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King of Spain to attend Spain v Russia

King of Spain to attend Spain v Russia

Spanish King Felipe VI will come to Moscow to support his national team in their World Cup encounter with hosts Russia. 28 Jun 2018
Defender Granat says Russia v Spain is 50/50

Defender Granat says Russia v Spain is 50/50

Russia defender Vladimir Granat says Russia and Spain have equal chances to win their round of 16 clash at the World Cup. 27 Jun 2018
Deschamps admits France’s clash with Denmark was a little bit boring

Deschamps admits France’s clash with Denmark was a little bit boring

France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Tuesday that his side’s goalless draw with Denmark was "a little bit boring." 27 Jun 2018
Fans jeer France and Denmark players after goalless draw

Fans jeer France and Denmark players after goalless draw

Football fans at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium booed France and Denmark players after a goalless draw in Tuesday's Group C match, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Tuesday. 27 Jun 2018
Denmark v France played in front of sell-out crowd

Denmark v France played in front of sell-out crowd

The 2018 World Cup match between Denmark and France, which took place at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Tuesday, was played in front of a sell-out crowd of 78,011 supporters, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Tuesday. 27 Jun 2018
Kante named man of the match against Denmark

Kante named man of the match against Denmark

France midfielder N'Golo Kante was named the man of the match as his side drew 0-0 with Denmark at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Tuesday. 27 Jun 2018
Spain should be careful when playing Russia says Asensio

Spain should be careful when playing Russia says Asensio

Spain midfielder Marco Asensio said on Tuesday that his team should be careful with Russia in their round of 16 match of the 2018 World Cup. 27 Jun 2018
Fans' support will help Russia against Spain, says lawmaker

Fans' support will help Russia against Spain, says lawmaker

Fans' support will be Russia's "trump card" in their round of 16 match against Spain at the FIFA World Cup, according to Russian lawmaker Mikhail Degtyarev. 26 Jun 2018
Russia return to Moscow after 3-0 defeat by Uruguay

Russia return to Moscow after 3-0 defeat by Uruguay

The Russian national team has returned to Moscow from Samara, where Stanislav Cherchesov's side played their final Group A match against Uruguay, the team said via its official Twitter account on Monday night. 26 Jun 2018
Russia will be angrier in Round of 16 after Uruguay loss

Russia will be angrier in Round of 16 after Uruguay loss

Russia will be angrier in their round of 16 match after their defeat at the hands of Uruguay in their final group-stage game of the 2018 World Cup, the CEO of the Russia 2018 Local Organizing Committee Alexey Sorokin said. 26 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
Ivanov to be referee observer for Denmark v France

Ivanov to be referee observer for Denmark v France

Former head of the Referee and Inspection Department of the Russian Football Union Valentin Ivanov will be the referee observer at the 2018 FIFA World Cup encounter between Denmark and France, FIFA said on Monday in a press release. 19 Jun 2018
Almost 10 million Russians watched World Cup opener

Almost 10 million Russians watched World Cup opener

Almost 10 million Russians watched the television broadcast of the World Cup opening game between Russia and Saudi Arabia, a survey revealed on Monday. 19 Jun 2018
Moscow metro flooded by 50,000 fans after Germany v Mexico

Moscow metro flooded by 50,000 fans after Germany v Mexico

Around 52,000 people left the Luzhniki Stadium by metro and the Moscow Central Circle (MCC) after the World Cup match between Germany and Mexico on Sunday, the press service of the city's Transport Department said Monday. 18 Jun 2018
Germany must win next matches to progress says Werner

Germany must win next matches to progress says Werner

Germany forward Timo Werner said on Sunday that the defending World Cup champions must win their next match in order to progress to the knockout stages. 18 Jun 2018
Germany must win remaining group matches - Muller

Germany must win remaining group matches - Muller

Germany forward Thomas Muller said on Sunday that his team must win the remaining group-stage matches against Sweden and South Korea at the 2018 World Cup. 18 Jun 2018