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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
Spaniard to demand $17,5 million from FIFA for inventing VAR

Spaniard to demand $17,5 million from FIFA for inventing VAR

Francisco Lopez from Spain claims that he was the first person to come up with the idea of introducing a replay playback system, which has been realized as the VAR (video assistant referee) system at the 2018 World Cup in Russia and plans to demand 15 million euros [$17,5 million] in compensation from FIFA, Spanish media reported on Saturday. 1 Jul 2018
Spain have a plan in mind for Russia, says Hierro

Spain have a plan in mind for Russia, says Hierro

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said on Saturday that the coaching staff had a very clear plan for the World Cup round of 16 match against Russia. 1 Jul 2018
Spain hold full-squad training session ahead of Russia match

Spain hold full-squad training session ahead of Russia match

All 23 players of the Spanish national team took part in their training session on Saturday ahead of the upcoming round of 16 game against Russia. 1 Jul 2018
Russia have a better chance against Spain than in 2008, says ex-striker

Russia have a better chance against Spain than in 2008, says ex-striker

Russia have a better chance now to defeat Spain than ten years ago in the semi-final of UEFA Euro 2008, former Russia forward Dmitry Cheryshev said on Saturday. 1 Jul 2018
David Silva says Russia aren't far off Brazil

David Silva says Russia aren't far off Brazil

Spain midfielder David Silva said on Saturday that playing against Russia in the upcoming World Cup round of 16 match would be almost as hard as if they were playing against five-time winners Brazil. 1 Jul 2018
Hierro" 'We'll make mistakes - but we cannot afford too many'

Hierro" 'We'll make mistakes - but we cannot afford too many'

Spain must be careful and try to minimise their mistakes in their upcoming round of 16 match with Russia, head coach Fernando Hierro says. 1 Jul 2018
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
Albert Riera makes a very specific prediction about Spain's chances

Albert Riera makes a very specific prediction about Spain's chances

Former Liverpool winger Albert Riera reckons the Spain have a 65% chance of winning their round of 16 clash with World Cup hosts Russia. 30 Jun 2018

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