world cup 2018

Russia prove nothing impossible at World Cup - Lovren

Russia prove nothing impossible at World Cup - Lovren

Russia proved that nothing is impossible with their 4-3 victory over Spain in the round of 16 match on Monday (AEST), Croatia defender Dejan Lovren said. 2 Jul 2018
No favourites in Croatia-Russia clash - Rakitic

No favourites in Croatia-Russia clash - Rakitic

Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic said there would be no favourites in the quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia. 2 Jul 2018
Pic special: Wild scenes erupt after Croatia win

Pic special: Wild scenes erupt after Croatia win

Wild scenes erupted when Croatia defeated Denmark 3-2 on penalties to advance to their first World Cup quarter-final in 20 years! 2 Jul 2018
Croatia face tough test against Russia - HNS

Croatia face tough test against Russia - HNS

President of the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) Davor Suker said Croatia will have a difficult match ahead of themselves against Russia in the World Cup quarter-final game. 2 Jul 2018
Croatia coach ‘amazed’ by Modric’s decision to shoot second penalty

Croatia coach ‘amazed’ by Modric’s decision to shoot second penalty

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said he was “amazed” by the decision of midfielder Luka Modric to take a penalty attempt in the shootout after missing one in the extra time. 2 Jul 2018
Russia will be 'difficult' to beat - Dalic

Russia will be 'difficult' to beat - Dalic

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said Russia is going to be a difficult opponent in their World Cup quarter-final match. 2 Jul 2018
Schmeichel gave everything – coach

Schmeichel gave everything – coach

Denmark's goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel did everything possible for his team to beat Croatia, Denmark head coach Age Hareide said after the Round of 16 match. 2 Jul 2018
Denmark Could Have Beaten Croatia in Round of 16 Match – Danish Head Coach Hareide

Denmark Could Have Beaten Croatia in Round of 16 Match – Danish Head Coach Hareide

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 2 (Sputnik) - Denmark had enough to beat Croatia and put in a good performance in the quarter-finals, head coach Age Hareide said on Sunday after his team’s defeat to Croatia. 2 Jul 2018
Denmark Goalkeeper Schmeichel Praises Organization of World Cup in Russia

Denmark Goalkeeper Schmeichel Praises Organization of World Cup in Russia

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 2 (Sputnik) - Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel said on Sunday that he appreciates organization of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Keeper Schmeichel Says Referees Did Not Favor Denmark in Round of 16 Match Against Croatia

Keeper Schmeichel Says Referees Did Not Favor Denmark in Round of 16 Match Against Croatia

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 2 (Sputnik) - Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel said on Sunday that the referees did not like his team in their World Cup Round of 16 match against Croatia. 2 Jul 2018
Goalkeeper Schmeichel named Man of Match after Croatia defeat Denmark

Goalkeeper Schmeichel named Man of Match after Croatia defeat Denmark

MOSCOW, July 2 (Sputnik) - Denmark's goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel was named the man of the match after their round of 16 game against Croatia on Sunday. 2 Jul 2018
Croatia v Denmark player ratings

Croatia v Denmark player ratings

It turned into battle of the goalkeepers at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium as Croatia reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a penalty shootout victory over Denmark. 2 Jul 2018
Spanish King, Prime Minister Support National Team After Russia Defeat at FIFA World Cup

Spanish King, Prime Minister Support National Team After Russia Defeat at FIFA World Cup

MADRID, July 1 (Sputnik) - Spanish King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez addressed Spain’s players to support them after their defeat in the round of 16 match against Russia at the FIFA World Cup on Sunday. 2 Jul 2018
Croatia beat Denmark in penalty shootout to set up Russia Quarter-Final

Croatia beat Denmark in penalty shootout to set up Russia Quarter-Final

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic scored the winning spot-kick for Croatia as they beat Denmark on penalties in Nizhny Novgorod on Sunday to set up a World Cup quarter-final meeting with hosts Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Fernandes says Akinfeev was a huge help against Spain

Fernandes says Akinfeev was a huge help against Spain

Russia defender Mario Fernandes said on Sunday that his teammate goalkeeper and captain Igor Akinfeev was a "huge help" as Russia beat Spain on penalties and made it to the last eight. 2 Jul 2018
Russia players are making history for Russian football

Russia players are making history for Russian football

Acting President of the Russian Football Union Alexander Alaev told Sputnik on Sunday that Russia players were making history for Russian football following their win over Spain in World Cup Round of 16 match. 2 Jul 2018