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Ki Sung-Yueng hopes fans can help the atmosphere

Ki Sung-Yueng hopes fans can help the atmosphere

South Korea midfielder and captain Ki Sung-yueng said on Sunday that it was good to see a lot of fans ahead of his side's first World Cup match against Sweden. 18 Jun 2018
Belgium respect Panama says Martinez

Belgium respect Panama says Martinez

Belgium have immense respect for Panama, who are dangerous opponents for any team in the World Cup, Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Miranchuk says Egypt are like Saudi Arabia but more organized

Miranchuk says Egypt are like Saudi Arabia but more organized

Egypt are like Saudi Arabia, but are more organized and disciplined, Russia midfielder Anton Miranchuk said on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Over 1 million fans attended fan fest

Over 1 million fans attended fan fest

The FIFA Fan Fest has been attended by more than one million fans since the beginning of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, FIFA said on Twitter on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
The fans were unreal says Behich

The fans were unreal says Behich

Full-back Aziz Behich praised the Aussie fans who turned out in force for their World Cup opener against France on Saturday. 18 Jun 2018
Ivanovic becomes Serbia's most capped player

Ivanovic becomes Serbia's most capped player

Zenit St. Petersburg and Serbia defender Branislav Ivanovic became Serbia's most capped player after the FIFA World Cup match against  Costa Rica, FIFA announced on their Twitter account on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Kolarov named man of the match against Costa Rica

Kolarov named man of the match against Costa Rica

Serbia defender and captain Aleksandar Kolarov was named the best player of the game following his side’s 1-0 win over Costa Rica in their opening match of the World Cup in Samara. 18 Jun 2018
Costa Rica v Serbia player ratings

Costa Rica v Serbia player ratings

A sublime free-kick from captain Aleksander Kolarov was enough for Serbia to take a vital three points in the opening match of Group E. 18 Jun 2018
Serbia defeat Costa Rica in Group E opener

Serbia defeat Costa Rica in Group E opener

Serbia defeated Costa Rica 1-0 in in the Group E opener at the World Cup. 18 Jun 2018
Cheryshev says Salah is a great player but not world class

Cheryshev says Salah is a great player but not world class

Former Russia forward Dmitri Cheryshev said on Sunday that although Egypt forward Mohamed Salah was an exceptional player, he was not in the same class as the likes of Neymar, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. 17 Jun 2018
Gomez says Belgium are not World Cup favorites

Gomez says Belgium are not World Cup favorites

Panama head coach Hernan Dario Gomez said on Sunday that although his team was facing World Cup favorites Belgium in their first Group G match, they had a chance to achieve some results. 17 Jun 2018
Caceres to officiate Russia v Egypt

Caceres to officiate Russia v Egypt

Paraguayan Referee Enrique Caceres will officiate the World Cup Group A match between hosts Russia and Egypt, FIFA's press service said on Sunday. 17 Jun 2018
Fans gave Socceroos extra zip - Jedinak

Fans gave Socceroos extra zip - Jedinak

Mile Jedinak has hailed the Aussie fans who turned up to Kazan Arena on Saturday, revealing it gave the team palpable excitement. 17 Jun 2018
Swedish players told line ups the day before matches

Swedish players told line ups the day before matches

Sweden head coach Janne Andersson said on Sunday that he had made it a rule to announce starting line-ups to the team a day before matches. 17 Jun 2018
Russia players 'understand their responsibility' - Deputy PM

Russia players 'understand their responsibility' - Deputy PM

NOVOGORSK, June 17 (Sputnik) - The Russian national team understands the responsibility it has at their "home" FIFA World Cup, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko said on Sunday. 17 Jun 2018
Paraguayan ref to officiate Russia v Egypt clash

Paraguayan ref to officiate Russia v Egypt clash

Paraguayan Referee Enrique Caceres will officiate the World Cup Group A match between hosts Russia and Egypt, FIFA's press service said on Sunday. 17 Jun 2018

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