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Gunnarsson awaits 'tough match' against Nigeria

Gunnarsson awaits 'tough match' against Nigeria

Iceland midfielder Aron Gunnarsson said on Thursday that he expected his side's second World Cup match against Nigeria to be tough. 21 Jun 2018
UN Secretary-General applauds 'fantastic' World Cup

UN Secretary-General applauds 'fantastic' World Cup

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised Russia on Thursday for the excellent organisation of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
Hummels: We'll need to be at our best to qualify

Hummels: We'll need to be at our best to qualify

Mats Hummels reckons that the only way for Germany to reach the knockout stages of the World Cup is to play at their absolute best in their remaining two group-stage matches. 21 Jun 2018
Russian official speaks out on Saudi Arabia plane incident

Russian official speaks out on Saudi Arabia plane incident

CEO of the Russia 2018 Local Organising Committee Alexey Sorokin said on Thursday that the reaction to the incident with the airplane, which transported the Saudi Arabian team to their 2018 FIFA World Cup match, was "hasty." 21 Jun 2018
Defender Kudryashov says Russia's results are no surprise

Defender Kudryashov says Russia's results are no surprise

Russia's victories in their first two matches of the FIFA World Cup are not surprising as the players are just doing what the coaching staff asks them to do, Russia defender Fedor Kudryashov said on Thursday. 21 Jun 2018
Serbian Sports Minister to attend Switzerland match

Serbian Sports Minister to attend Switzerland match

Serbian Sports Minister Vanja Udovicic will attend his country's second World Cup match against Switzerland in Kaliningrad on Saturday morning AEST. 21 Jun 2018
Russian spaceman sends Russia 'cosmic energy'

Russian spaceman sends Russia 'cosmic energy'

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev recorded a video on Thursday from the International Space Station (ISS), in which he wished the Russian national team "cosmic energy." 21 Jun 2018
Three Chinese fans in Russian cities mix-up

Three Chinese fans in Russian cities mix-up

Three Chinese fans who came to Russia for the World Cup,mixed up two Russian cities with similar names - Volgograd and Vologda - when buying train tickets. 21 Jun 2018
Sergio Ramos: Maradona was 'light-years' behind Messi

Sergio Ramos: Maradona was 'light-years' behind Messi

Sergio Ramos is as die-hard as they come when it comes to his loyalty to Real Madrid - but he's paid an astonishing tribute to his Barcelona nemesis Lionel Messi. 21 Jun 2018
Ice Hockey star Ovechkin: 'I'm worried about Russia!'

Ice Hockey star Ovechkin: 'I'm worried about Russia!'

The NHL's Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin says he's "worrying" about Russia's performance at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
Iceland fan suffers heart attack in Volgograd

Iceland fan suffers heart attack in Volgograd

A fan from Iceland was taken to hospital after he had suffered a heart attack, the Volgograd Region's public health committee has said. 21 Jun 2018
World Cup's millionth fan to attend the Socceroos' match against Denmark

World Cup's millionth fan to attend the Socceroos' match against Denmark

Twenty matches into the tournament, the World Cup's one millionth fan will attend Australia's match against Denmark tonight. 21 Jun 2018
Spain legend Casillas is backing Russia

Spain legend Casillas is backing Russia

Former Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas says he wants Russia to reach at least the quarter-finals at the World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
Vermaelen resumes training with Belgium

Vermaelen resumes training with Belgium

Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen resumed group training ahead of the team's World Cup match against Tunisia. 21 Jun 2018
McCoist says Maclaren deserves a shot

McCoist says Maclaren deserves a shot

Former Scotland international Ally McCoist believes the Socceroos should throw Jamie Maclaren in against Denmark. 21 Jun 2018
FIFA Secretary General says 2018 World Cup is 'one of the best'

FIFA Secretary General says 2018 World Cup is 'one of the best'

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura said Thursday that she had never doubted that Russia would host one of the very best FIFA World Cups. 21 Jun 2018

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