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Roberto Martinez expects to have it 'tough' against Japan

Roberto Martinez expects to have it 'tough' against Japan

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said on Sunday that his team expect a "tough" match against Japan in the World Cup round of 16. 2 Jul 2018
Hazard shrugs off Messi and Ronaldo's World Cup exits

Hazard shrugs off Messi and Ronaldo's World Cup exits

Eden Hazard says the World Cup won't miss Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo - because there's plenty of five-star talent still on show in Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Croatian President arrives in Russia for his country's big game against Denmark

Croatian President arrives in Russia for his country's big game against Denmark

Croatian president Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic has arrived in Nizhny Novgorod for the World Cup match between Croatia and Denmark. 2 Jul 2018
Bigwigs out in force for Russia's clash with Spain

Bigwigs out in force for Russia's clash with Spain

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and NHL forward Alexander Ovechkin all attended Russia's Round of 16 match against Spain this morning. 2 Jul 2018
Akinfeev up to 2nd on Russia's most-capped list

Akinfeev up to 2nd on Russia's most-capped list

Igor Akinfeev has become Russia's second-most capped player, leapfrogging former defender Viktor Onopko. 2 Jul 2018
Injury doubt Marcelo trains with the rest of the Brazil squad

Injury doubt Marcelo trains with the rest of the Brazil squad

Marcelo trained with the rest of the Brazilian squad ahead of his side's World Cup Round of 16 clash with Mexico. 1 Jul 2018
Rooney: England could win the World Cup

Rooney: England could win the World Cup

Former England captain Wayne Rooney believes the Three Lions could lift the World Cup in Russia, ending a 52-year wait. 1 Jul 2018
Costa and Asensio start for Spain against Russia

Costa and Asensio start for Spain against Russia

Diego Costa and Marco Asensio were named in Spain’s starting lineup for the World Cup Round of 16 match against Russia. 1 Jul 2018
Dzyuba, Golovin to start for Russia against Spain

Dzyuba, Golovin to start for Russia against Spain

Forward Artem Dzyuba and midfielder Aleksandr Golovin were named in Russia's starting lineup for the team's round of 16 match against Spain at the FIFA World Cup, the Russian national football team announced on their Twitter account on Sunday. 1 Jul 2018
Fans at Spain v Russia rode the bus for free

Fans at Spain v Russia rode the bus for free

Fans at the World Cup round of 16 match between Russia and Spain at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium were provided with free shuttle buses. 1 Jul 2018
Russia's odds 50-50 against Spain - Buznikin

Russia's odds 50-50 against Spain - Buznikin

Russia and Spain have equal chances of winning the upcoming round of 16 match if the hosts are well-prepared, former Russia striker and head of scouting department at FC Krasnodar Maksim Buznikin said. 1 Jul 2018
Russia in 'fight to the death' against Spain - Dzyuba

Russia in 'fight to the death' against Spain - Dzyuba

Russia would have to "fight to the death" in order to win the FIFA World Cup round of 16 match against Group B winners Spain, the team's striker Artem Dzyuba said. 1 Jul 2018
Ronaldo pleasantly 'surprised' by World Cup organisation

Ronaldo pleasantly 'surprised' by World Cup organisation

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo said that the level of organisation of the World Cup in Russia was a pleasant surprise for him, especially in terms of security. 1 Jul 2018
Ronaldo not ready to discuss his international future

Ronaldo not ready to discuss his international future

Portugal forward and captain Cristiano Ronaldo said he was not yet ready to discuss his plans in the national team. 1 Jul 2018
Tabarez says Portugal were not easy opponents

Tabarez says Portugal were not easy opponents

Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said on Saturday that Portugal were not easy opponents in the Round of 16 match of the 2018 World Cup. 1 Jul 2018
Tabarez concerned over Cavani’s injury

Tabarez concerned over Cavani’s injury

Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said on Saturday that he was worried because of forward Edinson Cavani’s injury, as there was a little time for recovery before the next game. 1 Jul 2018

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