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World Cup: Three things we learned from Group E

World Cup: Three things we learned from Group E

It's was tipped to be one of the most exciting groups in World Cup and Group E hasn't disappointed, as Serbia, Switzerland and Brazil all vie for a spot in the round of 16. 23 Jun 2018
The Top 10 goals of the World Cup so far

The Top 10 goals of the World Cup so far

There's no denying it - there's been a fair amount of penalties out in Russia, and no shortage of own-goals either. But there's also been some absolute stonkers. 23 Jun 2018
Switzerland v Serbia pic special

Switzerland v Serbia pic special

Xherdan Shaqiri's late winner sparked jubilant celebrations in one dugout and heartbreak in the other. Here's the best of the action from Kaliningrad Stadium. 23 Jun 2018
Serbia v Switzerland player ratings

Serbia v Switzerland player ratings

A late show saved Switzerland as their great run in the group stages continued with a 2-1 victory, thanks to Xerdan Shaqiri. Switzerland have become the first side to come from behind and win a match in the group stages at the 2018 World Cup. 23 Jun 2018
Shaqiri scores late winner to see off Serbia

Shaqiri scores late winner to see off Serbia

Xherdan Shaqiri's last-minute winner moved Switzerland to brink of the knockout stages following a 2-1 win over Serbia in Group C. 23 Jun 2018
Matic says Switzerland will be a step up

Matic says Switzerland will be a step up

Serbia midfielder Nemanja Matic said on Thursday that Switzerland, who they will meet in Kaliningrad in their second Group E match on Friday, are a stronger side than any of the teams they faced in the World Cup qualifiers. 22 Jun 2018
Serbia hold full-squad training ahead of Switzerland game

Serbia hold full-squad training ahead of Switzerland game

All 23 players of the Serbian national football team trained together on Thursday ahead of their second World Cup match against Switzerland. 22 Jun 2018
Petkovic says VAR improves referees' decisions

Petkovic says VAR improves referees' decisions

Switzerland head coach Vladimir Petkovic said Thursday that the video assistant referee (VAR) system helps to develop football and the quality of referees' decisions has improved after its introduction. 22 Jun 2018
Neymar to start against Costa Rica

Neymar to start against Costa Rica

Brazil head coach Tite said on Thursday that his side's star forward Neymar was fit to play and would start in their World Cup match against Costa Rica. 22 Jun 2018
Silva expects tough match against Costa Rica

Silva expects tough match against Costa Rica

Brazil defender Thiago Silva said Thursday that his team would be facing a tough opposition in the form of Costa Rica in their next World Cup match. 22 Jun 2018
Neymar participates in group training ahead of Costa Rica

Neymar participates in group training ahead of Costa Rica

Brazil forward Neymar took part in the team's training session on Thursday ahead of their World Cup match against Costa Rica. 21 Jun 2018
Serbian Sports Minister to attend Switzerland match

Serbian Sports Minister to attend Switzerland match

Serbian Sports Minister Vanja Udovicic will attend his country's second World Cup match against Switzerland in Kaliningrad on Saturday morning AEST. 21 Jun 2018
Neymar trains with team ahead of Costa Rica match

Neymar trains with team ahead of Costa Rica match

Neymar trained with the rest of the Brazil squad, ahead of his side’s next match against Costa Rica, after overcoming an ankle problem, the Brazilian Football Confederation said via their official Twitter account on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Neymar leaves training session after 15 minutes

Neymar leaves training session after 15 minutes

Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil striker Neymar left Tuesday's training session after just 15 minutes, the Spanish media reported on Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Brazil demand an explanation from FIFA for VAR no-show

Brazil demand an explanation from FIFA for VAR no-show

The Brazilian Football Confederation has asked FIFA to explain why the VAR wasn't called into action during the national team's disappointing draw with Switzerland. 19 Jun 2018
'Everything went well' - Brazillian ambassador

'Everything went well' - Brazillian ambassador

Brazilian Ambassador to Russia Antonio Luis Espinola Salgado said Monday that everything went well during his country's first World Cup match against Switzerland which was held in Rostov-on-Don on Sunday and ended in a 1-1 draw. 18 Jun 2018