world cup 2018

VAR leads to fewer complaints from players - Suarez

VAR leads to fewer complaints from players - Suarez

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez believes that the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) at the World Cup in Russia, has led to fewer complaints from the players in regards to decisions made by referees. 30 Jun 2018
Suarez denies Portugal clash a duel with Pepe

Suarez denies Portugal clash a duel with Pepe

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez said on Friday that his side's round of 16 match against Portugal would not be an individual duel between him and Portugal defender Pepe, but would rather be a game between the two teams. 30 Jun 2018
Uruguay coach: all 23 players ready to take on Portugal

Uruguay coach: all 23 players ready to take on Portugal

Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said his entire squad, including injured defender Jose Maria Gimenez, were fit and ready to play against Portugal in their round of 16 World Cup match in Sochi on Sunday (AEST). 30 Jun 2018
Sampaoli: No decision on Argentina’s starting XI for France clash

Sampaoli: No decision on Argentina’s starting XI for France clash

Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli said he has not decided yet on his team’s starting lineup for their round of 16 World Cup match against France in Kazan on Sunday (12am AEST). 30 Jun 2018
Tabarez not worried about Uruguay-Portugal match being boring

Tabarez not worried about Uruguay-Portugal match being boring

Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said he did not care how spectacular the round of 16 match against Portugal would be. 30 Jun 2018
FIFA not surprised that foreign World Cup fans like Russia

FIFA not surprised that foreign World Cup fans like Russia

The fact that foreign fans are enjoying their stay in Russia for the World Cup to such a degree is not surprising, FIFA’s Chief Competitions and Events Officer Colin Smith said on Friday. 30 Jun 2018
Alcantara: Loss to Russia would be 'very disappointing'

Alcantara: Loss to Russia would be 'very disappointing'

Spain midfielder Thiago Alcantara said on Friday that a loss to hosts Russia in the round of 16 would be "very disappointing" for him.  30 Jun 2018
Every World Cup player dope tested - FIFA

Every World Cup player dope tested - FIFA

Every footballer who is participating at the World Cup in Russia has undergone at least one doping test, with almost 3,000 samples collected since the start of the tournament, FIFA’s Chief Competitions and Events Officer Colin Smith said. 30 Jun 2018
Fair play rule better than drawing lots - FIFA

Fair play rule better than drawing lots - FIFA

FIFA’s Chief Competitions and Events Officer Colin Smith said the use of its fair play rule to determine the outcome of a group when teams are level on points and goal difference was better the drawing of lots. 30 Jun 2018
Suarez says Ronaldo rivalry different when playing for Uruguay

Suarez says Ronaldo rivalry different when playing for Uruguay

Uruguay and Barcelona striker Luis Suarez said his rivalry with Portugal and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo was different when they are playing for their respective countries in comparison to when they play for their clubs. 30 Jun 2018
VAR system very helpful says FIFA Ref boss

VAR system very helpful says FIFA Ref boss

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has proved to be very helpful during the World Cup in Russia, as it helps to avoid second-guessing the decisions made by match officials, FIFA's Director of Refereeing Massimo Busacca said. 30 Jun 2018
Uruguay’s Suarez not worried about Sochi sizzler

Uruguay’s Suarez not worried about Sochi sizzler

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez said he was "used to playing in different conditions" and was not worried about the hot weather anticipated in Sochi when his team plays their round of 16 World Cup match against Portugal. 30 Jun 2018
Low number of yellow cards reveals greater respect - FIFA

Low number of yellow cards reveals greater respect - FIFA

Head of the FIFA Referees Committee Pierluigi Collina said that the low number of yellow cards shown at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia proves that players are respecting their opponents. 30 Jun 2018
Footballers Need to Play Carefully Due to VAR at FIFA World Cup - France Head Coach

Footballers Need to Play Carefully Due to VAR at FIFA World Cup - France Head Coach

KAZAN, June 29 (Sputnik) - Footballers need to play more carefully, especially in the penalty area, after video assistant referee (VAR) system was introduced at the FIFA World Cup in Russia, France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Friday. 30 Jun 2018
Over 213,000 Fans Traveled by Free Trains Since Beginning of World Cup - Russian Railways

Over 213,000 Fans Traveled by Free Trains Since Beginning of World Cup - Russian Railways

MOSCOW, June 29 (Sputnik) - Over 213,000 football fans have already traveled to the cities that hosted group-stage matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup via free trains since the start of the tournament in Russia, the Russian Railways said Friday. 30 Jun 2018
Russia Undergoing Doping Tests Ahead of Spain Match - Team

Russia Undergoing Doping Tests Ahead of Spain Match - Team

MOSCOW, June 29 (Sputnik) - The Russian national team players are undergoing doping tests in their base camp, the team said Friday on their official Twitter account. 30 Jun 2018

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