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Falcao 'proud' of Colombia's World Cup after exit to England

Falcao 'proud' of Colombia's World Cup after exit to England

Radamel Falcao said on Wednesday that he was proud of his team's performance during the World Cup despite Colombia's elimination from the tournament after their defeat to England in the round of 16. 4 Jul 2018
Over 70% of Russians watched their team's win over Spain

Over 70% of Russians watched their team's win over Spain

More than 70% of Russians watched the World Cup round of 16 game between hosts Russia and Spain on Monday, a poll conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center showed on Wednesday. 4 Jul 2018
England v Colombia - player ratings

England v Colombia - player ratings

England defeated Colombia and broke their penalty shootout curse to make the quarter finals of the World Cup for the first time since 2006. 4 Jul 2018
Pic special - England edge Colombia on pens in furious Battle of Moscow

Pic special - England edge Colombia on pens in furious Battle of Moscow

England are through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup following a fierce, fiery, fraught and, at times, farcical contest against Colombia in Moscow. Pics by Getty Images. 4 Jul 2018
'We were up against a great defence' - Switzerland's Akanji

'We were up against a great defence' - Switzerland's Akanji

Switzerland did their best in their round of 16 match but couldn't beat of Sweden’s great defence, Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji said after the game. 4 Jul 2018
Kadyrov sure Russia can reach the semi-finals

Kadyrov sure Russia can reach the semi-finals

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov told Sputnik on Tuesday that he is looking forward to a Russia's victory in their World Cup quarter-final match against Croatia and does not doubt Russia's success. 4 Jul 2018
Switzerland's Seferovic curses bad luck against Sweden

Switzerland's Seferovic curses bad luck against Sweden

Switzerland forward Haris Seferovic said on Tuesday that his team "lacked a bit of luck" to score against Sweden in their Round of 16 World Cup encounter at the St. Petersburg Stadium that resulted in his side's 1-0 defeat. 4 Jul 2018
Falcao starts for Colombia against England

Falcao starts for Colombia against England

=Radamel Falcao has been named in the starting lineup for Colombia in their World Cup round of 16 match against England. 4 Jul 2018
Switzerland 'not emotional enough' - head coach

Switzerland 'not emotional enough' - head coach

Switzerland lacked emotion in order to beat Sweden in Tuesday’s round of 16 game, head coach Vladimir Petkovic said after the match. 4 Jul 2018
Forsberg in goal tribute to wife in stands

Forsberg in goal tribute to wife in stands

Sweden midfielder Emil Forsberg says the hand heart sign he showed after scoring the winning goal for his side during their 1-0 victory over Switzerland at the St. Petersburg Stadium was meant for his wife. 4 Jul 2018
Sweden coach Andersson can cope with being national team's symbol

Sweden coach Andersson can cope with being national team's symbol

Sweden head coach Janne Andersson said after his team's victory over Switzerland that he could live with being considered the national team’s symbol. 4 Jul 2018
Alli back for England against Colombia

Alli back for England against Colombia

Dele Alli has been named in the starting lineup for England in their World Cup round of 16 match against Colombia. 4 Jul 2018
Sweden edge the Swiss to reach quarter-finals

Sweden edge the Swiss to reach quarter-finals

Emil Forsberg's deflected second-half strike downed Switzerland and sent Sweden into their first World Cup quarter-final since 1994. 4 Jul 2018
Pic special: Swede dreams live on!

Pic special: Swede dreams live on!

Sweden are into the last eight of the 2018 World Cup following a forgettable 1-0 win over Switzerland. Pics by Getty Images. 4 Jul 2018
Douglas Costa returns to full training with Brazil

Douglas Costa returns to full training with Brazil

Douglas Costa trained with the rest of the Brazil squad ahead of his side's next match against Belgium, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced on Tuesday. 4 Jul 2018
Almost 24 million Russians tuned into Spain win on TV

Almost 24 million Russians tuned into Spain win on TV

A total of 23.9 million people watched Russia’s round of 16 game against Spain on the Rossiya 1 TV channel. 4 Jul 2018

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