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Over 2.8 million Muscovites tune into Russia's Round of 16 win

Over 2.8 million Muscovites tune into Russia's Round of 16 win

Over 2.8 million Muscovites watched the World Cup match between Russia and Spain, which was broadcast live on Russia-1 TV channel. 2 Jul 2018
Over 5,000 foreign fans secure seats for Japan v Belgium

Over 5,000 foreign fans secure seats for Japan v Belgium

More than 5,000 foreign fans have arrived in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don for the World Cup match between Japan and Belgium. 2 Jul 2018
Moscow's merry mayor says Russia can thank the 'lucky' Luzhniki

Moscow's merry mayor says Russia can thank the 'lucky' Luzhniki

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said on Monday that the city's Luzhniki Stadium was a "lucky arena" for the Russian national football team following their win over Spain in the World Cup round of 16. 2 Jul 2018
Spain have no regrets over Lopetegui sacking

Spain have no regrets over Lopetegui sacking

Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) President Luis Rubiales says he doesn't regret sacking Julen Lopetegui as Spain head coach a day before the start of the tournament, despite the national team's poor performance in Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Russia's celebrations against Spain compared to WWII victory footage

Russia's celebrations against Spain compared to WWII victory footage

Russian celebrations over the national team's win over Spain are comparable to the celebration of the World War II victory, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says. 2 Jul 2018
Stay-away Putin could be at it again for Russia's historic quarter-final

Stay-away Putin could be at it again for Russia's historic quarter-final

Russia's Kremlin has failed to say whether or not Vladimir Putin will attend his country's historic World Cup quarter-final against Croatia. 2 Jul 2018
Modric 'surprised' by Russia's progress

Modric 'surprised' by Russia's progress

Croatia captain Luka Modric, says he's surprised that Russia have reached the World Cup quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Russian Football Union gets big windfall for reaching quarter-finals

Russian Football Union gets big windfall for reaching quarter-finals

FIFA will award the Russian Football Union US $16 million (AUD $21.75 million) after Russia advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Croatia braced for 'Difficult' match against Russia - Corluka

Croatia braced for 'Difficult' match against Russia - Corluka

Lokomotiv Moscow and Croatia defender Vedran Corluka said on Monday that he expects a "very difficult" match against hosts Russia in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Sampaoli to step down as Argentina head coach - Reports

Sampaoli to step down as Argentina head coach - Reports

Jorge Sampaoli is set to step down as Argentina head coach after his side were beaten 4-3 by France in the last 16 of the World Cup, according to nation's media. 2 Jul 2018
I was a Russia fan for 120 minutes - Corluka

I was a Russia fan for 120 minutes - Corluka

Lokomotiv Moscow and Croatia defender Vedran Corluka says he was cheering on Russia during their World Cup Round of 16 win over Spain. 2 Jul 2018
Russia players are making history for Russian football

Russia players are making history for Russian football

Acting President of the Russian Football Union Alexander Alaev told Sputnik on Sunday that Russia players were making history for Russian football following their win over Spain in World Cup Round of 16 match. 2 Jul 2018
Hierro not thinking about own future

Hierro not thinking about own future

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said on Sunday that he was not concerned about his future for the moment following his side's loss at the hands of Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Akinfeev and Ignashevich are team leaders

Akinfeev and Ignashevich are team leaders

The Russian Football Union First Vice-President Nikita Simonyan said on Sunday that Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev and defender Sergei Ignashevich were Russia’s leaders on the pitch, but all the players deserved victory in Russia’s match against Spain in the World Cup Round of 16 game at Moscow’s Luzhniki stadium on Sunday. 2 Jul 2018
Spain v Russia - player ratings

Spain v Russia - player ratings

A tense knockout fixture was played out between Russia and Spain, with the hosts' grit and defensive resilience beating out the class of Spain in possession. 2 Jul 2018
Russia into last eight after shootout win over Spain

Russia into last eight after shootout win over Spain

Goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev was Russia’s instant hero as he saved penalties by Koke and Iago Aspas in the shoot out (4-3) to end Spain’s World Cup and send the home nation into the quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018

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