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Russia can pull off an upset in the last 16 of FIFA World Cup - Alenichev

Russia can pull off an upset in the last 16 of FIFA World Cup - Alenichev

Former Russia midfielder Dmitry Alenichev said on Monday that Russia could pull off an upset in the knockout stage of their home World Cup. 25 Jun 2018
Russia 2018 the 'best World Cup in history' - Uruguayan minister

Russia 2018 the 'best World Cup in history' - Uruguayan minister

Uruguayan Sports Minister Fernando Caceres said on Monday that Russia had organised the best World Cup in history. 25 Jun 2018
Sweden striker Berg to avoid punishment for skipping drug test

Sweden striker Berg to avoid punishment for skipping drug test

Sweden striker Marcus Berg will not be punished by FIFA despite skipping a doping test after his side's 2-1 loss to Germany in their second Group F match at the World Cup on Saturday, Swedish media have reported. 25 Jun 2018
Reus: We will beat South Korea

Reus: We will beat South Korea

South Korea may cause problems for Germany on Wednesday but the defending World Cup holders should win nonetheless, Marco Reus has said. 25 Jun 2018
World Cup: Five things we learned from Group C

World Cup: Five things we learned from Group C

The countdown is on to the final round of Group C. France is through to the knockout stage and Australia and Denmark still have it all to play for. 25 Jun 2018
Guerrero hopes to continue career after Australia clash

Guerrero hopes to continue career after Australia clash

Peru captain Paolo Guerrero said on Monday that he would "fight" for his career and hoped his side's match against Australia would not become his last appearance at a World Cup. 25 Jun 2018
Ozil and Khedira 'still might play'.

Ozil and Khedira 'still might play'.

Germany midfielders Sami Khedira and Mesut Ozil still have a chance to play at the World Cup, Germany coach Marcus Sorg said on Monday. 25 Jun 2018
Over 40,000 fans to travel to Nizhny Novgorod for free

Over 40,000 fans to travel to Nizhny Novgorod for free

More than 40,000 football fans will have traveled to the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod by free trains by the end of the 2018 World Cup, Director General of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Transport Directorate Kirill Polyakov said on Monday. 25 Jun 2018
Szczesny won't accept excuses after Poland elimination

Szczesny won't accept excuses after Poland elimination

Poland and Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is denying the Colombian fans had any impact in their 3-0 loss in Kazan on Monday morning. 25 Jun 2018
Peru coach thanks Russian medics for Farfan care

Peru coach thanks Russian medics for Farfan care

Peru head coach Ricardo Gareca has thanked Russian medics on for assisting Jefferson Farfan, who suffered a head injury after colliding with a teammate during Saturday's training session. 25 Jun 2018
Germany midfielder Rudy a doubt for South Korea after surgery

Germany midfielder Rudy a doubt for South Korea after surgery

Germany midfielder Sebastian Rudy is likely to miss his team's final Group F match against South Korea after he underwent surgery on his broken nose, Germany coach Marcus Sorg said on Monday. 25 Jun 2018
Spurs defender: It was like Colombia out there

Spurs defender: It was like Colombia out there

Colombia and Tottenham Hotspur defender Davinson Sanchez says their 3-0 win over Poland in Kazan on Monday morning felt like a home game. 25 Jun 2018
Chechnya doesn't need Salah for self-promotion, says lawmaker

Chechnya doesn't need Salah for self-promotion, says lawmaker

The leadership of Russia's Chechen Republic, where Egypt is based during the FIFA World Cup in Russia, have no need to use the Egyptian national team or their star striker Mohamed Salah for self-promotion, the republic's parliament speaker Magomed Daudov said on Monday. 25 Jun 2018
Around 150,000 foreign fans have visited St. Petersburg during the World Cup

Around 150,000 foreign fans have visited St. Petersburg during the World Cup

Around 150,000 foreign fans have visited St. Petersburg since the 2018 World Cup kicked off on June 14. 25 Jun 2018
Putin set to snub Russia again

Putin set to snub Russia again

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the World Cup match between the national football teams of Russia and Uruguay due to a 'tight schedule'. 25 Jun 2018
We'll win it for the fans, says Peru captain Guerrero

We'll win it for the fans, says Peru captain Guerrero

Peru hope to defeat Australia in their final FIFA World Cup match for their supporters, the team's forward and captain Paolo Guerrero said on Monday. 25 Jun 2018

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