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Hazard says Belgium had almost perfect World Cup

Hazard says Belgium had almost perfect World Cup

Eden Hazard said on Saturday that Belgium had an almost perfect World Cup. 15 Jul 2018
Southgate not judging Kane for England's loss

Southgate not judging Kane for England's loss

England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Saturday that striker and captain Harry Kane should not be judged for his performance during the World Cup third place play-off against Belgium. 15 Jul 2018
Almost 450,000 fans attend World Cup matches in St. Petersburg

Almost 450,000 fans attend World Cup matches in St. Petersburg

A total of 448,686 fans attended the 2018 World Cup matches in the Russian city of St. Petersburg. 15 Jul 2018
FIFA World Cup Oracle Cat Predicts Belgium's Victory Over England in Third Place Play-Off

FIFA World Cup Oracle Cat Predicts Belgium's Victory Over England in Third Place Play-Off

Achilles the cat, who lives at St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum and serves as the animal oracle for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, has predicted a Belgium victory over England in the third place play-off. 14 Jul 2018
World Cup Oracle Cat to Predict Winner of Third Place Play-Off Between England, Belgium

World Cup Oracle Cat to Predict Winner of Third Place Play-Off Between England, Belgium

ST. PETERSBURG, July 14 (Sputnik) - Achilles the cat, who lives at St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum and serves as the animal oracle for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, will predict the winner of the third place play-off between England and Belgium later on Saturday. 14 Jul 2018
Belgium Midfielder Witsel Says Would Prefer Not to Play for Third Place in St. Petersburg

Belgium Midfielder Witsel Says Would Prefer Not to Play for Third Place in St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG, July 13 (Sputnik) - Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel said on Friday that he would prefer not to come back to St. Petersburg for the third place play-off of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, as he would have preferred to play in the final. 14 Jul 2018
Belgium Midfielder Witsel Says All FIFA World Cup Stadiums in Russia 'Simply Fantastic'

Belgium Midfielder Witsel Says All FIFA World Cup Stadiums in Russia 'Simply Fantastic'

ST. PETERSBURG, July 13 (Sputnik) - All of the FIFA World Cup stadiums in Russia are "simply fantastic" but the arena in St. Petersburg is the most beautiful one, Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel said on Friday. 14 Jul 2018
England Head Coach Says Team Can Now Enjoy Playing, No Longer Feels 'Under Siege'

England Head Coach Says Team Can Now Enjoy Playing, No Longer Feels 'Under Siege'

ST. PETERSBURG, July 13 (Sputnik) - England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Friday that, after the team reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1990, his charges could finally enjoy playing for the Three Lions instead of feeling "under siege." 14 Jul 2018
Belgium Midfielder Tielemans Says World Cup Third Place Play-Off 'Matter of Honor'

Belgium Midfielder Tielemans Says World Cup Third Place Play-Off 'Matter of Honor'

MOSCOW, July 12 (Sputnik) - Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans said on Thursday that playing in the World Cup third place play-off against England in St. Petersburg on Saturday would be “a matter of honor” for his team. 13 Jul 2018
Belgium deserved more at World Cup - Vertonghen

Belgium deserved more at World Cup - Vertonghen

Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen said his side "deserved more" at the 2018 FIFA World Cup due to their great performance. 11 Jul 2018
De Bruyne: 'One set piece and that's it'

De Bruyne: 'One set piece and that's it'

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said his side could have won the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 11 Jul 2018
Belgium, France had 50/50 chance to win semi-final - De Bruyne

Belgium, France had 50/50 chance to win semi-final - De Bruyne

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said his side and France both had a 50/50 chance to win the the World Cup semi-final encounter, but one corner kick proved to be decisive. 11 Jul 2018
Deschamps: Young France side will only get better

Deschamps: Young France side will only get better

France head coach Didier Deschamps said his side wanted to make their fans happy. 11 Jul 2018
France seeking Euro 2016 redemption - Umtiti

France seeking Euro 2016 redemption - Umtiti

France defender Samuel Umtiti said his team wanted to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup in order to make up for their defeat in the UEFA Euro 2016 final. 11 Jul 2018
French president and Belgium king attend World Cup semi-final

French president and Belgium king attend World Cup semi-final

French President Emmanuel Macron and Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde are attending the World Cup semi-final in St. Petersburg on Tuesday. 11 Jul 2018
Griezmann, Giroud and Mbappe start in attack for France

Griezmann, Giroud and Mbappe start in attack for France

Forwards Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe have been named in the starting lineup for France in their World Cup semi-final match against Belgium, FIFA announced on their official website on Tuesday. 11 Jul 2018