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Costa named man of the match against Iran

Costa named man of the match against Iran

Spain forward Diego Costa was named the man of the match after his goal gave his side a valuable 1-0 victory over Iran in their World Cup Group B encounter in Kazan. 21 Jun 2018
Iran v Spain player ratings

Iran v Spain player ratings

A well-organised and spirited Iran side fell to Spain 1-0 as Diego Costa's goal separated the two sides. 21 Jun 2018
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
Ignatyev says it will be easier for Russia to Face Portugal

Ignatyev says it will be easier for Russia to Face Portugal

Former Russia head coach Boris Ignatyev told Sputnik Wednesday that it would be easier for Russia to face Portugal than Spain in the Round of 16 at the 2018 World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
Ronaldo says Portugal are within touching distance of knockout stages

Ronaldo says Portugal are within touching distance of knockout stages

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo said Wednesday that Portugal were within touching distance of the knockout stages after they beat Morocco on Wednesday. However, he said they must make sure they finish top of their group. 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
Zhirkov says Russia would prefer to play Portugal

Zhirkov says Russia would prefer to play Portugal

Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov said Wednesday that Russia would prefer to play Portugal in the Round of 16 at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 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
Portugal push past Morocco - pic special

Portugal push past Morocco - pic special

Portugal made it six points from six with their 1-0 win over Morocco in Group B - the knockout stages are calling for Cristiano and co. Pics by Getty Images. 20 Jun 2018