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Prime Minister lauds Russian team's effort

Prime Minister lauds Russian team's effort

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that the national team's win over Spain in the round of 16 of the World Cup was a result of the players' "concerted effort." 2 Jul 2018
Sweden skipper Granqvist applauds Russia's win over Spain

Sweden skipper Granqvist applauds Russia's win over Spain

Sweden captain Andreas Granqvist said on Monday that Russia had "played great" in their penalty shootout win over Spain. 2 Jul 2018
Sweden 'inspired' by other Round of 16 results

Sweden 'inspired' by other Round of 16 results

Sweden head coach Janne Andersson said on Monday that he felt inspired by the results of the round of 16 matches at the World Cup ahead of his side's game against Switzerland. 2 Jul 2018
Golovin hails Russia history-makers as Chelsea rumours intensify

Golovin hails Russia history-makers as Chelsea rumours intensify

Russia's sought-after midfield star Aleksandr Golovin has hailed his team's "historic" win over Spain in their Round of 16 game at the World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Swedish enterprise minister to attend his nation's game against Switzerland

Swedish enterprise minister to attend his nation's game against Switzerland

Swedish Minister for Enterprise and Innovation Mikael Damberg will arrive in St. Petersburg to support his national team during their FIFA World Cup round of 16 match against Switzerland. 2 Jul 2018
Over 100,000 fans celebrated Russia's win over Spain in Moscow's CBD

Over 100,000 fans celebrated Russia's win over Spain in Moscow's CBD

More than 100,000 Russians and foreign tourists celebrated Russia's victory over Spain in the round of 16 of the World Cup in the center of Moscow. 2 Jul 2018
Over 2.8 million Muscovites tune into Russia's Round of 16 win

Over 2.8 million Muscovites tune into Russia's Round of 16 win

Over 2.8 million Muscovites watched the World Cup match between Russia and Spain, which was broadcast live on Russia-1 TV channel. 2 Jul 2018
Over 5,000 foreign fans secure seats for Japan v Belgium

Over 5,000 foreign fans secure seats for Japan v Belgium

More than 5,000 foreign fans have arrived in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don for the World Cup match between Japan and Belgium. 2 Jul 2018
Moscow's merry mayor says Russia can thank the 'lucky' Luzhniki

Moscow's merry mayor says Russia can thank the 'lucky' Luzhniki

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said on Monday that the city's Luzhniki Stadium was a "lucky arena" for the Russian national football team following their win over Spain in the World Cup round of 16. 2 Jul 2018
Spain have no regrets over Lopetegui sacking

Spain have no regrets over Lopetegui sacking

Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) President Luis Rubiales says he doesn't regret sacking Julen Lopetegui as Spain head coach a day before the start of the tournament, despite the national team's poor performance in Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Russia's celebrations against Spain compared to WWII victory footage

Russia's celebrations against Spain compared to WWII victory footage

Russian celebrations over the national team's win over Spain are comparable to the celebration of the World War II victory, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says. 2 Jul 2018
Modric 'surprised' by Russia's progress

Modric 'surprised' by Russia's progress

Croatia captain Luka Modric, says he's surprised that Russia have reached the World Cup quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Russian Football Union gets big windfall for reaching quarter-finals

Russian Football Union gets big windfall for reaching quarter-finals

FIFA will award the Russian Football Union US $16 million (AUD $21.75 million) after Russia advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Sampaoli to step down as Argentina head coach - Reports

Sampaoli to step down as Argentina head coach - Reports

Jorge Sampaoli is set to step down as Argentina head coach after his side were beaten 4-3 by France in the last 16 of the World Cup, according to nation's media. 2 Jul 2018
I was a Russia fan for 120 minutes - Corluka

I was a Russia fan for 120 minutes - Corluka

Lokomotiv Moscow and Croatia defender Vedran Corluka says he was cheering on Russia during their World Cup Round of 16 win over Spain. 2 Jul 2018
Fan pic special: Ohh those Russians

Fan pic special: Ohh those Russians

In central Moscow - from traffic gridlock to the metro - Russian football fans couldn't contain their exhilaration when the national team defeated Spain 4-3 on penalties. The win sends the host nation through to the World Cup quarter-final for the first time. 2 Jul 2018

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