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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
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
Russia prove nothing impossible at World Cup - Lovren

Russia prove nothing impossible at World Cup - Lovren

Russia proved that nothing is impossible with their 4-3 victory over Spain in the round of 16 match on Monday (AEST), Croatia defender Dejan Lovren said. 2 Jul 2018
Russia will be 'difficult' to beat - Dalic

Russia will be 'difficult' to beat - Dalic

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said Russia is going to be a difficult opponent in their World Cup quarter-final match. 2 Jul 2018
Fernandes says Akinfeev was a huge help against Spain

Fernandes says Akinfeev was a huge help against Spain

Russia defender Mario Fernandes said on Sunday that his teammate goalkeeper and captain Igor Akinfeev was a "huge help" as Russia beat Spain on penalties and made it to the last eight. 2 Jul 2018
Russia players are making history for Russian football

Russia players are making history for Russian football

Acting President of the Russian Football Union Alexander Alaev told Sputnik on Sunday that Russia players were making history for Russian football following their win over Spain in World Cup Round of 16 match. 2 Jul 2018
Russia to be even more elated after victory over Spain

Russia to be even more elated after victory over Spain

Russia "will be even more elated" after defeating Spain in their round of 16 game, the CEO of the Russia 2018 Local Organizing Committee Alexey Sorokin said Sunday. 2 Jul 2018
Loss to Russia is a severe blow for Spain says Ramos

Loss to Russia is a severe blow for Spain says Ramos

Spain defender Sergio Ramos said on Sunday that his side's loss to Russia in their round of 16 match of the 2018 World Cup was a "severe blow" for the whole team. 2 Jul 2018
Ramos: Russia could only defeat Spain on penalties

Ramos: Russia could only defeat Spain on penalties

Russia’s only chance to defeat Spain was on penalties, and they seized their opportunity, Spain defender and captain Sergio Ramos said on Sunday. 2 Jul 2018
Cheryshev says Russia should work hard to win quarter-finals

Cheryshev says Russia should work hard to win quarter-finals

Russia midfielder Denis Cheryshev said on Sunday that his side should continue working hard to progress to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Hierro wishes Russia all the best at World Cup

Hierro wishes Russia all the best at World Cup

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said on Sunday that he wished Russia "all the best" at the 2018 World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Hierro not thinking about own future

Hierro not thinking about own future

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said on Sunday that he was not concerned about his future for the moment following his side's loss at the hands of Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Kuzyaev says team showed mettle by beating Spain

Kuzyaev says team showed mettle by beating Spain

Russia midfielder Daler Kuzyaev said Sunday that his team "showed their mettle" by coming from a goal down to beat Spain on penalties in the round of 16 at the World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Koke says losing to Russia was unfair

Koke says losing to Russia was unfair

Spain midfielder Koke said on Sunday that the result of their Russia World Cup round of 16 match was "unfair," as his side spent practically the whole game in their opponents' half of the pitch. 2 Jul 2018

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