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Salah named man of the match as Egypt lose 2-1 to Saudi Arabia

Salah named man of the match as Egypt lose 2-1 to Saudi Arabia

Egypt striker Mohamed Salah was named the man of the match as his side lost 2-1 to Saudi Arabia in their final game of the 2018 World Cup, FIFA announced on its website on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Almost 37,000 fans attend Egypt v Saudi Arabia

Almost 37,000 fans attend Egypt v Saudi Arabia

A total of 36,823 fans attended the World Cup match between Egypt and Saudi Arabia in Volgograd, FIFA announced on its website on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Russia suffer first World Cup defeat after losing 3-0 to Uruguay

Russia suffer first World Cup defeat after losing 3-0 to Uruguay

Russia finished second in Group A after suffering their first World Cup defeat at the hands of Uruguay 3-0 in Samara on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Last-gasp goal hands Saudi Arabia 2-1 win over Egypt

Last-gasp goal hands Saudi Arabia 2-1 win over Egypt

Salem Al-Dawsari’s last-gasp goal earned Saudi Arabia a 2-1 win against Egypt in Volgograd on Monday, as both teams exited the World Cup. 26 Jun 2018
The nine World Cup coaches who were World Cup players

The nine World Cup coaches who were World Cup players

Great players don’t necessarily make great managers, they say, and of course they’re right. 24 Jun 2018
World Cup: Five things we learned from Group A

World Cup: Five things we learned from Group A

Group A has so far been a tale of surprising performances, utter embarrassments and Uruguayan resilience 22 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabia plane incident not to influence World Cup

Saudi Arabia plane incident not to influence World Cup

The incident involving the airplane which was transporting the Saudi Arabian team to their 2018 World Cup match in Rostov-on-Don, will not influence the work of the tournament's transport system, Russian Transport Minister Yevgeny Ditrikh said on Thursday. 22 Jun 2018
Uruguay match will be more difficult for Russia says Bulykin

Uruguay match will be more difficult for Russia says Bulykin

Former Russia striker Dmitri Bulykin said on Thursday that the game against Uruguay would be more difficult for Russia than their previous matches against Saudi Arabia and Egypt. 21 Jun 2018
Russian official speaks out on Saudi Arabia plane incident

Russian official speaks out on Saudi Arabia plane incident

CEO of the Russia 2018 Local Organising Committee Alexey Sorokin said on Thursday that the reaction to the incident with the airplane, which transported the Saudi Arabian team to their 2018 FIFA World Cup match, was "hasty." 21 Jun 2018
Defender Kudryashov says Russia's results are no surprise

Defender Kudryashov says Russia's results are no surprise

Russia's victories in their first two matches of the FIFA World Cup are not surprising as the players are just doing what the coaching staff asks them to do, Russia defender Fedor Kudryashov said on Thursday. 21 Jun 2018
Russia make World Cup breakthrough - FC Anzhi Head Coach

Russia make World Cup breakthrough - FC Anzhi Head Coach

Russia have made a breakthrough at the FIFA World Cup, Anzhi Makhachkala head coach Magomed Adiyev said. 21 Jun 2018
Suarez not bothered who Uruguay face in round of 16

Suarez not bothered who Uruguay face in round of 16

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez said Wednesday that he was not bothered who his country meets in the round of 16, after the South American side booked their place in the knockout stages following a 1-0 win against Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Cavani hopes weather will be cooler against Russia

Cavani hopes weather will be cooler against Russia

Uruguay forward Edinson Cavani said Wednesday that he hoped the weather would be cooler during their upcoming game with Russia than it was in Rostov, where Uruguay played Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Round of 16 is not the limit for Russia

Round of 16 is not the limit for Russia

Russia should be looking to get to the quarter-finals or even further in the World Cup, the CEO of the Russia 2018 Local Organizing Committee Aleksey Sorokin said on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Tabarez says team were too relaxed against Saudi Arabia

Tabarez says team were too relaxed against Saudi Arabia

Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said on Wednesday that his team were "too relaxed" in their match against Saudi Arabia, who they beat 1-0 at Rostov Arena. 21 Jun 2018
Godin says Russia will be difficult opponents

Godin says Russia will be difficult opponents

Uruguay defender and captain Diego Godin said Wednesday that Russia would be a "difficult opponents". 21 Jun 2018