world cup round of 16

Denmark Goalkeeper Schmeichel Praises Organization of World Cup in Russia

Denmark Goalkeeper Schmeichel Praises Organization of World Cup in Russia

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 2 (Sputnik) - Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel said on Sunday that he appreciates organization of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Spain broken after loss to Russia says Iniesta

Spain broken after loss to Russia says Iniesta

Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta said on Sunday that his team were "broken" following their loss to Russia in the World Cup round of 16 match. 2 Jul 2018
Hierro gives wholehearted recognition to Iniesta

Hierro gives wholehearted recognition to Iniesta

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said on Sunday that he "gave his wholehearted recognition" to Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta for his performance in team's World Cup round of 16 match against hosts Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Putin congratulates Russia head coach Cherchesov

Putin congratulates Russia head coach Cherchesov

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov and the Russian national football team on beating Spain in their World Cup round of 16 encounter, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Sunday. 2 Jul 2018
Russia believed until the end says Dzyuba

Russia believed until the end says Dzyuba

Russia forward Artem Dzyuba said on Sunday that the team believed in themselves until the end in their World Cup Round of 16 match against Spain. 2 Jul 2018
Russia’s victory over Spain well deserved

Russia’s victory over Spain well deserved

Russia’s win on penalties over Spain in World Cup round of 16 on Sunday was a well deserved one, Russian Sports Minister Pavel Kolobkov told Sputnik. 2 Jul 2018
Russia and Spain head into extra-time

Russia and Spain head into extra-time

The World Cup Round of 16 match between Spain and Russia finished 1-1 after 90 minutes, with the game going into extra time. 2 Jul 2018
Tiago Silva - 'Brazil have a Plan A and B for Mexico'

Tiago Silva - 'Brazil have a Plan A and B for Mexico'

Brazil defender Thiago Silva said on Sunday that the coaching staff had prepared two different strategies for their World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico. 2 Jul 2018
Ignashevich becomes the oldest player to score a World Cup own-goal

Ignashevich becomes the oldest player to score a World Cup own-goal

Russia defender Sergei Ignashevich became the oldest player to score an own goal at the World Cup in his country's game against Spain. 2 Jul 2018
Uruguay's Cavani knew his game was over

Uruguay's Cavani knew his game was over

Uruguay forward Edinson Cavani said he knew he would not be able to continue playing in the World Cup round of 16 encounter with Portugal. 1 Jul 2018
Ronaldo still has 'a lot to give' Portugal - Santos

Ronaldo still has 'a lot to give' Portugal - Santos

Portugal forward and captain Cristiano Ronaldo may still play at major international tournaments and teach younger generation of players, Portugal head coach Fernando Santos said. 1 Jul 2018