world cup 2018

Japan coach says substitutions paid-off

Japan coach says substitutions paid-off

YEKATERINBURG, June 24 (Sputnik) - Japan head coach Akira Nishino said he made the right calls with his substitutions in Sunday’s Group H game with Senegal, which ended with a 2-2 draw. 25 Jun 2018
Senegal fail to repeat opening match performance against Japan - Cisse

Senegal fail to repeat opening match performance against Japan - Cisse

Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse said on Sunday his side had failed to play at the same level in their 2-2 draw with Japan on Sunday as they managed during their opening game of the tournament when they beat Poland 2-1. 25 Jun 2018
Portugal Coach: Team likely to reach Round of 16

Portugal Coach: Team likely to reach Round of 16

Portugal head coach Fernando Santos said on Sunday he believed his team would make it to the FIFA World Cup round of 16. 25 Jun 2018
Hierro: Spain must 'have confidence in our abilities'

Hierro: Spain must 'have confidence in our abilities'

Spain must have confidence in their own abilities in the upcoming FIFA World Cup Group B game against Morocco, the team’s head coach Fernando Hierro said on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
Spain Head Coach Hierro Says Team Not Thinking About Possible Round of 16 Opponent

Spain Head Coach Hierro Says Team Not Thinking About Possible Round of 16 Opponent

KALININGRAD, June 24 (Sputnik) - Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said on Sunday he was not thinking about who his side would possibly face in the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup. 25 Jun 2018
Senegal Disappointed After Drawing With Japan at 2018 FIFA World Cup - Striker Mane

Senegal Disappointed After Drawing With Japan at 2018 FIFA World Cup - Striker Mane

YEKATERINBURG, June 24 (Sputnik) - Senegal striker Sadio Mane said on Sunday that his side were disappointed after failing to beat Japan in their second World Cup Group H match. 25 Jun 2018
Portugal Respect Next World Cup Opponents Iran - Defender Pepe

Portugal Respect Next World Cup Opponents Iran - Defender Pepe

SARANSK, June 24 (Sputnik) - Portugal defender Pepe said on Sunday that his side respected their next World Cup opponents Iran and did not think that they have already qualified for the knockout stage. 25 Jun 2018
England 'killed game' in first half during 6-1 win over Panama - Loftus-Cheek

England 'killed game' in first half during 6-1 win over Panama - Loftus-Cheek

Chelsea and England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek said on Sunday that his side "killed the game" in the first half where they scored five without reply in their win over Panama. 25 Jun 2018
Midfielder Rodrigez to Start for Colombia Against Poland in Teams' World Cup Match

Midfielder Rodrigez to Start for Colombia Against Poland in Teams' World Cup Match

MOSCOW, June 24 (Sputnik) - Midfielder James Rodrigez has been named in the starting lineup for Colombia in their second World Cup group stage match against Poland, FIFA announced on their official website on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
Stones wants to 'battle' ex-Everton mate Lukaku

Stones wants to 'battle' ex-Everton mate Lukaku

Manchester City and England defender John Stones said his side wanted to defeat Belgium in their final World Cup group stage encounter. 25 Jun 2018
Japan v Senegal player ratings

Japan v Senegal player ratings

After emerging as surprise winners from round one, Senegal and Japan faced off to see who would remain top of Group H. 25 Jun 2018
Spain aiming to win World Cup group - Hierro

Spain aiming to win World Cup group - Hierro

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said on Sunday that his team were aiming to beat Morocco in their final group stage match and qualify in first place at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 25 Jun 2018
Mane named Man of Match in Senegal draw

Mane named Man of Match in Senegal draw

Senegal striker Sadio Mane was named the man of the match in the FIFA World Cup Group H game against Japan, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
Southgate pleased with England's self-control

Southgate pleased with England's self-control

England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Sunday he was happy that his players did not lose their self-control in the match with Panama despite the hot weather. 25 Jun 2018
Spain can reach World Cup final - Busquets

Spain can reach World Cup final - Busquets

Barcelona and Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets said on Sunday that his side could reach the final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 25 Jun 2018
Over 32,000 Fans Attended World Cup Match Between Japan, Senegal

Over 32,000 Fans Attended World Cup Match Between Japan, Senegal

YEKATERINBURG, June 24 (Sputnik) - A total of 32,572 attended the FIFA World Cup match between Japan in Senegal in Yekaterinburg on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018

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