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Mexico's sponsor delivers thank-you beer to South Korean embassy

Mexico's sponsor delivers thank-you beer to South Korean embassy

Mexico's official beer sponsor brought several dozens of crates of beer to the South Korean Embassy in Washington in order to thank the Asian team for their contribution in Mexico reaching the knockout stage of the World Cup. 28 Jun 2018
Iran striker Azmoun quits international football at 23

Iran striker Azmoun quits international football at 23

Rubin Kazan's 23-year-old striker Sardar Azmoun has announced his young retirement from international football, naming his mother's disease as the reason for the "painful" decision. 28 Jun 2018
At home with the England squad - in pics

At home with the England squad - in pics

Away from the hard graft of training, it's been all fun and games for the England team in Russia. Pics by Getty Images. 28 Jun 2018
Russians back Spain... and themselves for World Cup glory

Russians back Spain... and themselves for World Cup glory

Russians believe that Russia and Spain are the favorites to win the FIFA World Cup as the group stage of the tournament comes to an end, in a survey conducted by Russia's Public Opinion Research Centre. 28 Jun 2018
Over 60% of Russians are watching the World Cup

Over 60% of Russians are watching the World Cup

Russians have shown a sustained interest in the 2018 World Cup with over two-thirds of the country watching their national team's games, according to a survey conducted by Russia's Public Opinion Research Centre. 28 Jun 2018
Head of Polish FA hails 'fantastic' World Cup

Head of Polish FA hails 'fantastic' World Cup

Head of the Polish Football Association Zbigniew Boniek has hailed the 2018 World Cup as "fantastic." 28 Jun 2018
Marcelo's injury 'not serious' following sub in Serbia win

Marcelo's injury 'not serious' following sub in Serbia win

Brazil defender Marcelo says his injury isn't serious after he had to be withdrawn from the action in the opening stages of Brazil's 2-0 win over Serbia this morning. 28 Jun 2018
King of Spain to attend Spain v Russia

King of Spain to attend Spain v Russia

Spanish King Felipe VI will come to Moscow to support his national team in their World Cup encounter with hosts Russia. 28 Jun 2018
Salah 'promised to return to Chechnya', says leader

Salah 'promised to return to Chechnya', says leader

Egypt star striker Mohamed Salah promised to revisit Russia's Chechen Republic, according to its leader leader Ramzan Kadyrov. 28 Jun 2018
Departing Germans thank Russia for hospitality

Departing Germans thank Russia for hospitality

The German national football team have paid their thanks to Russia after crashing out of the World Cup. 28 Jun 2018
Costa Rica 'Were Fighting Until Last Minute' in Draw With Switzerland - Costa Rica Forward

Costa Rica 'Were Fighting Until Last Minute' in Draw With Switzerland - Costa Rica Forward

Costa Rica forward Joel Campbell says his side fought "until the last minute" in their 2-2 draw with Switzerland. 28 Jun 2018
Organisation of World Cup in Russia 'wonderful' - Serbian Football Association

Organisation of World Cup in Russia 'wonderful' - Serbian Football Association

MOSCOW, June 28 (Sputnik) - The FIFA World Cup in Russia has been organized to a wonderful level, Serbian Football Association Vice President Savo Milosevic said on Wednesday. 28 Jun 2018
Switzerland can be proud of reaching round of 16 says Dzemaili

Switzerland can be proud of reaching round of 16 says Dzemaili

Switzerland’s players can be proud of themselves for making it out of a "tough" group at the World Cup, midfielder Blerim Dzemaili said after Wednesday's draw with Costa Rica, which was enough to see his side through to the round of 16. 28 Jun 2018
Nishino says team yet to show best form at 2018 World Cup

Nishino says team yet to show best form at 2018 World Cup

Japan head coach Akira Nishino said on Wednesday that his side had not yet shown what they are capable of at this summer's World Cup. 28 Jun 2018
Kawashima says team must keep Lewandowski at bay

Kawashima says team must keep Lewandowski at bay

Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima said Wednesday that his side should keep Poland striker Robert Lewandowski at bay during the teams' upcoming World Cup encounter. 28 Jun 2018
Russia ready to share expertise with US in hosting World Cup

Russia ready to share expertise with US in hosting World Cup

Russian President Vladimir Putin told US National Security Adviser John Bolton that Moscow was ready to share its expertise with the United States in hosting the 2026 World Cup. 28 Jun 2018