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Senegal v Colombia player ratings

Senegal v Colombia player ratings

Group H went down to the wire with both Colombia and Senegal needing to avoid defeat to guarantee their place in the round of 16. 29 Jun 2018
Tourist traffic can grow by 10% in Moscow due World Cup

Tourist traffic can grow by 10% in Moscow due World Cup

The number of tourists visiting Moscow may increase by 10 percent due to the 2018 World Cup, Deputy Head of the Department of Science, Industrial Policy and Entrepreneurship of Moscow Emil Petrosyan said on Thursday. 28 Jun 2018
Infantino: 'The whole world is watching!'

Infantino: 'The whole world is watching!'

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says the whole world is watching the "fantastic" World Cup in Russia. 28 Jun 2018
Germany Deserved to Crash Out of FIFA World Cup - Ex-Germany Captain Matthaus

Germany Deserved to Crash Out of FIFA World Cup - Ex-Germany Captain Matthaus

Ex-Germany captain and 1990 World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus says Germany "did not have the right” to advance to the knockout stage of this year's tournament. 28 Jun 2018
'Any one of our boys can get a hat-trick against Spain!'

'Any one of our boys can get a hat-trick against Spain!'

Zenit St. Petersburg and Russia goalkeeper Andrey Lunev said on Thursday that any attacking player of the Russian national team could repeat Cristiano Ronaldo's heroics and score a hat-trick during their round of 16 encounter with Spain. 28 Jun 2018
Goalkeeper Lunev says hard work will pay off against Spain

Goalkeeper Lunev says hard work will pay off against Spain

Russia goalkeeper Andrey Lunev says that dedication would help his team beat former World Cup winners Spain in the World Cup round of 16. 28 Jun 2018
Around 14,000 fans travelled to Russia through Belarus, visa-free

Around 14,000 fans travelled to Russia through Belarus, visa-free

About 14,000 foreign football fans heading to Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup have crossed the Belarusian border without a visa as part of the temporary visa-free regime between Russia and Belarus, a spokesman for the Belarusian State Border Committee, Anton Bychkovsky, has said. 28 Jun 2018
Fans have us believing we can beat Spain - Russia star Fernandes

Fans have us believing we can beat Spain - Russia star Fernandes

Russia defender Mario Fernandes said on Thursday that the team feel able to defeat Spain in their World Cup round of 16 match thanks to the support they feel from their country. 28 Jun 2018
Fernandes feeling 'strong'

Fernandes feeling 'strong'

Russia defender Mario Fernandes says his side was feeling "strong" ahead of their FIFA World Cup match against Spain. 28 Jun 2018
Germany legend Matthaus says Russians should be delighted with their team

Germany legend Matthaus says Russians should be delighted with their team

Germany's former FIFA World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus says Russians should be happy with their national football team after their great run of form at the FIFA World Cup. 28 Jun 2018
Arnie: The Second Coming

Arnie: The Second Coming

So, the Socceroos bow out at the Group Stage, again. I, for one, think Bert van Marwijk did a fantastic job in a short time. He set the team up well enough to stand toe to toe with three of the best teams in the world, and one of the main beneficiaries could well be Graham Arnold. 28 Jun 2018
Nine people detained at Spartak Stadium as Brazil beat Serbia

Nine people detained at Spartak Stadium as Brazil beat Serbia

Nine people were detained for various violations at Moscow's Spartak Stadium and the surrounding area during the World Cup match between Serbia and Brazil this morning. 28 Jun 2018
Hummels: It's going to haunt me

Hummels: It's going to haunt me

Germany centre-back Mats Hummels says his miss against South Korea in their World Cup group decider will haunt him. 28 Jun 2018
Mural of Messi to be painted in Kazan

Mural of Messi to be painted in Kazan

A graffiti mural depicting Lionel Messi will be painted in the Russian city of Kazan, where the Argentina play France on Sunday morning AEST. 28 Jun 2018
Russia goalkeeper says Cherchesov is a ‘top’ coach

Russia goalkeeper says Cherchesov is a ‘top’ coach

Russia goalkeeper Andrey Lunev says Stanislav Cherchesov was a "top" coach. 28 Jun 2018
A sell-out crowd expected for Russia's post-World Cup friendly

A sell-out crowd expected for Russia's post-World Cup friendly

A friendly between Russia and the Czech Republic at the Rostov Arena on 10 September, is due to be a sell-out, according to the region's Sports Minister Samvel Arakelyan. 28 Jun 2018