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'We proved our character' - Vrsaljko

'We proved our character' - Vrsaljko

Croatia defender Sime Vrsaljko says his team showed "character and class" by coming from behind to beat England 2-1 in extra time of their World Cup semi-final. 12 Jul 2018
Vida says team's 'big heart' could help win World Cup

Vida says team's 'big heart' could help win World Cup

Croatia defender Domagoj Vida says his team has a heart "as big as Russia itself" and they had still enough strength to win the World Cup, despite having played three extra-time matches. 12 Jul 2018
'We can handle another round of extra-time' - Corluka

'We can handle another round of extra-time' - Corluka

Croatia defender Vedran Corluka says that reaching the World Cup final for the first time is "crazy" and that his side is ready to once again play in extra time if needed. 12 Jul 2018
North Korean dignitary to attend the World Cup final

North Korean dignitary to attend the World Cup final

North Korea Vice Premier and President of DPR Korea Football Association Lee Ryong Nam will attend the World Cup final match in Moscow, the Russian Embassy in DPRK say. 12 Jul 2018
Perisic never dared to dreamed of playing in a World Cup Final

Perisic never dared to dreamed of playing in a World Cup Final

Croatia midfielder Ivan Perisic said he could not even dream of playing in the World Cup final. 12 Jul 2018
Macron and wife to attend World Cup final

Macron and wife to attend World Cup final

The French embassy in Moscow has confirmed that French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife will attend Monday morning's World Cup final in Moscow. 11 Jul 2018
Macron congratulates French team on reaching World Cup final

Macron congratulates French team on reaching World Cup final

French President Emmanuel Macron went into the dressing room of his national football team to personally congratulate the players on reaching the World Cup final. 11 Jul 2018
Giroud hoping to open his account in the final

Giroud hoping to open his account in the final

France forward Olivier Giroud is hoping to break his World Cup duck in the final, after Les Bleus beat Belgium to reach Monday morning's showpiece. 11 Jul 2018
Belgium expected to play in World Cup Final - Courtois

Belgium expected to play in World Cup Final - Courtois

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said his side had expected to play in the World Cup final. 11 Jul 2018
France found flaws in Belgium's game - Deschamps

France found flaws in Belgium's game - Deschamps

France head coach Didier Deschamps said despite Belgium controlling the majority of possession during their World Cup semi-final, his team were able to find “flaws” in their game. 11 Jul 2018
De Bruyne: 'One set piece and that's it'

De Bruyne: 'One set piece and that's it'

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said his side could have won the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 11 Jul 2018
France seeking Euro 2016 redemption - Umtiti

France seeking Euro 2016 redemption - Umtiti

France defender Samuel Umtiti said his team wanted to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup in order to make up for their defeat in the UEFA Euro 2016 final. 11 Jul 2018
Putin congratulates Macron on France's victory in World Cup semi

Putin congratulates Macron on France's victory in World Cup semi

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated French President Emmanuel Macron over the phone on his side's victory in the World Cup semi-final match against Belgium on Wednesday (AEST) the Kremlin press service said. 11 Jul 2018
Pic special: Umtiti heads France into the World Cup final

Pic special: Umtiti heads France into the World Cup final

France have reached their third final in the last six World Cups after a 1-0 victory over Belgium in St. Petersburg. Here's the best of the action. 11 Jul 2018
No Plans to Shift Men's Final at Wimbledon to Avoid Clash With FIFA World Cup Finale

No Plans to Shift Men's Final at Wimbledon to Avoid Clash With FIFA World Cup Finale

LONDON, July 9 (Sputnik) - The Wimbledon men's final will not be moved to a different time even if the match coincides with the 2018 FIFA World Cup final, where England could play should they beat Croatia on Wednesday, Chief Executive of the All England Tennis Club Richard Lewis said on Monday. 10 Jul 2018
French President Macron May Come to Russia If France Reach World Cup Final - Ambassador

French President Macron May Come to Russia If France Reach World Cup Final - Ambassador

MOSCOW, July 4 (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron may come to Russia if France reach World Cup final, French Ambassador to Russia Sylvie Bermann told Sputnik Wednesday. 5 Jul 2018