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Osako says he's happy to fulfill childhood dream

Osako says he's happy to fulfill childhood dream

Japan forward Yuya Osako said Tuesday that his childhood dream came true after he scored in Japan's 2-1 World Cup win against Colombia. 20 Jun 2018
Mostovoi says pain may hamper Salah

Mostovoi says pain may hamper Salah

Former Russia midfielder Aleksandr Mostovoi told Sputnik Tuesday that pain might hamper Egypt star striker Mohamed Salah during the upcoming World Cup match between Russia and Egypt. 20 Jun 2018
Colombia v Japan player ratings

Colombia v Japan player ratings

A 2014 World Cup rematch saw Group H get off to a dramatic start. 20 Jun 2018
Mooy: We need to bring home the bacon

Mooy: We need to bring home the bacon

The Socceroos hope to isolate Danish danger man Christian Eriksen to bring home the bacon against Denmark on Thursday. 20 Jun 2018
Japan overcome Colombia - pic special

Japan overcome Colombia - pic special

Yuya Osako's second-half header gave Japan a winning start in Group H against ten-man Colombia, and earned a first-ever World Cup win for Asia over South America. Pics by Getty Images. 19 Jun 2018
England draw in a record TV audience in the UK

England draw in a record TV audience in the UK

The FIFA World Cup match between Tunisia and England was the most viewed TV event of the year in the UK. 19 Jun 2018
Colombia's Carlos Sanchez receives first red card of Russia 2018

Colombia's Carlos Sanchez receives first red card of Russia 2018

Colombia midfielder Carlos Sanchez has become the first player of the 2018 FIFA World Cup to be shown a red card. 19 Jun 2018
Neuer wants a 2014 re-run from his teammates

Neuer wants a 2014 re-run from his teammates

Germany goalkeeper and captain Manuel Neuer says the time has come for the team to replicate their World Cup winning form from the tournament in Brazil four years ago. 19 Jun 2018
Putin's 'busy schedule' preventing him from attending the World Cup

Putin's 'busy schedule' preventing him from attending the World Cup

Vladimir Putin's busy schedule is stopping him attending more games at the World Cup, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018
Alli set for MRI scan on thigh injury

Alli set for MRI scan on thigh injury

Tottenham and England midfielder Dele Alli will undergo an MRI scan after injuring his thigh in the Three Lions' 2-1 win over Tunisia. 19 Jun 2018
Neuer: We're not worried

Neuer: We're not worried

Germany are confident about reaching the knockout stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup despite losing their first group-stage game, according to captain Manuel Neuer. 19 Jun 2018
Russia face a tough time against Egypt, says ex-coach

Russia face a tough time against Egypt, says ex-coach

The game against Egypt will be very difficult for Russia because their opponents have nothing to lose, former Soviet and Russia head coach Anatoly Byshovets told Sputnik on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018
Over 400,000 use Volgograd's public transport on England's opening night

Over 400,000 use Volgograd's public transport on England's opening night

Buses, tramways and suburban trains transported around 400,000 people in the Russian city of Volgograd on the day it hosted the World Cup match between Tunisia and England, the city's Deputy Mayor Sergey Razumny said on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018
James Rodriguez starts on the bench for Colombia

James Rodriguez starts on the bench for Colombia

Midfielder James Rodriguez will not start for Colombia in their first FIFA World Cup match against Japan in Saransk. 19 Jun 2018
Brazil demand an explanation from FIFA for VAR no-show

Brazil demand an explanation from FIFA for VAR no-show

The Brazilian Football Confederation has asked FIFA to explain why the VAR wasn't called into action during the national team's disappointing draw with Switzerland. 19 Jun 2018
Jonas Hector returns to training with Germany

Jonas Hector returns to training with Germany

Germany left-back Jonas Hector has resumed training after recovering from the flu which kept him out of his team's defeat to Mexico. 19 Jun 2018

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