world cup 2018

Ex-Argentina forward Cavenaghi hails 'beautiful' Spartak Stadium

Ex-Argentina forward Cavenaghi hails 'beautiful' Spartak Stadium

Former Spartak Moscow and Argentina forward Fernando Cavenaghi said on Saturday after the match between Argentina and Iceland that Spartak Stadium was "beautiful". 17 Jun 2018
Swiss President has great expectations of the national team

Swiss President has great expectations of the national team

Swiss President Alain Berset said Saturday that the country's fans "expected much" from their team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 17 Jun 2018
'Get used to it' says Deschamps as he gives VAR the nod

'Get used to it' says Deschamps as he gives VAR the nod

France head coach Didier Deschamps has voiced his support for VAR and said teams had better "start getting used to it." 17 Jun 2018
Keeper Halldorsson scoops MOTM award

Keeper Halldorsson scoops MOTM award

Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Thor Halldorsson was named the man of the match after making seven saves in 1-1 match against Argentina, including saving a penalty from Lionel Messi, at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Gudmundsson injured in Argentina draw

Gudmundsson injured in Argentina draw

Iceland midfieder Johann Gudmundsson was replaced in the World Cup match against Argentina after receiving an injury in the second half of the match. 17 Jun 2018
Argentina held by World Cup debutants Iceland

Argentina held by World Cup debutants Iceland

Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by Iceland, who were making their first ever World Cup appearance, in their' first match at 2018 FIFA World Cup at Moscow's Spartak Stadium on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Griezmann praises Australia's organisation

Griezmann praises Australia's organisation

France forward Antoine Griezmann said Saturday Australia, their 2018 FIFA World Cup opening match rivals, were "a difficult team". 17 Jun 2018
Juric: France didn't create much

Juric: France didn't create much

Tomi Juric believes France struggled to create attacking opportunities against the Socceroos, and the Green and Gold can take plenty of positives from their 2018 World Cup opener. 17 Jun 2018
Pogba: Australia knew their stuff

Pogba: Australia knew their stuff

Match-winner Paul Pogba praised Australia for doing their homework and said the Socceroos have shown France just what they're in for in Russia. 17 Jun 2018
Messi becomes the first player to fail from the spot in Russia

Messi becomes the first player to fail from the spot in Russia

Argentina forward Lionel Messi became the first player to miss a penalty at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, as his side were held to a 1-1 draw by Iceland. 17 Jun 2018
Coach Deschamps Says France’s Next Match Against ‘Passionate’ Peru Side ‘Won’t Be Easy’

Coach Deschamps Says France’s Next Match Against ‘Passionate’ Peru Side ‘Won’t Be Easy’

France head coach Didier Deschamps said Saturday that their upcoming match with Peru would not be easy because the South American team played with “passion” and would be well supported by their traveling fans. 17 Jun 2018
France Head Coach Deschamps Says Team 'Lacked Speed' in World Cup Match Against Australia

France Head Coach Deschamps Says Team 'Lacked Speed' in World Cup Match Against Australia

France head coach Didier Deschamps said Saturday that his team "lacked speed and passing accuracy" in their FIFA World Cup encounter with Australia, which took place in Kazan earlier on Saturday and  ended in a 2-1 victory for the French side. 17 Jun 2018
Griezmann: Penalty call was spot-on

Griezmann: Penalty call was spot-on

Antoine Griezmann has denied any claims he dived in France’s 2-1 win over Australia in Kazan on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
‘Everyone makes mistakes...” - van Marwijk on ref's VAR call

‘Everyone makes mistakes...” - van Marwijk on ref's VAR call

Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk believes referee Andres Cunha did not look confident when the VAR intervened in Australia’s 2-1 loss to France in Kazan. 17 Jun 2018
Ex-Slovakia Forward Jakubko Says Russia Can Beat Egypt, Uruguay in FIFA World Cup Matches

Ex-Slovakia Forward Jakubko Says Russia Can Beat Egypt, Uruguay in FIFA World Cup Matches

Former Amkar Perm and Slovakia forward Martin Jakubko told Sputnik on Saturday that Russia could beat Egypt and Saudi Arabia in the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches. 17 Jun 2018
France v Australia player ratings

France v Australia player ratings

The famous French arrogance took a hit tonight and the Socceroos made a nation proud. 16 Jun 2018

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