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Nothing 'shameful' in Russia's performance against Spain

Nothing 'shameful' in Russia's performance against Spain

Lithuania head coach Edgaras Jankauskas told Sputnik on Thursday that there was nothing "shameful" in Russia's performance in their World Cup round of 16 match against Spain. 6 Jul 2018
Torreira's dizzying rise from fifth league football to the World Cup

Torreira's dizzying rise from fifth league football to the World Cup

Uruguay midfielder Lucas Torreira admits it's been a heady rise from the lower leagues to the heights of international football. 6 Jul 2018
Belgium Do Not Need Extra Motivation Ahead of World Cup France Quarter-Final - Head Coach

Belgium Do Not Need Extra Motivation Ahead of World Cup France Quarter-Final - Head Coach

KAZAN, July 5 (Sputnik) - Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said on Thursday that his side did not need any extra motivation ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Brazil. 6 Jul 2018
Belgium Head Coach Martinez Says VAR Helpful at FIFA World Cup

Belgium Head Coach Martinez Says VAR Helpful at FIFA World Cup

KAZAN, July 5 (Sputnik) - Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said on Thursday that the video assistant referee (VAR) system that had been launched at the FIFA World Cup in Russia was beneficial for football. 6 Jul 2018
Brazil Best Team of 2018 World Cup, But Belgium Will Try to Win - Belgium Striker Lukaku

Brazil Best Team of 2018 World Cup, But Belgium Will Try to Win - Belgium Striker Lukaku

KAZAN, July 5 (Sputnik) - Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku said on Thursday that Brazil were the best team of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and that the quarter-final match against Brazil would become a test for Belgium. 6 Jul 2018
Russia Do Everything to Provide High Level of Organization, Safety at World Cup - LOC

Russia Do Everything to Provide High Level of Organization, Safety at World Cup - LOC

MOSCOW, July 5 (Sputnik) - Chairman of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Local Organizing Committee Arkady Dvorkovich said on Thursday that Russia were doing everything to provide the highest level of organization and safety at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 6 Jul 2018
Uruguay Forward Cavani's Appearance in France Quarter-Final Match Still Uncertain - Coach

Uruguay Forward Cavani's Appearance in France Quarter-Final Match Still Uncertain - Coach

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 5 (Sputnik) - Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said on Thursday that information regarding forward Edinson Cavani's participation in the team's quarter-final game against France would be revealed only on the day of the match. 6 Jul 2018
Uruguay Want to Replicate Success of First Half of 20th Century at World Cup - Head Coach

Uruguay Want to Replicate Success of First Half of 20th Century at World Cup - Head Coach

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 5 (Sputnik) - Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said on Thursday that his team would like to replicate their success of the first half of the 20th century at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 6 Jul 2018
Spartak Moscow Defender Says Russia Could Reach World Cup Final

Spartak Moscow Defender Says Russia Could Reach World Cup Final

MOSCOW, July 5 (Sputnik) - Spartak Moscow defender Dmitri Kombarov told Sputnik on Thursday that Russia could make it to the World Cup final. 6 Jul 2018
Uruguay Head Coach Says 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia 'Best in History'

Uruguay Head Coach Says 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia 'Best in History'

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 5 (Sputnik) - Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said on Thursday that the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia was "the best World Cup in history." 6 Jul 2018
Lukaku: Neymar is not an 'actor'

Lukaku: Neymar is not an 'actor'

Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku said Brazil star Neymar was not an "actor" but one of the best football players in the world. 6 Jul 2018
England's FIFA World Cup Triumph to Be 'Absolute Good' for UK Economy - Bank of England

England's FIFA World Cup Triumph to Be 'Absolute Good' for UK Economy - Bank of England

MOSCOW, July 5 (Sputnik) - Governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney said on Thursday that England's triumph at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia would be an "absolute good" for the UK economy. 6 Jul 2018
England Defender Stones Says No Easy Games in Quarter-Finals of World Cup

England Defender Stones Says No Easy Games in Quarter-Finals of World Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, July 5 (Sputnik) - England defender John Stones said Thursday that there were no easy games in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. 6 Jul 2018
LOC Chairman Hopes Russia Players Give 200% in World Cup Game Against Croatia

LOC Chairman Hopes Russia Players Give 200% in World Cup Game Against Croatia

MOSCOW, July 5 (Sputnik) - Chairman of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Arkady Dvorkovich told Sputnik on Thursday that he was hopeful that all Russia players would give their all in order to beat Croatia in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. 6 Jul 2018
Qatari Ambassador Confirms Meeting Between Emir Al Thani, Putin Planned for Next Week

Qatari Ambassador Confirms Meeting Between Emir Al Thani, Putin Planned for Next Week

MOSCOW, July 5 (Sputnik) - Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will to come to Russia for the finals of the FIFA World Cup and plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin next week, Qatar's Ambassador to Russia Fahad Attiyah told Sputnik on Thursday. 6 Jul 2018
Experience of 2014 World Cup to Help France in Uruguay Quarter-Final - Goalkeeper Lloris

Experience of 2014 World Cup to Help France in Uruguay Quarter-Final - Goalkeeper Lloris

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 5 (Sputnik) - France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said on Thursday that some of his teammates' experience of the 2014 World Cup will help them in the quarter-final match against Uruguay in Nizhny Novgorod on Friday. 6 Jul 2018

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