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France got lucky, Belgian PM tells Macron

France got lucky, Belgian PM tells Macron

Charles Michel, the Belgian prime minister, says his country's national team were only eliminated from the World Cup because France got lucky. 11 Jul 2018
Forlan not planning to return for Uruguay

Forlan not planning to return for Uruguay

Former Uruguay forward Diego Forlan says that although his professional career was not over, he has no plans to play for his country anymore. 11 Jul 2018
Doping rate in football 'below 0.1%' - FIFA Secretary General

Doping rate in football 'below 0.1%' - FIFA Secretary General

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura says that less than 0.1% of all footballers were taking banned substances - one of the lowest rates across all sports. 11 Jul 2018
Russia have set 'High Standards' for future World Cups

Russia have set 'High Standards' for future World Cups

Russian upper house speaker Valentina Matviyenko says that it would be tough for future World Cup hosts to reach the "high standards" set by Russia this year. 11 Jul 2018
Croatian PM pays for his own World Cup trip

Croatian PM pays for his own World Cup trip

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and Speaker of Croatia's parliament Gordan Jandrokovic have travelled to Russia for their national team's World Cup semi-final against England on a regular flight at their own expense. 11 Jul 2018
Bumper pic special: Paris' wild World Cup party!

Bumper pic special: Paris' wild World Cup party!

The people of Paris partied wildly into the early hours of the morning after watching France beat Belgium to reach the 2018 World Cup final. Pics by Getty Images. 11 Jul 2018
Vertonghen 'gutted' after semi-final loss

Vertonghen 'gutted' after semi-final loss

Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen said he was "gutted" after his side suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of France in the World Cup semi-finals. 11 Jul 2018
France's World Cup semi-final win said to boost economy

France's World Cup semi-final win said to boost economy

The World Cup is good for growth because victories boost consumers' confidence, French Minister of the Economy Bruno Le Maire said after France triumphed in the semi-finals. 11 Jul 2018
Seven people detained after France celebrations in Paris

Seven people detained after France celebrations in Paris

A total of seven people were detained in Paris this morning after spontaneous mass celebrations sparked by France reaching the World Cup final. 11 Jul 2018
St. Petersburg's shuttle buses Transported 142,000 World Cup fans

St. Petersburg's shuttle buses Transported 142,000 World Cup fans

Free shuttle buses transported around 142,000 football fans on the days when World Cup matches were played in St. Petersburg. 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
Pogba dedicates semi-final win to rescued Thai boys

Pogba dedicates semi-final win to rescued Thai boys

France midfielder Paul Pogba dedicated his side's victory in the World Cup semi-finals to the 12 boys and their coach who were rescued from the flooded cave in Thailand. 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
Roo knocks back $5m Saudi deal

Roo knocks back $5m Saudi deal

Socceroo Trent Sainsbury will likely be playing in Europe next season after snubbing a move to the Middle East. 11 Jul 2018
Mourinho predicts bright footballing future for Russia

Mourinho predicts bright footballing future for Russia

Russia can look forward to a bright football future after the World Cup, according to Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho. 11 Jul 2018
Confessions of an Australian England Fan

Confessions of an Australian England Fan

Inconceivable as it may sound to some in both Australia and England, there is a deep down affection for the Old Country in these Antipodes. Those of British stock, in particular, can’t help but want England to do well in football competitions – but only if Australia is no longer in contention. 11 Jul 2018

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