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Spanish Prime Minister hopes Spain win World Cup

Spanish Prime Minister hopes Spain win World Cup

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told Spanish media Tuesday that he hoped Spain would win the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 19 Jun 2018
Cheshmi to miss remainder of World Cup due to injury

Cheshmi to miss remainder of World Cup due to injury

Iran defender Rouzbeh Cheshmi has been ruled out of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the Iranian national football team said Monday on their official Twitter account. 19 Jun 2018
Patricio signs for Wolverhampton

Patricio signs for Wolverhampton

Portugal goalkeeper Rui Patricio has moved to the English side Wolverhampton Wanderers, the club said on its official website on Monday. 19 Jun 2018
Ronaldo's Helping Hand

Ronaldo's Helping Hand

Sometimes sponsors give you money but Cristiano Ronaldo gets given goals. 18 Jun 2018
England Defender Delph Says Team Enjoyed World Cup Match Between Portugal, Spain

England Defender Delph Says Team Enjoyed World Cup Match Between Portugal, Spain

Manchester City and England defender Fabian Delph said Saturday that his teammates loved the match held between Portugal and Spain on Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Low: Portugal v Spain was ‘a game between champions’

Low: Portugal v Spain was ‘a game between champions’

Germany head coach Joachim Low said on Saturday that Portugal’s match against Spain was "a game between champions", as his side continue their preparations for Sunday’s FIFA World Cup match against Mexico. 16 Jun 2018
Cheryshev Says 'Not Upset' to Be Outranked in World Cup Goalscorers List

Cheryshev Says 'Not Upset' to Be Outranked in World Cup Goalscorers List

Villarreal and Russia midfielder Denis Cheryshev said on Saturday that he "was not upset" at Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo taking his lead in the scoring rankings. 16 Jun 2018
Portugal 'very lucky' to have a play like Ronaldo - coach

Portugal 'very lucky' to have a play like Ronaldo - coach

Dynamo Moscow former head coach Sergey Silkin told Sputnik on Saturday that Portugal was "very lucky" to have a player like Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored a hat-trick in Friday's FIFA World Cup group match against Spain. 16 Jun 2018
An instant classic: Portugal v Spain fan pics

An instant classic: Portugal v Spain fan pics

They're calling it one for the ages! A game that will go down in history as a World Cup classic And it took a Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick to overcome a Diego Costa double. How did the fans react during that pulsating 3-3 draw between Portugal and Spain on Saturday morning (AEST)? 16 Jun 2018
De Gea: Ronaldo shot difficult to deal with

De Gea: Ronaldo shot difficult to deal with

Spain goalkeeper David de Gea said that he had the support of his teammates after conceding a soft goal in Spain’s 3-3 draw with Portugal in their World Cup Group B encounter in Sochi on Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Costa: Lopetegui's departure unexpected but team united

Costa: Lopetegui's departure unexpected but team united

Spain forward Diego Costa said on Friday that former head coach Julen Lopetegui's sacking was unexpected but now the national team is united. 16 Jun 2018
Spain not affected by Lopetegui’s departure - Pique

Spain not affected by Lopetegui’s departure - Pique

Spain defender Gerard Pique said it was important for their team to show that the sacking of their former head coach Julen Lopetegui has not had any lingering effects on the squad. 16 Jun 2018
Portugal coach rails against Costa's first goal

Portugal coach rails against Costa's first goal

Portugal head coach Fernando Santos said Diego Costa’s first goal for Spain should not have stood. The Spanish forward netted twice for Spain in their 3-3 draw with Portugal in Sochi on Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Santos says Portugal and Spain put on a show

Santos says Portugal and Spain put on a show

Portugal and Spain players put on a show during their World Cup encounter, Portugal head coach Fernando Santos said on Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Hierro Says He Would Not Swap Any of His Players for Ronaldo

Hierro Says He Would Not Swap Any of His Players for Ronaldo

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said on Friday that he would not swap any of his players for Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo. 16 Jun 2018
Around 44,000 Fans Attended Portugal v Spain

Around 44,000 Fans Attended Portugal v Spain

The FIFA World Cup Group B game between Portugal and Spain on Friday was attended by a total of 43,866 spectators. 16 Jun 2018