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Riera: 'There's more to come from Spain'

Riera: 'There's more to come from Spain'

Spain are yet to find their best form but are still dangerous, says their former midfielder Albert Riera. 1 Jul 2018
Russia coach plots Spain's downfall

Russia coach plots Spain's downfall

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov says his team have watched Spain closely and know several tactical nuances that could help defeat them in their upcoming round of 16 game. 1 Jul 2018
Head coach Cherchesov says circumstances forced Russia re-think

Head coach Cherchesov says circumstances forced Russia re-think

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov says that circumstances before the World Cup began forced his team change and adjust their gameplan. 1 Jul 2018
Cheryshev: 'I'll just be happy to go through'

Cheryshev: 'I'll just be happy to go through'

Denis Cheryshev says he would be happy to score in Russia's round of 16 match against Spain, but would be even happier if his team wins and advances to the quarter-finals. 30 Jun 2018
Russia request to train at Luzhniki 'politely denied' - coach

Russia request to train at Luzhniki 'politely denied' - coach

Russia asked to hold a training session at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium ahead of their World Cup round of 16 match against Spain on Monday (AEST), but the request was politely denied, head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said. 30 Jun 2018
Spanish Sports Minister to accompany King Felipe VI to Moscow for Russia match

Spanish Sports Minister to accompany King Felipe VI to Moscow for Russia match

Spain's Culture and Sports Minister Jose Guirao is set to accompany King Felipe VI to support their national team at the World Cup round of 16 match against Russia at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Monday (12am AEST), the Spanish government's press service said. 30 Jun 2018
Ex-Russia striker Kirichenko says Spain defence vulnerable

Ex-Russia striker Kirichenko says Spain defence vulnerable

Former Russia striker Dmitri Kirichenko said Spain "are not perfect" and Russia would have goalscoring opportunities in their upcoming World Cup Round of 16 match. 30 Jun 2018
Russia hold full squad training session ahead of Spain clash

Russia hold full squad training session ahead of Spain clash

All 23 players of the Russian national team took part in the group training session ahead of the FIFA World Cup round of 16 match against Spain, the team said via its official Twitter account on Saturday. 30 Jun 2018
Russia players post video message to fans

Russia players post video message to fans

The Russian national team posted a video message to their fans on their official Instagram account ahead of the round of 16 match against Spain, which kicks off in Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Monday (12am AEST). 30 Jun 2018
Ex-Russia coach: Argentina, France have equal chance to reach quarter-final

Ex-Russia coach: Argentina, France have equal chance to reach quarter-final

MOSCOW, June 30 (Sputnik) - Former Russia head coach Anatoly Byshovets told Sputnik on Saturday that France and Argentina had equal chances to win their FIFA World Cup round of 16 match, and the teams' ability to take their chances would become the decisive factor in their success. 30 Jun 2018
Spain's playing style 'clear' to Russia - coach

Spain's playing style 'clear' to Russia - coach

Group B winners Spain, who are set to face FIFA World Cup hosts Russia in their round of 16 match, play the kind of football that is clear to Russia players, the team's head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said. 30 Jun 2018
Total of 9 Free Trains to Carry Fans to Moscow for Round of 16 Match Between Russia, Spain

Total of 9 Free Trains to Carry Fans to Moscow for Round of 16 Match Between Russia, Spain

Nine free trains will carry around 7,000 supporters to Moscow for the FIFA World Cup round of 16 match between hosts Russia and Spain, which is set to take place at the Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday, Director General of Transport Directorate of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Kirill Polyakov told Sputnik. 30 Jun 2018
Russians challenge Socceroos fans to a friendly kick around...read what happens next!

Russians challenge Socceroos fans to a friendly kick around...read what happens next!

When Socceroos fan Chris Bowden and his mates agreed to take on a local futsal team in Sochi they got MUCH more than they bargained for... 30 Jun 2018
Top European ref to officiate Russia v Spain

Top European ref to officiate Russia v Spain

Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers, who will officiate the round of 16 match between Russia and Spain, is one of the best European referees, head of the Russian Football Union’s (RFU) Referees Committee Nikolai Levnikov said. 30 Jun 2018
Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers to officiate Russia v Spain

Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers to officiate Russia v Spain

A team of Dutch referees led by Bjorn Kuipers will officiate the FIFA World Cup round of 16 match between Russia and Spain, FIFA's press service said on Friday. 30 Jun 2018
Alcantara: Loss to Russia would be 'very disappointing'

Alcantara: Loss to Russia would be 'very disappointing'

Spain midfielder Thiago Alcantara said on Friday that a loss to hosts Russia in the round of 16 would be "very disappointing" for him.  30 Jun 2018

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