world cup 2018

Croatia president arrives in Sochi ahead of Russia v Croatia

Croatia president arrives in Sochi ahead of Russia v Croatia

Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic arrived on Saturday in the Russian city of Sochi, which will host the quarter-final match of the World Cup between the Russian and Croatian national teams, press service of the Krasnodar Territory’s administration said in a statement. 8 Jul 2018
Ice hockey star Ovechkin will watch Russia v Croatia on TV

Ice hockey star Ovechkin will watch Russia v Croatia on TV

The NHL's Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin said on Saturday that he would watch the World Cup quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia on TV. 8 Jul 2018
Infantino thanks Kazan for hosting World Cup matches

Infantino thanks Kazan for hosting World Cup matches

FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Kazan on Saturday after the city held its final match of the 2018 World Cup with Brazil falling to a 2-1 defeat against Belgium on Friday. 8 Jul 2018
Russia need disciplined defence, aggressive attack

Russia need disciplined defence, aggressive attack

Former Russia head coach Boris Ignatyev tsaid Russia should be disciplined in the defence and aggressive in the attack in order to beat Croatia in the World Cup quarter-finals. 8 Jul 2018
'High chance' shootout will decide Russia, Croatia semi

'High chance' shootout will decide Russia, Croatia semi

Former Soviet Union coach Gadzhi Gadzhiyev said Russia's chances of winning their World Cup quarter-final in Sochi were “equal” to those of Croatia, and the possibility of the winner being determined by a penalty shootout was “real and quite high.” 8 Jul 2018
Moscow Mayor meets fans on Moscow's Nikolskaya Street

Moscow Mayor meets fans on Moscow's Nikolskaya Street

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin met with fans and city residents on Moscow's Nikolskaya Street ahead of Russia’s match against Croatia that is currently taking place in Sochi, a representative of the mayor’s press service said on Saturday. 8 Jul 2018
England have more chances to advance to semis than Sweden - Ex-Russia Head Coach

England have more chances to advance to semis than Sweden - Ex-Russia Head Coach

England are more likely to beat Sweden and advance to the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, former Russia head coach Boris Ignatyev told Sputnik on Saturday. 7 Jul 2018
Russia have to give 200% to defeat Croatia - LOC Chairman

Russia have to give 200% to defeat Croatia - LOC Chairman

The Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Arkady Dvorkovich, said the Croatian national football team was just as strong as Spain and Russia's players would have to give 200% if they wanted to advance to the semi-finals. 7 Jul 2018
Kane, Sterling to start for England against Sweden

Kane, Sterling to start for England against Sweden

Strikers Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling have been named in the starting lineup for England in their World Cup quarter-final match against Sweden. 7 Jul 2018
Claesson to start for Sweden against England

Claesson to start for Sweden against England

FC Krasnodar midfielder Viktor Claesson has been named in the starting lineup for Sweden in their World Cup quarter-final match against England, FIFA announced on its official website on Saturday. 7 Jul 2018
Croatian President arrives in Russia to attend Quarter-Final match

Croatian President arrives in Russia to attend Quarter-Final match

Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic has arrived in Russia to attend the quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia set to take place in Sochi on Sunday (4am AEST). 7 Jul 2018
Ex-Russia forward: Croatia will be tougher than Spain

Ex-Russia forward: Croatia will be tougher than Spain

Former Russia forward Maksim Buznikin said the World Cup quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia would be tougher than the round of 16 clash with Spain. 7 Jul 2018
Swedish team evacuated from hotel

Swedish team evacuated from hotel

Ahead of one of the biggest games of their lives, players of the Swedish national football received an unwelcome wake-up call when they were evacuated from their hotel rooms by a false alarm. 7 Jul 2018
England favorites to beat Sweden on paper

England favorites to beat Sweden on paper

England are more likely to win the FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Sweden "on paper" but the teams' chances are equal, former Russia striker and head of scouting department at FC Krasnodar Maksim Buznikin told Sputnik on Saturday. 7 Jul 2018
Tite: Neymar almost at the peak of his powers

Tite: Neymar almost at the peak of his powers

Brazil head coach Tite said his side's striker Neymar had almost reached his "top level" at the World Cup in Russia. 7 Jul 2018
France satisfied with safety provided at World Cup - diplomat

France satisfied with safety provided at World Cup - diplomat

Minister-Counsellor of the French Embassy in Russia Paul-Bertrand Barets said French representatives had been very satisfied with the security measures provided  in the host country during the World Cup. 7 Jul 2018