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‘Everyone makes mistakes...” - van Marwijk on ref's VAR call

‘Everyone makes mistakes...” - van Marwijk on ref's VAR call

Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk believes referee Andres Cunha did not look confident when the VAR intervened in Australia’s 2-1 loss to France in Kazan. 17 Jun 2018
Ex-Slovakia Forward Jakubko Says Russia Can Beat Egypt, Uruguay in FIFA World Cup Matches

Ex-Slovakia Forward Jakubko Says Russia Can Beat Egypt, Uruguay in FIFA World Cup Matches

Former Amkar Perm and Slovakia forward Martin Jakubko told Sputnik on Saturday that Russia could beat Egypt and Saudi Arabia in the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches. 17 Jun 2018
Milligan: It hurts a lot!

Milligan: It hurts a lot!

Mark Milligan admits it has been a while since a defeat has hurt as much as Australia's see-sawing 2-1 loss to France in the 2018 World Cup. 16 Jun 2018
VAR Used for First Time in World Cup History

VAR Used for First Time in World Cup History

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system was used for the first time at a FIFA World Cup during the Group C match between France and Australia, which took place in Kazan on Saturday. 16 Jun 2018
Belgium PM may attend World Cup, depending on how they go

Belgium PM may attend World Cup, depending on how they go

Belgium Prime Minister Charles Michel will not attend any group matches at the FIFA World Cup but may come to Russia if Belgium advance to the knockout stages. 16 Jun 2018
Cheryshev says Russia should ignore Salah's struggle

Cheryshev says Russia should ignore Salah's struggle

Egypt striker Mohamed Salah's condition should not worry the Russian national team, the team's midfielder Denis Cheryshev said on Saturday. 16 Jun 2018
Van Marwijk: Australia 'Deserved a Draw'

Van Marwijk: Australia 'Deserved a Draw'

Australia head coach Bert van Marwijk said Saturday that his team "deserved a draw" in their FIFA World Cup encounter with France. 16 Jun 2018
England Defender Delph Says Team Enjoyed World Cup Match Between Portugal, Spain

England Defender Delph Says Team Enjoyed World Cup Match Between Portugal, Spain

Manchester City and England defender Fabian Delph said Saturday that his teammates loved the match held between Portugal and Spain on Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Low: Portugal v Spain was ‘a game between champions’

Low: Portugal v Spain was ‘a game between champions’

Germany head coach Joachim Low said on Saturday that Portugal’s match against Spain was "a game between champions", as his side continue their preparations for Sunday’s FIFA World Cup match against Mexico. 16 Jun 2018
Ex-French President Sarkozy revels in the atmosphere

Ex-French President Sarkozy revels in the atmosphere

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy said that the atmosphere was fantastic at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the press service of Tatarstan Republic’s President said Saturday. 16 Jun 2018
Costa Rica 'Will Do Anything' to Defeat Serbia

Costa Rica 'Will Do Anything' to Defeat Serbia

Costa Rica defender and captain Giancarlo Gonzalez said Saturday that Costa Rica would "do anything" to defeat Serbia in their first 2018 FIFA World Cup match set to take place in Samara on Sunday. 16 Jun 2018
Costa Rica coach Ramirez: First World Cup Match 'Always Crucial'

Costa Rica coach Ramirez: First World Cup Match 'Always Crucial'

Costa Rica head coach Oscar Ramirez said Saturday that the first World Cup match was always "crucial". 16 Jun 2018
Germany desperate for flying start

Germany desperate for flying start

Germany head coach Joachim Low said on Saturday he was sure that his team would get off to a good start at the FIFA World Cup in Russia. 16 Jun 2018
Low 'Does Not Dream' of Repeating 2014 Success at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Low 'Does Not Dream' of Repeating 2014 Success at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Germany head coach Joachim Low said on Saturday that he "did not dream" of repeating Germany's 2014 FIFA World Cup success at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 16 Jun 2018
Russia Keeper Gabulov Says Egypt ‘Solid Team' Fighting for Ball on Every Part of Pitch

Russia Keeper Gabulov Says Egypt ‘Solid Team' Fighting for Ball on Every Part of Pitch

Russia goalkeeper Vladimir Gabulov said Saturday that the Egyptian national team, who are set to face Russia in their second Group A match, had a solid team who fought for the ball on every part of the pitch. 16 Jun 2018
Cheryshev Says 'Not Upset' to Be Outranked in World Cup Goalscorers List

Cheryshev Says 'Not Upset' to Be Outranked in World Cup Goalscorers List

Villarreal and Russia midfielder Denis Cheryshev said on Saturday that he "was not upset" at Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo taking his lead in the scoring rankings. 16 Jun 2018