarek

Poland learnt good but bitter lesson says Bednarek

Poland, who have been eliminated from the World Cup, have learnt an important but bitter lesson during the tournament, defender Jan Bednarek said on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
Knockout stages will be life or death says Pekerman

Knockout stages will be life or death says Pekerman

Colombia head coach Jose Pekerman said on Thursday that his side's upcoming round of 16 match will be a life-or-death game. 29 Jun 2018
Win over Japan not attempt to sugarcoat Poland's elimination says Nawalka

Win over Japan not attempt to sugarcoat Poland's elimination says Nawalka

Poland head coach Adam Nawalka said on Thursday that his team’s 1-0 victory over Japan is not an attempt to "sugarcoat" his team’s early elimination from the tournament, after they lost both of the opening games. 29 Jun 2018
Mina named man of the match after scoring winner against Senegal

Mina named man of the match after scoring winner against Senegal

Colombia defender Yerry Mina was named the man of the match after he headed home the winner from a corner kick to secure Colombia's passage to the knockout phase at the World Cup. 29 Jun 2018
Bednarek named man of the match after victory over Japan

Bednarek named man of the match after victory over Japan

Poland defender Jan Bednarek was named the man of the match after the 22-year-old Southampton player scored the only goal of the game on Thursday in his side's 1-0 victory over Japan. 29 Jun 2018
Almost 42,000 fans attend Senegal v Colombia

Almost 42,000 fans attend Senegal v Colombia

A total of 41,970 fans attended the World Cup match between Senegal and Colombia in Samara, FIFA announced on its official website on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
Japan reach round of 16 despite 1-0 loss to Poland

Japan reach round of 16 despite 1-0 loss to Poland

Japan were beaten 1-0 by Poland in their final Group H game at the World Cup in Volgograd on Thursday but still advanced to the knockout stage, knocking out Senegal because they received fewer yellow cards throughout the tournament. 29 Jun 2018
Colombia beat Senegal 1-0 to reach round of 16

Colombia beat Senegal 1-0 to reach round of 16

Colombia edged out Senegal 1-0 in their final Group H game in Samara on Thursday to move into the round of 16 at the World Cup. 29 Jun 2018
About 400 Colombian fans arrive in Samara by single plane

About 400 Colombian fans arrive in Samara by single plane

About 400 Colombian fans arrived in Samara in a single plane to watch their national team's match against Senegal at the World Cup, the airport's press service said on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
Head of Polish FA hails 'fantastic' World Cup

Head of Polish FA hails 'fantastic' World Cup

Head of the Polish Football Association Zbigniew Boniek has hailed the 2018 World Cup as "fantastic." 28 Jun 2018
Dier says team had no discussion about winning World Cup

Dier says team had no discussion about winning World Cup

England midfielder Eric Dier said on Wednesday that the team was not discussing the possibility of winning this summer's World Cup. 28 Jun 2018
Tunisia hoping to end World Cup campaign on a high

Tunisia hoping to end World Cup campaign on a high

Tunisia midfielder Ellyes Skhiri said on Wednesday that his team would do their best to win their last group G match, even though a win will not change anything. 28 Jun 2018
Nishino says team yet to show best form at 2018 World Cup

Nishino says team yet to show best form at 2018 World Cup

Japan head coach Akira Nishino said on Wednesday that his side had not yet shown what they are capable of at this summer's World Cup. 28 Jun 2018