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Hazard delighted to avoid Euro 2016 repeat

Hazard delighted to avoid Euro 2016 repeat

In the wake of Belgium's dramatic win over Japan, Eden Hazard says he was delighted to avoid another shock defeat like the one the Red Devils suffered at Euro 2016. 3 Jul 2018
Kawashima: Japan proud to have reached round of 16

Kawashima: Japan proud to have reached round of 16

Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima said on Monday that his side was proud to be able to reach round of 16 at this year's World Cup in Russia. 3 Jul 2018
Nishino blames himself for team’s defeat to Belgium

Nishino blames himself for team’s defeat to Belgium

Japan coach Akira Nishino took the blame upon himself for his side’s defeat to Belgium in their round of 16 game on Monday. 3 Jul 2018
Nishino wanted to score more to finish off Belgium

Nishino wanted to score more to finish off Belgium

Japan head coach Akira Nishino said on Monday that his team wanted to score more when they were 2-0 up against Belgiuma and did not expect to concede a goal in the dying seconds of the game. 3 Jul 2018
Belgium v Japan player ratings

Belgium v Japan player ratings

A blockbuster second half saw Japan come out swinging and Belgium snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, winning 3-2 in Rostov-on-Don. 3 Jul 2018
Pic special: Belgium fight back from the brink to beat Japan in Rostov-on-Don

Pic special: Belgium fight back from the brink to beat Japan in Rostov-on-Don

Genki Haraguchi and Takashi Inui gave Japan a 2-0 lead before Jan Vertonghen pulled one back for Roberto Martinez's side. Marouane Fellaini then equalised for Belgium before Nacer Chadli scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner. 3 Jul 2018
Over 41,000 fans attend Belgium v Japan in Rostov-on-Don

Over 41,000 fans attend Belgium v Japan in Rostov-on-Don

A total of 41,466 spectators attended the World Cup round of 16 match between Belgium and Japan in Rostov-on-Don on Tuesday. 3 Jul 2018
Belgium produce stunning comeback to beat Japan 3-2

Belgium produce stunning comeback to beat Japan 3-2

Belgium produced a fantastic comeback to knock Japan out of the World Cup in Rostov-on-Don on Monday. They will now face Brazil in the last eight. 3 Jul 2018
Neymar not paying attention to criticism

Neymar not paying attention to criticism

Brazil forward Neymar said on Monday that he was not paying attention to any criticism during the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 3 Jul 2018
Osorio says there were too many simulations in 2-0 defeat to Brazil

Osorio says there were too many simulations in 2-0 defeat to Brazil

Mexico head coach Juan Carlos Osorio said on Monday that there were too many simulations and pauses in his side's 2018 World Cup round of 16 match against Brazil. 3 Jul 2018
Southgate has great belief in Sterling

Southgate has great belief in Sterling

England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Monday that he had "a great belief" in his side's forward Raheem Sterling ahead of their World Cup round of 16 match against Colombia. 3 Jul 2018
Brazil v Mexico player ratings

Brazil v Mexico player ratings

Brazil have booked their place in the quarter-finals after a tense 2-0 victory over Mexico courtesy of second-half strikes from Neymar and Roberto Firmino. Mexico have been knocked out at the round of 16 stage for the seventh consecutive tournament. 3 Jul 2018
Pic special: Brazil edge past Mexico in Samara

Pic special: Brazil edge past Mexico in Samara

Neymar and Roberto Firmino were on target for Brazil as the five-time champions progressed to the quarter-finals. 3 Jul 2018
Neymar on target as Brazil reach World Cup quarter-finals

Neymar on target as Brazil reach World Cup quarter-finals

Brazil stayed on course for a record-extending sixth World Cup title after a goal and an assist by Neymar against Mexico sent them through to the quarter-finals of the this summer's tournament in Russia. 3 Jul 2018
Akinfeev says fans inspired the team against Spain

Akinfeev says fans inspired the team against Spain

Russia goalkeeper and captain Igor Akinfeev said on Monday that the support of their fans had inspired the national team to victory over Spain in the World Cup round of 16. 3 Jul 2018
Most Spaniards blame Lopetegui for Russia defeat

Most Spaniards blame Lopetegui for Russia defeat

The majority of Spaniards think that their national team lost to Russia in the round of 16 at the World Cup because Julen Lopetegui was fired as Spain head coach just days before their opening match of the tournament, a poll conducted by the Spanish daily La Vanguardia revealed Monday. 3 Jul 2018

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