world cup 2018

Brazil coach Tite offered new four-year deal

Brazil coach Tite offered new four-year deal

Brazil's Football Federation (CBF) is offering head coach Tite a new four-year deal, despite the five-times World Champion's elimination in the quarter-finals. 7 Jul 2018
Goalkeeper: Brazil not very  'efficient' against Belgium

Goalkeeper: Brazil not very 'efficient' against Belgium

Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker said that his side was not very "efficient" in the FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Belgium but did not play poorly and their defeat "was just bad luck." 7 Jul 2018
Medvedev to attend Russia v Croatia

Medvedev to attend Russia v Croatia

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev will on Saturday attend the 2018 World Cup quarter-finals match between Russia and Croatia in the Russian city of Sochi, where he will also meet with Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic. 7 Jul 2018
Willian apologises to fans for Brazil's loss to Belgium

Willian apologises to fans for Brazil's loss to Belgium

Brazil midfielder Willian apologised to his team's fans for their performance during the World Cup quarter-final match against Belgium. 7 Jul 2018
Firmino says Brazil's elimination a 'huge blow'

Firmino says Brazil's elimination a 'huge blow'

Brazil forward Roberto Firmino said elimination from the World Cup after a 2-1 quarter-final defeat by Belgium in Kazan was a massive hit to his team. 7 Jul 2018
Belgium defender 'upset' to face French friends in World Cup semi

Belgium defender 'upset' to face French friends in World Cup semi

Belgium defender Thomas Meunier said he was "a little bit upset" that his side would have to face France in the World Cup semi-final match, as he had friends in the team. 7 Jul 2018
World Cup unfolding 'perfectly' for Belgium - Tielemans

World Cup unfolding 'perfectly' for Belgium - Tielemans

The 2018 World Cup is playing out "perfectly" for Belgium, midfielder Youri Tielemans said after his team’s victory over Brazil on Saturday (AEST). 7 Jul 2018
Russia thanks fans ahead of Croatia clash

Russia thanks fans ahead of Croatia clash

The Russian national team addressed fans via their official Twitter account thanking them for their support and promising to “give their all and even more” to win their quarter-final match against Croatia in Sochi on Sunday morning (AEST). 7 Jul 2018
Lukaku 'truly happy' as long as Belgium 'doing great'

Lukaku 'truly happy' as long as Belgium 'doing great'

Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku said he was "truly happy" as long as his team were "doing great." 7 Jul 2018
Witsel: Belgium 'made history' with Brazil win

Witsel: Belgium 'made history' with Brazil win

Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel said on Friday night that his team "made history" by beating Brazil in their World Cup quarter-final match. 7 Jul 2018
Chadli calls Belgium's defeat of Brazil a 'miracle'

Chadli calls Belgium's defeat of Brazil a 'miracle'

Belgium midfielder Nacer Chadli said beating Brazil in the World Cup quarter-final was a "miracle." 7 Jul 2018
'Minimal' difference between France and Belgium - De Bruyne

'Minimal' difference between France and Belgium - De Bruyne

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said the difference between his team and France, who they will play against in the first World Cup semi-final in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, was “minimal.” 7 Jul 2018
Tactical advantage helped Belgium - Martinez

Tactical advantage helped Belgium - Martinez

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said their tactical advantage helped his team beat Brazil in the World Cup quarter-final match. 7 Jul 2018
Tite: Quarter-final between Belgium and Brazil was a beautiful game

Tite: Quarter-final between Belgium and Brazil was a beautiful game

The World Cup quarter-final game between Brazil and Belgium was a "beautiful" match between two incredible teams, Brazil head coach Tite said on Friday night. 7 Jul 2018
Colombia thank Russia for hospitality at World Cup

Colombia thank Russia for hospitality at World Cup

Colombia thanked 2018 World Cup hosts Russia for their hospitality on Saturday. 7 Jul 2018
Tite says Belgium played incredibly

Tite says Belgium played incredibly

Belgium played "incredibly" well in their World Cup quarter-final against Brazil on Friday, and there was no luck involved in their victory, according to Brazil head coach Tite. 7 Jul 2018