world cup 2018

France Captain Lloris Praises Uruguay Strikers Cavani, Suarez Ahead of World Cup Clash

France Captain Lloris Praises Uruguay Strikers Cavani, Suarez Ahead of World Cup Clash

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 5 (Sputnik) - France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris praised Uruguay strikers Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez on Thursday, saying that the two were "one of the most beautiful attacking duos in the world." 6 Jul 2018
Brazil Head Coach 'Could Not Be More Happy' With Striker Neymar's Performance at World Cup

Brazil Head Coach 'Could Not Be More Happy' With Striker Neymar's Performance at World Cup

KAZAN, July 5 (Sputnik) - Brazil head coach Tite said on Thursday that he "could not be more happy" with striker Neymar's performance at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 6 Jul 2018
Maradona Apologizes for Criticizing US Referee Geiger After Colombia-England Match

Maradona Apologizes for Criticizing US Referee Geiger After Colombia-England Match

MOSCOW, July 5 (Sputnik) - Argentina legend Diego Maradona apologized on Thursday for lashing out at US referee Mark Geiger, who officiated Tuesday's FIFA World Cup round of 16 match between Colombia and England. 6 Jul 2018
World Cup Revealed UK-Russia Grassroots Ties That Gov'ts Should Emulate - Think Tank

World Cup Revealed UK-Russia Grassroots Ties That Gov'ts Should Emulate - Think Tank

MOSCOW, July 5 (Sputnik) - The ongoing FIFA World Cup shows how Russian and UK people are building ties that the governments of these countries should be building, Nicholas Cobb, the chairman of the Westminster Forum, a non-profit think tank promoting cultural, commercial and political relations between Russia and the United Kingdom told Sputnik on Thursday. 6 Jul 2018
Brazil Head Coach Tite Says Belgium Players Have 'Incredible' Strength

Brazil Head Coach Tite Says Belgium Players Have 'Incredible' Strength

MOSCOW, July 5 (Sputnik) - Brazil head coach Tite said on Thursday that the Belgium players had "incredible" strength and that both teams would deliver a great performance in their quarter-final clash in Kazan on Friday. 6 Jul 2018
Brazil Head Coach Says Would Like Another Method, Not Penalties Help Decide Match Winners

Brazil Head Coach Says Would Like Another Method, Not Penalties Help Decide Match Winners

KAZAN, July 5 (Sputnik) - Brazil head coach Tite said on Thursday that he would like some other method, rather then a penalty shootout, to be used in the World Cup knockout stage to determine the winners of a match that ends in a draw after extra time. 6 Jul 2018
Uruguay Striker Cavani Trains Individually Ahead of World Cup Quarter-Final Against France

Uruguay Striker Cavani Trains Individually Ahead of World Cup Quarter-Final Against France

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 5 (Sputnik) - Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani trained individually on Thursday ahead of his  team's match against France in the quarter-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 6 Jul 2018
Brazil Defender Miranda Says Belgium Dangerous, Attacking Team

Brazil Defender Miranda Says Belgium Dangerous, Attacking Team

KAZAN, July 5 (Sputnik) - Belgium are playing an attack-minded football that will put Brazil's defensive line to the test when the two teams clash in the World Cup quarter-finals, Brazil defender Miranda said on Thursday. 6 Jul 2018
Russian squad heads to Sochi for historic quarter-final

Russian squad heads to Sochi for historic quarter-final

The Russian national football team has departed for Sochi, where they will play Croatia in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. 5 Jul 2018
Nigerian fan seeking asylum in Russia after death threats back home

Nigerian fan seeking asylum in Russia after death threats back home

A Nigerian fan who arrived in Moscow for the 2018 World Cup has asked for political asylum in Russia because his life was threatened in his homeland. 5 Jul 2018
We've changed perceptions of Russia, says Semedov

We've changed perceptions of Russia, says Semedov

Russia's form at their home World Cup and the hospitality shown by local fans have changed the way foreigners see the country for the better, so reckons midfielder Aleksandr Samedov. 5 Jul 2018
Kazan mayor tells bosses to trim working hours on quarter-final day

Kazan mayor tells bosses to trim working hours on quarter-final day

Kazan mayor Ilsur Metshin has advised employers in the city to shorten the working day on Friday, when the city hosts the World Cup quarter-final between Belgium and Brazil. 5 Jul 2018
Dzagoev hoping Russia switch up their tactics against Croatia

Dzagoev hoping Russia switch up their tactics against Croatia

Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev said on Thursday that he hoped the team's performance in their first-ever World Cup quarter-final would not disappoint their fans. 5 Jul 2018
Over five million tourists have visited World Cup host cities

Over five million tourists have visited World Cup host cities

More than five million tourists have visited the Russian cities hosting the matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, say Russia's Federal Tourism Agency. 5 Jul 2018
Neymar mural to be painted in Kazan

Neymar mural to be painted in Kazan

A mural depicting Brazil star striker Neymar is being painted in the Russian city of Kazan, which will host Saturday's quarter-final clash between the five-time former World Cup winners and Belgium. 5 Jul 2018
Dzagoev: 'I'm ready'

Dzagoev: 'I'm ready'

Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev says he's "ready" to play against Croatia in the World Cup quarter-final in Sochi on Sunday. 5 Jul 2018

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