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FIFA official jokes the Russian fans sounded like thunder in Spain clash

FIFA official jokes the Russian fans sounded like thunder in Spain clash

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura says that she though she heard thunder after Russia forward Artem Dzyuba's equaliser scored in the round of 16 encounter with Spain. 2 Jul 2018
Over 78,000 fans pack into the Luzhniki to see Russia play Spain

Over 78,000 fans pack into the Luzhniki to see Russia play Spain

The World Cup Round of 16 match between Russia and Spain was played in front of a sell-out crowd of 78,011 fans at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium. 2 Jul 2018
Marcelo fit and ready to face Mexico

Marcelo fit and ready to face Mexico

Head coach Tite said on Sunday that Brazil defender Marcelo was fit and ready to play in the upcoming World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico at Samara Arena. 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
Brazil camp say they don't need to know Mexico's plans

Brazil camp say they don't need to know Mexico's plans

Brazil do not need to know Mexico’s plan for their upcoming round of 16 game, Sylvinho, the assistant of Brazil head coach, says. 2 Jul 2018
Neymar 'not playing to his full potential'

Neymar 'not playing to his full potential'

Brazil head coach Tite says Neymar is not playing to his full potential at the 2018 World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
We know all about Falcao's strengths - Lingard

We know all about Falcao's strengths - Lingard

Manchester United and England midfielder Jesse Lingard says his side are aware of Colombia striker Radamel Falcao's strong points ahead of their upcoming World Cup match. 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
Roberto Martinez expects to have it 'tough' against Japan

Roberto Martinez expects to have it 'tough' against Japan

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said on Sunday that his team expect a "tough" match against Japan in the World Cup round of 16. 2 Jul 2018
Hazard shrugs off Messi and Ronaldo's World Cup exits

Hazard shrugs off Messi and Ronaldo's World Cup exits

Eden Hazard says the World Cup won't miss Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo - because there's plenty of five-star talent still on show in Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Croatian President arrives in Russia for his country's big game against Denmark

Croatian President arrives in Russia for his country's big game against Denmark

Croatian president Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic has arrived in Nizhny Novgorod for the World Cup match between Croatia and Denmark. 2 Jul 2018
Bigwigs out in force for Russia's clash with Spain

Bigwigs out in force for Russia's clash with Spain

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and NHL forward Alexander Ovechkin all attended Russia's Round of 16 match against Spain this morning. 2 Jul 2018
Akinfeev up to 2nd on Russia's most-capped list

Akinfeev up to 2nd on Russia's most-capped list

Igor Akinfeev has become Russia's second-most capped player, leapfrogging former defender Viktor Onopko. 2 Jul 2018
Injury doubt Marcelo trains with the rest of the Brazil squad

Injury doubt Marcelo trains with the rest of the Brazil squad

Marcelo trained with the rest of the Brazilian squad ahead of his side's World Cup Round of 16 clash with Mexico. 1 Jul 2018
Fans from all over the world 'surprised' by World Cup

Fans from all over the world 'surprised' by World Cup

Fans from all over the world are surprised by what they are seeing in Russia, according to Vladimir Putin's aide, Igor Levitin. 1 Jul 2018
Costa and Asensio start for Spain against Russia

Costa and Asensio start for Spain against Russia

Diego Costa and Marco Asensio were named in Spain’s starting lineup for the World Cup Round of 16 match against Russia. 1 Jul 2018

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