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Japanese FA won't ask Nishino to stay

Japanese FA won't ask Nishino to stay

Japan head coach Akira Nishino is set to leave the national team at the end of July after his contract expires, according to the president of the national FA. 5 Jul 2018
Only 9 Players Take Part in England's Training Session After Colombia Win at World Cup

Only 9 Players Take Part in England's Training Session After Colombia Win at World Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, July 4 (Sputnik) - A total of nine players took part in England's first training session after the team beat Colombia in the World Cup round of 16, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Wednesday. 4 Jul 2018
England fan pays his fine for statue misdemeanour

England fan pays his fine for statue misdemeanour

An England fan has paid a 3,000-ruble fine (AUD $64) for writing "England" on a monument to Spartak Moscow legend Fedor Cherenkov near the club's stadium. 4 Jul 2018
Croatian president to attend her team's quarter-final

Croatian president to attend her team's quarter-final

Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic will attend her national team's World Cup quarter-final against hosts Russia in Sochi on Sunday. 4 Jul 2018
FIFA lists Russia midfielder Zhirkov among quarter-finalists' 'Unsung Heroes'

FIFA lists Russia midfielder Zhirkov among quarter-finalists' 'Unsung Heroes'

FIFA has included Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov in a list of the World Cup quarter-finalists' "unsung heroes". 4 Jul 2018
Crackers: Russian circus seeks World Cup name for egg-laying male parrot

Crackers: Russian circus seeks World Cup name for egg-laying male parrot

A Russian circus has announced a contest to name one of their parrots after the bird, who was long thought to be a male, laid an egg on the day Russia beat Spain to reach their first-ever World Cup quarter-final. 4 Jul 2018
England fan fined for scrawling on Spartak Moscow statue

England fan fined for scrawling on Spartak Moscow statue

And England fan who wrote on a monument to Spartak Moscow legend Fedor Cherenkov near Spartak Stadium has been fined 3,000 rubles (almost AUD $70). 4 Jul 2018
We'll show our mettle, says Golovin

We'll show our mettle, says Golovin

Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin said on Wednesday that his team should "show their mettle" in their World Cup quarter-final against Croatia. 4 Jul 2018
Schwarzer to pick FIFA Goalkeeper of Year nominees

Schwarzer to pick FIFA Goalkeeper of Year nominees

Mark Schwarzer has been named on the panel that will pick the shortlist of candidates for the Best FIFA Goalkeeper of 2018 award. 4 Jul 2018
Argentinian fined AUD $11,500 for touting World Cup tickets

Argentinian fined AUD $11,500 for touting World Cup tickets

An Argentine national was fined 543,000 rubles (around AUD $11,500) for trying to illegally sell tickets for a World Cup match. 4 Jul 2018
Golovin pleased with Juventus rumours

Golovin pleased with Juventus rumours

Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin said on Wednesday that he was pleased with the rumours that he could join Italian giants Juventus after the World Cup. 4 Jul 2018
Gabulov soaks up praise for Russia's spirit

Gabulov soaks up praise for Russia's spirit

Russia goalkeeper Vladimir Gabulov said on Wednesday that he was happy that his team was praised for the character and spirit they had shown during the FIFA World Cup. 4 Jul 2018
Kremlin still unaware as to whether Putin will show up to Russia's historic match

Kremlin still unaware as to whether Putin will show up to Russia's historic match

It's still unknown whether Vladimir Putin will attend his national team's World Cup quarter-final against Croatia in Sochi on Sunday. 4 Jul 2018
Russia disagree with claims they 'overfulfilled' their World Cup task

Russia disagree with claims they 'overfulfilled' their World Cup task

Russia goalkeeper Vladimir Gabulov said on Wednesday that the team did not agree with claims that they had "overfulfilled" their task at the World Cup. 4 Jul 2018
We've always felt we could reach the World Cup final - Golovin

We've always felt we could reach the World Cup final - Golovin

Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin said on Wednesday that the team felt they could reach the World Cup final even before the tournament got underway. 4 Jul 2018
Vardy may miss England's quarter-final

Vardy may miss England's quarter-final

England striker Jamie Vardy may miss his side's World Cup quarter-final against Sweden due to a groin strain. 4 Jul 2018

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