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Russians reckon France will win the tournament

Russians reckon France will win the tournament

Most Russians think France will win the 2018 World Cup, a poll conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VTsIOM) has revealed. 10 Jul 2018
Psychic cat backs Belgium to beat France

Psychic cat backs Belgium to beat France

Achilles the Cat, Russia 2018's animal oracle, has summoned his psychic powers and predicted Belgium will beat France in the morning. 10 Jul 2018
England expects 10,000 supporters to attend Croatia clash - reports

England expects 10,000 supporters to attend Croatia clash - reports

The English Football Association expects some 10,000 fans at the FIFA World Cup semi-final match between England and Croatia, the UK media reported. 10 Jul 2018
Five things and more you should know about Belgium v France

Five things and more you should know about Belgium v France

Ahead of the semi-final versus France, Belgian journalist Gillaume Maebe from national newspaper Het Nieuwsblad dissects his country’s chances against Les Blues. 10 Jul 2018
Belgium face France in World Cup semi on Wednesday morning (AEST)

Belgium face France in World Cup semi on Wednesday morning (AEST)

Belgium will face neighbours France in the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final match that will take place at the St. Petersburg Stadium on Wednesday (4am AEST). 10 Jul 2018
World Cup oracle cat to predict winner of France-Belgium

World Cup oracle cat to predict winner of France-Belgium

Achilles the cat, who lives at St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum and serves as the animal oracle for the FIFA World Cup, will predict the winner of the World Cup semi-final match between France and Belgium on Tuesday, St. Petersburg's Committee for Tourism Development said. 10 Jul 2018
Dzagoev 'ambivalent' about Russia's World Cup performances

Dzagoev 'ambivalent' about Russia's World Cup performances

Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev said he had "ambivalent" impressions of his side's performance at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and that Russia could have qualified for the semi-finals. 10 Jul 2018
Macron to arrive in St. Petersburg for semi-final between France and Belgium

Macron to arrive in St. Petersburg for semi-final between France and Belgium

French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in the Russian city of St. Petersburg later on Tuesday to support his national team during their World Cup semi-final match against neighbors Belgium. 10 Jul 2018
Coach gave Belgium faith to win World Cup - De Bruyne

Coach gave Belgium faith to win World Cup - De Bruyne

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said on Monday that the team's head coach Roberto Martinez made them believe they can win the World Cup. 10 Jul 2018
Around 14 million Russians watched Croatia v Russia on TV

Around 14 million Russians watched Croatia v Russia on TV

Nearly 14 millions Russians watched the World Cup quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia, broadcast live on Russia's Channel One, a survey revealed Monday. 10 Jul 2018
FIFA fines former Croatia coaching assistant Vukojevic $15,000 for unsporting behaviour

FIFA fines former Croatia coaching assistant Vukojevic $15,000 for unsporting behaviour

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has taken a decision to fine former Croatia player Ognjen Vukojevic 15,000 Swiss francs (about AUS$20,250) for his unsporting behaviour following the World Cup quarter-final encounter with hosts Russia. 10 Jul 2018
Russia to consider applying bid to host summer Olympic Games

Russia to consider applying bid to host summer Olympic Games

The Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2018 World Cup Arkady Dvorkovich said on Monday that Russia may bid to host the Summer Olympic Games. 10 Jul 2018
LOC Chairman Says Took Into Account Croatian Football Federation's Decision on Vukojevic

LOC Chairman Says Took Into Account Croatian Football Federation's Decision on Vukojevic

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Arkady Dvorkovich said on Monday that the Croatian Football Federation's (HNS) decision to suspended coaching assistant Ognjen Vukojevic from his duties at the tournament had been taken into account. 10 Jul 2018
Ex-CSKA Forward Musa Says Russia Veteran Defender Ignashevich 'Fantastic Leader'

Ex-CSKA Forward Musa Says Russia Veteran Defender Ignashevich 'Fantastic Leader'

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Former CSKA Moscow forward Ahmed Musa, who currently plays for Leicester City and Nigeria, praised his former CSKA teammate, Russia veteran defender Sergey Ignashevich, on Monday, saying that he was a "fantastic leader." 10 Jul 2018
LOC Chairman Praises Russia’s Grade ‘A’ World Cup Performance

LOC Chairman Praises Russia’s Grade ‘A’ World Cup Performance

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Arkady Dvorkovich said on Monday that he would grade the national team’s performance at the tournament with an "A. 10 Jul 2018
Belgium Footballers 'Unique' Due to 'Incredible Footballing Brain' - Head Coach

Belgium Footballers 'Unique' Due to 'Incredible Footballing Brain' - Head Coach

ST. PETERSBURG, July 9 (Sputnik) - Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said on Monday that Belgian footballers were "unique" due to their technical skills and "incredible footballing brain." 10 Jul 2018

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