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Ronaldo is the best player in the world says Fonte

Ronaldo is the best player in the world says Fonte

Portugal defender Jose Fonte said Wednesday that his teammate striker Cristiano Ronaldo had proved that he was "the best player in the world" at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 21 Jun 2018
Renard says team are proud despite being knocked out

Renard says team are proud despite being knocked out

Morocco head coach Herve Renard said on Wednesday that his team "were proud of themselves" despite losing any chance of reaching the round of 16 at the 2018 World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
Gareca refuses to say if Guerrero and Farfan will start against France

Gareca refuses to say if Guerrero and Farfan will start against France

Peru head coach Ricardo Gareca said on Wednesday that he would announce his starting line-up for the World Cup Group C match against France on Thursday, refusing to reveal whether Peru captain Guerrero and striker Jefferson Farfan would start the game. 21 Jun 2018
Australian fan detained after launching drone

Australian fan detained after launching drone

An Australian citizen, who arrived in Russia for the World Cup, was detained by local police after launching a quadcopter at Red Square in Moscow and his drone was confiscated, a source at a law enforcement agency told Sputnik on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Kalinic's expulsion will not change much says Sampaoli

Kalinic's expulsion will not change much says Sampaoli

Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli said Wednesday that he did not think that Croatia forward Kalinic's expulsion from Croatia's squad would change much ahead of their World Cup encounter. 21 Jun 2018
Ronaldo says Morocco defeat would have ruined Portugal's chances

Ronaldo says Morocco defeat would have ruined Portugal's chances

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo said on Wednesday that if his team had lost to Morocco in their second World Cup match, their chances of moving into the knockout stage would have been ruined. 21 Jun 2018
I'm worried says Hareide ahead of Socceroos clash

I'm worried says Hareide ahead of Socceroos clash

Denmark manager Age Hareide admitted he is worried about the amount of chances his team conceded in their 1-0 win over Peru in Saransk. 21 Jun 2018
Zhirkov trains individually after 3-1 win over Egypt

Zhirkov trains individually after 3-1 win over Egypt

Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov trained individually on Wednesday after Russia's 3-1 defeat of Egypt in their second World Cup match on Tuesday. 21 Jun 2018
Dzagoev may resume training before knockout stages

Dzagoev may resume training before knockout stages

Injured Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev may resume training with the team before the knockout stage of the 2018 World Cup, the team said on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Mardy van Marwijk ahead of Denmark game

Mardy van Marwijk ahead of Denmark game

Socceroos coach Bert Marwijk cut a grumpy and frustrated figure 24 hours before Australia meets Denmark in the World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
Foreign leaders to come to Russia if teams reach World Cup final

Foreign leaders to come to Russia if teams reach World Cup final

Russian upper house speaker Valentina Matvienko said Wednesday that foreign leaders would come to Russia if their national teams reach the final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
Gareca doubts efficiency of VAR system

Gareca doubts efficiency of VAR system

Peru head coach Ricardo Gareca said on Wednesday that he had doubts about the video assistant referee (VAR) system at the World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
Russia to reach final if team wins round of 16 game says Bulykin

Russia to reach final if team wins round of 16 game says Bulykin

Former Russia striker Dmitri Bulykin said Wednesday that if Russia defeated Spain or Portugal in the round of 16, they would reach the FIFA World Cup final. 21 Jun 2018
Putin hopes Russia win next World Cup Matches

Putin hopes Russia win next World Cup Matches

Russian President Vladimir Putin wished the Russian national football team wins in their next World Cup matches on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Anti-Russian media propaganda is dishonest says Zakharova

Anti-Russian media propaganda is dishonest says Zakharova

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday that the anti-Russian propaganda about the 2018 World Cup in the foreign media was "dishonest journalism." 21 Jun 2018
Gareca impressed by Russia

Gareca impressed by Russia

Peru head coach Ricardo Gareca said on Wednesday that he was impressed by the Russian national team, who had all but sealed their place in the knockout stage of the World Cup after winning their first two games of the tournament. 21 Jun 2018

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