world cup 2018

Medvedev says Russia did great against Spain

Medvedev says Russia did great against Spain

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said that the Russian national football team "did great" as they beat Spain on penalties in their World Cup round of 16 clash and made it through to the last eight. 2 Jul 2018
Akinfeev played brilliantly says Gershkovich

Akinfeev played brilliantly says Gershkovich

Former Coach Mikhail Gershkovich told Sputnik on Sunday that Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev played “brilliantly,” especially during the penalty shootout, when Russia beat Spain in the Round of 16 match at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday. 2 Jul 2018
Russia’s victory over Spain well deserved

Russia’s victory over Spain well deserved

Russia’s win on penalties over Spain in World Cup round of 16 on Sunday was a well deserved one, Russian Sports Minister Pavel Kolobkov told Sputnik. 2 Jul 2018
Deputy prime minister says Akinfeev is Russian hero

Deputy prime minister says Akinfeev is Russian hero

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets said on Sunday that Russia goalkeeper and captain Igor Akinfeev was "certainly a Russian hero" after helping his country to beat Spain on penalties in their World Cup round of 16 clash and making it through to the last eight. 2 Jul 2018
Akinfeev named man of the match after Russia beat Spain

Akinfeev named man of the match after Russia beat Spain

Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev was named the man of the match after Russia beat Spain 4-3 on penalties in their round of 16 match. 2 Jul 2018
Akinfeev says he does not feel like team's best player

Akinfeev says he does not feel like team's best player

Russia goalkeeper and captain Igor Akinfeev said on Sunday that he did not feel that he was the best player following his side's World Cup round of 16 match against Spain despite being named the man of the match. 2 Jul 2018
Japan to write new chapter in team’s history says Shoji

Japan to write new chapter in team’s history says Shoji

Defender Gen Shoji said on Sunday that Japan would look to write a new chapter in their team's history at the World Cup in Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Mandzukic starts against Denmark

Mandzukic starts against Denmark

Forward Mario Mandzukic was named in Croatia's starting lineup for the team's round of 16 match against Denmark at the World Cup, FIFA announced on their official website on Sunday. 2 Jul 2018
Spain v Russia - player ratings

Spain v Russia - player ratings

A tense knockout fixture was played out between Russia and Spain, with the hosts' grit and defensive resilience beating out the class of Spain in possession. 2 Jul 2018
Japan not preparing for penalties

Japan not preparing for penalties

Japan head coach Akira Nishino said Sunday that his side were not preparing specifically for a penalty shootout ahead of their World Cup round of 16 Belgium clash. 2 Jul 2018
Japan have something to show against Belgium

Japan have something to show against Belgium

Japan head coach Akira Nishino said on Sunday that his side had something to show Belgium in their Round of 16 match of the 2018 World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Russia into last eight after shootout win over Spain

Russia into last eight after shootout win over Spain

Goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev was Russia’s instant hero as he saved penalties by Koke and Iago Aspas in the shoot out (4-3) to end Spain’s World Cup and send the home nation into the quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Pic special: Spain v Russia penalty shootout, kick by nerve-shredding kick

Pic special: Spain v Russia penalty shootout, kick by nerve-shredding kick

Russia are into the last eight of their home World Cup, thanks to a penalty shootout win over Spain. Here's how it went down. Pics by Getty images. 2 Jul 2018
Shoji says he's ready to face Lukaku

Shoji says he's ready to face Lukaku

Japan defender Gen Shoji said on Sunday that he was psychologically ready for the confrontation with Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku in their upcoming round of 16 game. 2 Jul 2018
Osorio in fair play plea to referee ahead of Brazil battle

Osorio in fair play plea to referee ahead of Brazil battle

Mexico head coach Juan Carlos Osorio says he's counting on the referee being fair when his team face Brazil and their striker Neymar in the World Cup Round of 16 match. 2 Jul 2018
Russia and Spain head into extra-time

Russia and Spain head into extra-time

The World Cup Round of 16 match between Spain and Russia finished 1-1 after 90 minutes, with the game going into extra time. 2 Jul 2018

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