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Willian apologises to fans for Brazil's loss to Belgium

Willian apologises to fans for Brazil's loss to Belgium

Brazil midfielder Willian apologised to his team's fans for their performance during the World Cup quarter-final match against Belgium. 7 Jul 2018
Firmino says Brazil's elimination a 'huge blow'

Firmino says Brazil's elimination a 'huge blow'

Brazil forward Roberto Firmino said elimination from the World Cup after a 2-1 quarter-final defeat by Belgium in Kazan was a massive hit to his team. 7 Jul 2018
Belgium defender 'upset' to face French friends in World Cup semi

Belgium defender 'upset' to face French friends in World Cup semi

Belgium defender Thomas Meunier said he was "a little bit upset" that his side would have to face France in the World Cup semi-final match, as he had friends in the team. 7 Jul 2018
World Cup unfolding 'perfectly' for Belgium - Tielemans

World Cup unfolding 'perfectly' for Belgium - Tielemans

The 2018 World Cup is playing out "perfectly" for Belgium, midfielder Youri Tielemans said after his team’s victory over Brazil on Saturday (AEST). 7 Jul 2018
Russia thanks fans ahead of Croatia clash

Russia thanks fans ahead of Croatia clash

The Russian national team addressed fans via their official Twitter account thanking them for their support and promising to “give their all and even more” to win their quarter-final match against Croatia in Sochi on Sunday morning (AEST). 7 Jul 2018
Lukaku 'truly happy' as long as Belgium 'doing great'

Lukaku 'truly happy' as long as Belgium 'doing great'

Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku said he was "truly happy" as long as his team were "doing great." 7 Jul 2018
Witsel: Belgium 'made history' with Brazil win

Witsel: Belgium 'made history' with Brazil win

Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel said on Friday night that his team "made history" by beating Brazil in their World Cup quarter-final match. 7 Jul 2018
Tactical advantage helped Belgium - Martinez

Tactical advantage helped Belgium - Martinez

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said their tactical advantage helped his team beat Brazil in the World Cup quarter-final match. 7 Jul 2018
Uruguay v France player ratings

Uruguay v France player ratings

A Fernando Muslera howler sent Uruguay crashing out of the World Cup as France secured a semi-final berth for the first time since 2006 with a 2-0 win. 7 Jul 2018
Sell-out crowd watch France beat Uruguay 2-0

Sell-out crowd watch France beat Uruguay 2-0

The World Cup quarter-final match between Uruguay and France, which took place in Nizhny Novgorod on Friday, was played in front of a sell-out crowd of 43,319 supporters. 7 Jul 2018
Russia coach glad striker Dzyuba in 'good shape'

Russia coach glad striker Dzyuba in 'good shape'

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said he was glad his team's striker Artem Dzyuba had got into shape by the start of the home World Cup. 6 Jul 2018
Griezmann, Mbappe to start for France

Griezmann, Mbappe to start for France

Forwards Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe will start for France in their World Cup quarter-final against Uruguay. 6 Jul 2018
Increase interest in UK flights to Russia - survey

Increase interest in UK flights to Russia - survey

The number of online searches for cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Russia has risen 2.5 times after the English national football team booked a spot in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, US media reported. 6 Jul 2018
Russia won't change tactics against Croatia - Paurevic

Russia won't change tactics against Croatia - Paurevic

Croatian midfielder Ivan Paurevic, who plays for Russian side Ufa, said Russia would use the same tactics against Croatia as they did against Spain in the World Cup round of 16. 6 Jul 2018
Injured Dzagoev preparing for Croatia - Russia coach

Injured Dzagoev preparing for Croatia - Russia coach

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said midfielder Alan Dzagoev was getting ready for the quarter-final match against Croatia at the FIFA World Cup. 6 Jul 2018
Injured Zhirkov only absentee from Russia training

Injured Zhirkov only absentee from Russia training

All Russia players participated in the group training on Friday, except for midfielder Yuri Zhirkov, who trained individually ahead of his side's World Cup quarter-final against Croatia. 6 Jul 2018