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Costa’s goal earns Spain 1-0 win against Iran

Costa’s goal earns Spain 1-0 win against Iran

Spain moved in sight of place in knockout stages of the 2018 World Cup Following a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Iran in Kazan. 21 Jun 2018
Pique plays 100th match for Spain

Pique plays 100th match for Spain

Spain defender Gerard Pique has made his 100th appearance for his country against Iran at the World Cup, the team said on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
De Gea and Carvajal start for Spain against Iran

De Gea and Carvajal start for Spain against Iran

Goalkeeper David de Gea and defender Dani Carvajal will start for Spain in the upcoming World Cup match against Iran, the team announced on their official Twitter account. 21 Jun 2018
Iran will be most important game for Portugal says Santos

Iran will be most important game for Portugal says Santos

Portugal's last group-stage game at the World Cup against Iran is crucial for the team to seal their place in the knockout stage, Portugal head coach Fernando Santos said on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Ronaldo is the best player in the world says Fonte

Ronaldo is the best player in the world says Fonte

Portugal defender Jose Fonte said Wednesday that his teammate striker Cristiano Ronaldo had proved that he was "the best player in the world" at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 21 Jun 2018
Renard says team are proud despite being knocked out

Renard says team are proud despite being knocked out

Morocco head coach Herve Renard said on Wednesday that his team "were proud of themselves" despite losing any chance of reaching the round of 16 at the 2018 World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
Ronaldo says Morocco defeat would have ruined Portugal's chances

Ronaldo says Morocco defeat would have ruined Portugal's chances

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo said on Wednesday that if his team had lost to Morocco in their second World Cup match, their chances of moving into the knockout stage would have been ruined. 21 Jun 2018
Portugal v Morocco player ratings

Portugal v Morocco player ratings

The name on everyone's lips, Cristiano Ronaldo, had the final say in Portugal's 1-0 win over a brave Morocco in this heated fixture. 21 Jun 2018
Ronaldo named man of the match against Morocco

Ronaldo named man of the match against Morocco

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo was named the man of the match after the 33-year-old striker headed home the only goal of the game to help his side beat Morocco 1-0 in Moscow on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Ronaldo scores record-breaking header as Portugal beat Morocco

Ronaldo scores record-breaking header as Portugal beat Morocco

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo netted an early diving header to help his side beat Morocco 1-0 in their second Group B match at the World Cup in Moscow on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Portugal v Morocco played in front of sell-out crowd

Portugal v Morocco played in front of sell-out crowd

The World Cup Group B match between Portugal and Morocco, which took place at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium, was played in front of a sell-out crowd of 78,011 supporters, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter feed on Wednesday. 20 Jun 2018
Iran: 'We have the best fans'

Iran: 'We have the best fans'

Iranian fans have created a party atmosphere in Kazan in the lead-up to their match against Spain. 20 Jun 2018
Morocco are one of the best teams in Africa says Santos

Morocco are one of the best teams in Africa says Santos

Portugal head coach Fernando Santos was full of praise for his side’s next opponents, as he said Tuesday night that Morocco were "one of the best teams in Africa". 20 Jun 2018
De Gea to start against Iran

De Gea to start against Iran

Spain goalkeeper David De Gea will start in his side’s group stage game against Iran on Wednesday in Kazan, Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said on Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Spanish Prime Minister hopes Spain win World Cup

Spanish Prime Minister hopes Spain win World Cup

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told Spanish media Tuesday that he hoped Spain would win the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 19 Jun 2018
Cheshmi to miss remainder of World Cup due to injury

Cheshmi to miss remainder of World Cup due to injury

Iran defender Rouzbeh Cheshmi has been ruled out of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the Iranian national football team said Monday on their official Twitter account. 19 Jun 2018