world cup 2018

Belgium Worry They Have Less Fans at Semi-Final Against France - Defender Vermaelen

Belgium Worry They Have Less Fans at Semi-Final Against France - Defender Vermaelen

MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen said on Sunday that the team are worried their fans may be in minority in the stands at the World Cup semi-final match against France. 9 Jul 2018
Croatian Football Federation asks its players to avoid political statements at World Cup

Croatian Football Federation asks its players to avoid political statements at World Cup

MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Croatian Football Federation (HNS) called upon the players of Croatia national team to avoid making any political statements at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia in an official statement on the federation’s website. 9 Jul 2018
Belgium have players who can win Ballon D'Or award - Defender Vermaelen

Belgium have players who can win Ballon D'Or award - Defender Vermaelen

MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen said on Sunday that the team has players who can win the Ballon d'Or award. 9 Jul 2018
France Could Be Tougher Opponent Than Brazil - Belgium Defender Vermaelen

France Could Be Tougher Opponent Than Brazil - Belgium Defender Vermaelen

MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen said on Sunday that the upcoming World Cup semi-final against France could turn out to be even more difficult than their game with Brazil in the quarter-finals. 9 Jul 2018
Russia Head Coach Cherchesov Coped With Task at 2018 World Cup - Ex-USSR Forward Dmitriev

Russia Head Coach Cherchesov Coped With Task at 2018 World Cup - Ex-USSR Forward Dmitriev

MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov coped with the task he was confronted with at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and should stay in charge of the national team, former USSR striker and 1988 European Championship runner-up Sergey Dmitriev told Sputnik on Sunday. 9 Jul 2018
France top scorer Henry shares experience with Belgium team - Midfielder Chadli

France top scorer Henry shares experience with Belgium team - Midfielder Chadli

MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Belgium's second assistant coach and France's record goalscorer Thierry Henry has shared his experience with the Belgium team ahead of their World Cup semi-final match against France. 9 Jul 2018
Goalkeeper Akinfeev given bouquet of tomatoes during Russia team meeting with fans

Goalkeeper Akinfeev given bouquet of tomatoes during Russia team meeting with fans

Russia team fans gave goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev a bouquet of tomatoes during meeting with supporters, which took place at the FIFA Fan Fest at Vorobyovy Gory on Sunday. 9 Jul 2018
Russia Deserve Praise for Performance at World Cup - Ex-Football Union President

Russia Deserve Praise for Performance at World Cup - Ex-Football Union President

MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Former Russian Football Union President Vyacheslav Koloskov told Sputnik on Sunday that Russia deserve praise for their performance at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 9 Jul 2018
Russia Striker Smolov Shares Fans Sentiments After Defeat by Croatia

Russia Striker Smolov Shares Fans Sentiments After Defeat by Croatia

MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) -Russia striker Fedor Smolov, who did not convert his spot kick against Croatia in the penalty shootout after the Saturday's quarter-final ended in 2-2 draw, said that totally understands the sentiments Russian fans might have towards him now. 9 Jul 2018
Belgium Hold Limited Training Session Ahead of World Cup Semi-Final Against France

Belgium Hold Limited Training Session Ahead of World Cup Semi-Final Against France

MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Belgium held a limited training session ahead of their World Cup semi-final match against France. 9 Jul 2018
Russia Upset but Proud After World Cup Quarter-Final Against Croatia - Striker Dzyuba

Russia Upset but Proud After World Cup Quarter-Final Against Croatia - Striker Dzyuba

MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Russia striker Artem Dzyuba said on Sunday that the team are upset after their World Cup quarter-final match against Croatia but are also "extremely proud". 9 Jul 2018
Thousands of Fans Chant 'Great Job' to Russia Players After FIFA World Cup

Thousands of Fans Chant 'Great Job' to Russia Players After FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Thousands of fans chanted "Great job" to the Russia's players at a meeting with the national team in Moscow following the team's successful performance at the home World Cup despite being knocked out on Saturday. 9 Jul 2018
FIFA Issues Warning to Croatia Defender Vida for Shouting 'Glory to Ukraine!' - Reports

FIFA Issues Warning to Croatia Defender Vida for Shouting 'Glory to Ukraine!' - Reports

MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - FIFA has issued a warning to Croatia defender Domagoj Vida, who shouted "Glory to Ukraine!" after his side's World Cup quarter-final victory over Russia, media reported on Sunday. 9 Jul 2018
Russia to Do Better at Next FIFA World Cup But Need Fans' Support - Head Coach Cherchesov

Russia to Do Better at Next FIFA World Cup But Need Fans' Support - Head Coach Cherchesov

MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Sunday that the national team would do even better at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar but it would be more difficult without so much support from their fans. 9 Jul 2018
Russia Played 'Decently' at FIFA World Cup, Showed Perseverance - Ex-USSR Forward

Russia Played 'Decently' at FIFA World Cup, Showed Perseverance - Ex-USSR Forward

MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Former USSR forward Sergey Dmitriyev told Sputnik on Sunday that Russia played well at this summer's tournament and showed perseverance and dedication. 9 Jul 2018
Russia Midfielder Cheryshev Thanks His Country For Support at 2018 World Cup

Russia Midfielder Cheryshev Thanks His Country For Support at 2018 World Cup

MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Russia midfielder Denis Cheryshev said on Sunday in a video the Russian Football Union posted online, that he is grateful for the support his country gave him and the team at this year's World Cup. 8 Jul 2018

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