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Over 100,000 Foreign Fans From 145 Countries to Visit Samara During 2018 World Cup

Over 100,000 Foreign Fans From 145 Countries to Visit Samara During 2018 World Cup

More than 100,000 foreign fans from 145 countries will visit Samara during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, acting head of the Samara Region's tourism department Mikhail Maltsev said Friday. 16 Jun 2018
27,000 Fans Attend Uruguay v Egypt

27,000 Fans Attend Uruguay v Egypt

There were plenty of empty seats in the FIFA World Cup Group A game between Uruguay and Egypt as 27,015 spectators showed up. 16 Jun 2018
Late drama: Gimenez header snatches victory for Uruguay over Egypt

Late drama: Gimenez header snatches victory for Uruguay over Egypt

Uruguay defender Jose Maria Gimenez headed home Carlos Sanchez's long free-kick to hand Uruguay a 1-0 win over Egypt in their first match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Croatia v Nigeria player ratings

Croatia v Nigeria player ratings

They can't all be classics. Croatia beat Nigeria 2-0 to take control of Group D after a rather drab affair in Kaliningrad. 16 Jun 2018
Saudis deny reports of player punishments for opening night horroshow

Saudis deny reports of player punishments for opening night horroshow

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has denied media reports which claimed that the national team's players will be facing certain "penalties" after a devastating 5-0 defeat by Russia in the World Cup opening match at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Thursday. 15 Jun 2018
Bert: We Must Be 'Well-Organised' to Beat France

Bert: We Must Be 'Well-Organised' to Beat France

Australia head coach Bert van Marwijk said Friday that his team must be "very well-organised" if they want to beat France in their first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 15 Jun 2018
Van Marwijk refuses to consider Saudi-style smashing

Van Marwijk refuses to consider Saudi-style smashing

Bert van Marwijk says if he thought that the Socceroos might be mauled by France like Saudi Arabia were in their World Cup opener yesterday, he wouldn't be turning up. 15 Jun 2018
Hierro Supports De Gea After Costly Error

Hierro Supports De Gea After Costly Error

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said he was supporting his team's goalkeeper David de Gea who made a costly error during Spain's 3-3 draw with Portugal with Sochi on Friday. 15 Jun 2018
Ronaldo's hat-trick earns Portugal 3-3 draw with spain

Ronaldo's hat-trick earns Portugal 3-3 draw with spain

Cristiano Ronaldo's Sublime Hat-Trick Helped Portugal to Earn 3-3 Draw With Spain in Teams' First Match at the 2018 World Cup in Russia on Friday. 15 Jun 2018
Guus Hiddink saves the day...again!

Guus Hiddink saves the day...again!

An Australian fan in Moscow was greeted with a pleasant surprise in Moscow this week. 15 Jun 2018
Iceland Want to Spring Surprise at 2018 FIFA World Cup - Captain Gunnarsson

Iceland Want to Spring Surprise at 2018 FIFA World Cup - Captain Gunnarsson

Iceland midfielder and captain Aron Gunnarsson said Friday that Iceland wanted to give their fans "a surprise" at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 15 Jun 2018
Deschamps: Let's win the opener before we start talking about the title

Deschamps: Let's win the opener before we start talking about the title

France head coach Didier Deschamps said Friday that beating Australia in their first group-stage match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup was crucial for the team. 15 Jun 2018
Iceland refuse to lose their cool against the big boys

Iceland refuse to lose their cool against the big boys

Iceland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said on Friday that his team would not fear anyone if they get past the group stage at the FIFA World Cup in Russia. 15 Jun 2018
Lloris on Roos clash: 'It’s going to be a battle'

Lloris on Roos clash: 'It’s going to be a battle'

Gloveman Hugo Lloris is adamant France will be treating Australia with respect when the pair lock horns in Kazan Arena tomorrow night (8pm AEST). 15 Jun 2018
Iceland boss: We won't man-mark Messi

Iceland boss: We won't man-mark Messi

Iceland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson won't be heaping the daunting task of keeping Lionel Messi quiet on any individual player. 15 Jun 2018
Kimmich: Don't call me the next Philipp Lahm

Kimmich: Don't call me the next Philipp Lahm

Bayern Munich and Germany defender Joshua Kimmich said Friday that he did not try to follow in the footsteps of former Germany defender Philipp Lahm, but did his best to evolve into a strong player with a style of his own. 15 Jun 2018

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