world cup 2018

England Head Coach Southgate Says FIFA World Cup Organization 'Excellent'

England Head Coach Southgate Says FIFA World Cup Organization 'Excellent'

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, June 24 (Sputnik) - The organization of the FIFA World Cup in Russia is "excellent" and the stadiums are "spectacular", England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
Ice Hockey Star Ovechkin Not Planning to Attend World Cup

Ice Hockey Star Ovechkin Not Planning to Attend World Cup

MOSCOW, June 24 (Sputnik) - Alexander Ovechkin, the captain of the National Hockey League (NHL) side, the Washington Capitals, is not planing to attend matches at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, an NHL spokesman Sergey Kostarov told Sputnik Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
England 'clinical' says Panama coach

England 'clinical' says Panama coach

England put in a “clinical” performance against Panama, according to the Central American side’s head coach Hernan Dario Gomez, who said that there was an “enormous" gulf in class between the two sides. 25 Jun 2018
Criticising England players after 6-1 win would be 'harsh' - Southgate

Criticising England players after 6-1 win would be 'harsh' - Southgate

Criticising England’s performance after Sunday’s victory against Panama would be “harsh,” England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Monday morning (AEST). 25 Jun 2018
Coach: Morocco urged to play for national pride against Spain

Coach: Morocco urged to play for national pride against Spain

Morocco head coach Herve Renard said his team should make their country proud during their final World Cup group stage match against Spain. 25 Jun 2018
Pic special: England thrash Panama as Kane takes home the match ball

Pic special: England thrash Panama as Kane takes home the match ball

Kane's hat-trick moved him to the top of the Golden Boot leaderboard, as England recorded an emphatic 6-1 win in Nizhny Novgorod 25 Jun 2018
Kane hits a hat-trick as England pummel Panama

Kane hits a hat-trick as England pummel Panama

England strolled to the biggest win of the 2018 World Cup so far, pummelling Panama 6-1 to reach the knockout stages. 24 Jun 2018
Juric: We're rejuvenated

Juric: We're rejuvenated

Tomi Juric says the Socceroos are enjoying their camp in Kazan and had a much needed rest day on Saturday. 24 Jun 2018
Jedi: Mind tricks didn't faze me

Jedi: Mind tricks didn't faze me

Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak shrugged off worries that Danish keeper Kasper Schmeichel tried to psyche him out before the crucial spot kick that kept Australia's World Cup dream alive. 24 Jun 2018
Jedi: We'll leave nothing behind...

Jedi: We'll leave nothing behind...

Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak today vowed to throw everything at Peru on Tuesday and called on fans to do the same. 24 Jun 2018
Juric: Whoever starts is irrelevant

Juric: Whoever starts is irrelevant

Socceroos striker Tomi Juric is unfazed about who will start up front against Peru in their final World Cup group match against Peru. 24 Jun 2018
England have a hoodoo to overcome against Panama

England have a hoodoo to overcome against Panama

England face Panama in their second group game later this evening, and Gareth Southgate's side are widely expected to coast to victory. 24 Jun 2018
The nine World Cup coaches who were World Cup players

The nine World Cup coaches who were World Cup players

Great players don’t necessarily make great managers, they say, and of course they’re right. 24 Jun 2018
Risdon's overseas admirers grow

Risdon's overseas admirers grow

Three overseas clubs have targeted signing Josh Ridson after the fullback's displays for Australia in the 2018 World Cup. 24 Jun 2018
Peru ready to ring changes for Aussie assault

Peru ready to ring changes for Aussie assault

Peru are set to make a number of changes to help end the Socceroos' 2018 World Cup dream, according to Peruvian journalist Eli Schmerler. 24 Jun 2018
What would you be doing if you weren't at the World Cup, lads?

What would you be doing if you weren't at the World Cup, lads?

You can take the player out of Australia, but you can't take Australia out of the player. 24 Jun 2018