world cup 2018

Layun says stamp on Neymar was unintentional

Layun says stamp on Neymar was unintentional

Mexico midfielder Miguel Layun condemned Brazil forward Neymar citing his alleged simulations and stated that he did not step on Neymar’s leg intentionally. 3 Jul 2018
Tite asked Brazil to make Mexico's goalkeeper sweat

Tite asked Brazil to make Mexico's goalkeeper sweat

Brazil head coach Tite said on Monday following his side's victory in their round of 16 game that he asked his players to make more shots and work Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa. 3 Jul 2018
Qatar Emir to attend opening ceremony of house of Qatar in Moscow

Qatar Emir to attend opening ceremony of house of Qatar in Moscow

The Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is planning to attend the opening ceremony of the House of Qatar at the World Cup, which will take place in Moscow on Friday, a source told Sputnik on Monday. 3 Jul 2018
Neymar not paying attention to criticism

Neymar not paying attention to criticism

Brazil forward Neymar said on Monday that he was not paying attention to any criticism during the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 3 Jul 2018
Mexico crash out of World Cup in round of 16 for seventh time in succession

Mexico crash out of World Cup in round of 16 for seventh time in succession

Mexico were eliminated from the World Cup after their round of 16 defeat on Monday for the seventh time in a row. 3 Jul 2018
Osorio says there were too many simulations in 2-0 defeat to Brazil

Osorio says there were too many simulations in 2-0 defeat to Brazil

Mexico head coach Juan Carlos Osorio said on Monday that there were too many simulations and pauses in his side's 2018 World Cup round of 16 match against Brazil. 3 Jul 2018
Osorio apologizes for team's 2-0 defeat to Brazil

Osorio apologizes for team's 2-0 defeat to Brazil

Mexico head coach Juan Carlos Osorio apologized on Monday for his side's defeat at the hands of Brazil in their 2018 World Cup round of 16 match. 3 Jul 2018
Hazard and Lukaku start for Belgium against Japan

Hazard and Lukaku start for Belgium against Japan

Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku have been named in the starting lineup for Belgium in their World Cup round of 16 match against Japan, FIFA announced on its official website on Monday. 3 Jul 2018
Southgate: England not getting into Colombian trap

Southgate: England not getting into Colombian trap

England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Monday that his team are not underestimating Colombia and will not repeat other team's mistakes while playing the South American side. 3 Jul 2018
Casemiro to miss Brazil's quarter-final due to suspension

Casemiro to miss Brazil's quarter-final due to suspension

Brazil midfielder Casemiro will miss his team's quarter-final match due to being suspended, FIFA said on its official website on Monday.   3 Jul 2018
England relishing chance to reach first World Cup quarter-finals since 2006

England relishing chance to reach first World Cup quarter-finals since 2006

England head coach Gareth Southgate said Monday that his side was "relishing" the chance to beat Colombia and advance to the quarter-finals for the first time since the 2006 World Cup in Germany. 3 Jul 2018
Chechen minister says Egypt not complaining about team’s conditions at World Cup base

Chechen minister says Egypt not complaining about team’s conditions at World Cup base

The Egyptian lawmakers' request to open a probe into the national team's early exit from the World Cup does not include complaints about Russia's Chechen Republic, where the team was based during the tournament, Chechen Minister of National Policy, External Relations, Press and Information Dzhambulat Umarov said on Monday. 3 Jul 2018
Southgate has great belief in Sterling

Southgate has great belief in Sterling

England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Monday that he had "a great belief" in his side's forward Raheem Sterling ahead of their World Cup round of 16 match against Colombia. 3 Jul 2018
Brazil v Mexico player ratings

Brazil v Mexico player ratings

Brazil have booked their place in the quarter-finals after a tense 2-0 victory over Mexico courtesy of second-half strikes from Neymar and Roberto Firmino. Mexico have been knocked out at the round of 16 stage for the seventh consecutive tournament. 3 Jul 2018
Mexican national team thanks fans for support

Mexican national team thanks fans for support

Mexico, who crashed out of the World Cup on Monday, have thanked their fans for their support during the tournament in Russia. 3 Jul 2018
Xhaka hopes to beat Sweden in normal time

Xhaka hopes to beat Sweden in normal time

Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka said on Monday that he hopes his team would not need extra time or penalties to beat Sweden in the round of 16 of the World Cup. 3 Jul 2018