world cup 2018

Three Croatia players miss training ahead of England semi-final

Three Croatia players miss training ahead of England semi-final

Croatia goalkeeper Danijel Subasic, as well as defenders Dejan Lovren and Sime Vrsaljko missed Monday's training session ahead of the semi-final match against England. 10 Jul 2018
Croatia Forward Kramaric Praises England Forward Vardy Ahead of World Cup Semi-Final Clash

Croatia Forward Kramaric Praises England Forward Vardy Ahead of World Cup Semi-Final Clash

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Croatia forward Andrej Kramaric praised England forward Jamie Vardy on Monday, saying that he was "one of the best strikers." 10 Jul 2018
Brazil Fans Did Not Throw Eggs at National Team's Bus, Video Outdated - Reports

Brazil Fans Did Not Throw Eggs at National Team's Bus, Video Outdated - Reports

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - A video showing a group of Brazilian fans throwing eggs at the team’s bus was first published online three months ago and was not related to Brazil’s return home following the World Cup in Russia. 10 Jul 2018
Ex-Germany Striker Kuranyi Says Russia Impressed Most at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Ex-Germany Striker Kuranyi Says Russia Impressed Most at 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Former Dynamo Moscow and Germany striker Kevin Kuranyi said on Monday that Russia impressed him the most of all the teams competing at the World Cup. 10 Jul 2018
Almost 30% of Russians Consider France Favorites to Win FIFA World Cup - Poll

Almost 30% of Russians Consider France Favorites to Win FIFA World Cup - Poll

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Almost 30 percent of Russians consider France the favorites to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup, a poll by Mediascope research company revealed Monday. 10 Jul 2018
FIFA Gives Insufficient Response to Croatian Player's Statements - Russian Lawmaker

FIFA Gives Insufficient Response to Croatian Player's Statements - Russian Lawmaker

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - A member of the Russian lower house's Committee for Physical Culture, Sport, Tourism and Youth Affairs Dmitry Svishchev said on Monday that FIFA's reaction to the statements made by Croatia defender Domagoj Vida was insufficient. 10 Jul 2018
Ex-Germany Forward Kuranyi Hopes Croatia Can Win World Cup

Ex-Germany Forward Kuranyi Hopes Croatia Can Win World Cup

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Former Dynamo Moscow and Germany forward Kevin Kuranyi said on Monday that he hoped Croatia could win this year’s World Cup. 10 Jul 2018
France, Belgium Semi-Final to Be 'Difficult' for Belgium Coach Henry - France Head Coach

France, Belgium Semi-Final to Be 'Difficult' for Belgium Coach Henry - France Head Coach

ST. PETERSBURG, July 9 (Sputnik) - France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday that the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final encounter between his side and Belgium would be difficult for Belgium assistant coach and former France striker Thierry Henry as he would have to come up against his native country. 10 Jul 2018
France's Strength in Combination of Young, Experienced Players - Goalkeeper Lloris

France's Strength in Combination of Young, Experienced Players - Goalkeeper Lloris

ST. PETERSBURG, July 9 (Sputnik) - France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said on Monday that the team had benefited from a combination of young talents and experienced players in their squad. 10 Jul 2018
UK Foreign Office Advises World Cup Fans Visiting Russia to Remain 'Vigilant'

UK Foreign Office Advises World Cup Fans Visiting Russia to Remain 'Vigilant'

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - The UK Foreign Office published on Monday the formal advice to the citizens traveling to Russia for England's semi-final match against Croatia, urging the fans to remain "vigilant" due to political tensions between the United Kingdom and Russia. 10 Jul 2018
Brazil Fans Throw Eggs at Bus as National Team Returns Home After World Cup Exit

Brazil Fans Throw Eggs at Bus as National Team Returns Home After World Cup Exit

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - A group of Brazilian fans threw eggs at the bus that carried the national team after their return from the FIFA World Cup in Russia, where they were eliminated after losing 2-1 to Belgium in the quarter-finals. 10 Jul 2018
Russia Midfielder Samedov Says Quit International Football to Spend More Time With Kids

Russia Midfielder Samedov Says Quit International Football to Spend More Time With Kids

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Spartak Moscow midfielder Aleksandr Samedov, who announced his retirement from the national team after Russia's elimination from this summer's FIFA World Cup, said on Monday that his wife was due to give birth in August and that he wanted to spend more time with his kids. 10 Jul 2018
England Have Good Chances to Win World Cup - Defender Young

England Have Good Chances to Win World Cup - Defender Young

ST. PETERSBURG, July 9 (Sputnik) - England defender Ashley Young said on Monday that his team had good chances to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 10 Jul 2018
Russia Head Coach Cherchesov to Support Belgium in Remaining World Cup Matches

Russia Head Coach Cherchesov to Support Belgium in Remaining World Cup Matches

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Monday that he will be supporting Belgium for the rest of the FIFA World Cup. 10 Jul 2018
Croatian Football Federation Suspends Coaching Assistant Vukojevic From World Cup Duties

Croatian Football Federation Suspends Coaching Assistant Vukojevic From World Cup Duties

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) has suspended coaching assistant Ognjen Vukojevic from his duties at this summer's FIFA World Cup in Russia, the federation announced on its official website on Monday. 10 Jul 2018
No Plans to Shift Men's Final at Wimbledon to Avoid Clash With FIFA World Cup Finale

No Plans to Shift Men's Final at Wimbledon to Avoid Clash With FIFA World Cup Finale

LONDON, July 9 (Sputnik) - The Wimbledon men's final will not be moved to a different time even if the match coincides with the 2018 FIFA World Cup final, where England could play should they beat Croatia on Wednesday, Chief Executive of the All England Tennis Club Richard Lewis said on Monday. 10 Jul 2018

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