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Iran v Spain player ratings

Iran v Spain player ratings

A well-organised and spirited Iran side fell to Spain 1-0 as Diego Costa's goal separated the two sides. 21 Jun 2018
Cavani hopes weather will be cooler against Russia

Cavani hopes weather will be cooler against Russia

Uruguay forward Edinson Cavani said Wednesday that he hoped the weather would be cooler during their upcoming game with Russia than it was in Rostov, where Uruguay played Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Round of 16 is not the limit for Russia

Round of 16 is not the limit for Russia

Russia should be looking to get to the quarter-finals or even further in the World Cup, the CEO of the Russia 2018 Local Organizing Committee Aleksey Sorokin said on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Costa’s goal earns Spain 1-0 win against battling Iran

Costa’s goal earns Spain 1-0 win against battling Iran

Spain moved in sight of place in knockout stages of the 2018 World Cup following a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Iran in Kazan. 21 Jun 2018
No goalless draws in first 20 World Cup matches

No goalless draws in first 20 World Cup matches

No goalless draws have been registered in the first 20 matches of the World Cup for the first time since 1954. 21 Jun 2018
Costa’s goal earns Spain 1-0 win against Iran

Costa’s goal earns Spain 1-0 win against Iran

Spain moved in sight of place in knockout stages of the 2018 World Cup Following a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Iran in Kazan. 21 Jun 2018
Five offers for Sainsbury came in during the France match

Five offers for Sainsbury came in during the France match

The phone of Trent Sainsbury's agent buzzed with five offers for his client from European clubs during the Socceroos' World Cup opener against France. 21 Jun 2018
Russia are improving with every game says Bushmanov

Russia are improving with every game says Bushmanov

Russia are improving with every game, Evgeny Bushmanov, who is the head coach of Russia’s U-21 side, told Sputnik on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Griezmann fit to face Peru says Deschamps

Griezmann fit to face Peru says Deschamps

France forward Antoine Griezmann, who was spotted training separately from the rest of the squad on Tuesday, is fit to take part in the upcoming World Cup match against Peru, France head coach Didier Deschamps said Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Tabarez says team were too relaxed against Saudi Arabia

Tabarez says team were too relaxed against Saudi Arabia

Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said on Wednesday that his team were "too relaxed" in their match against Saudi Arabia, who they beat 1-0 at Rostov Arena. 21 Jun 2018
FACTBOX: History of USSR and Russian Teams’ Participation in World Cups

FACTBOX: History of USSR and Russian Teams’ Participation in World Cups

The Russian national team’s victory over Egypt 3:1 and Uruguay’s victory over Saudi Arabia allowed the Russian team to qualify for the playoff stage of the 2018 World Cup, the first such achievement in the history of Russia. 21 Jun 2018
Godin says Russia will be difficult opponents

Godin says Russia will be difficult opponents

Uruguay defender and captain Diego Godin said Wednesday that Russia would be a "difficult opponents". 21 Jun 2018
Moscow coping well with tourist influx

Moscow coping well with tourist influx

Moscow is coping well with the influx of tourists visiting the city for the World Cup, the mayor of the Russia capital Sergey Sobyanin said. 21 Jun 2018
Pique plays 100th match for Spain

Pique plays 100th match for Spain

Spain defender Gerard Pique has made his 100th appearance for his country against Iran at the World Cup, the team said on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Ignatyev says it will be easier for Russia to Face Portugal

Ignatyev says it will be easier for Russia to Face Portugal

Former Russia head coach Boris Ignatyev told Sputnik Wednesday that it would be easier for Russia to face Portugal than Spain in the Round of 16 at the 2018 World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
Uruguay not satisfied with Saudi Arabia performance says Suarez

Uruguay not satisfied with Saudi Arabia performance says Suarez

Uruguay players are not fully satisfied with their performance at this summer's World Cup, forward Luis Suarez said on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018

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