# Russia 2018

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# Knockout Stages

Bundesliga star Forsberg on target as Sweden book World Cup quarter-final spot

Emil Forsberg’s deflected strike was enough to seal Sweden’s passage into the last eight on Tuesday.

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Jul 3rd 2018, 4:53 PM

# Knockout Stages

Croatia prevail on penalties to book World Cup quarter-final spot as Danes exit

Croatia booked their place in the final eight on Sunday after beating Denmark in Nizhny Novgorod.

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Jul 1st 2018, 9:55 PM

# CALLING IT A DAY

Iniesta announces international retirement following Spain's World Cup exit

After more than 130 caps and three major titles, including the 2010 World Cup, the former Barcelona midfielder has hung up his boots

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Jul 1st 2018, 8:06 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Croatia vs Denmark, World Cup last-16

We went minute-by-minute as Croatia and Denmark battled in Nizhny Novgorod.

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Jul 1st 2018, 6:15 PM

# Upset

Russia stun Spain on penalties as hosts progress to World Cup quarter-finals

The host nation have knocked out Spain on penalties to progress to the final eight.

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Jul 1st 2018, 5:51 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Spain vs Russia, World Cup last-16

We went minute-by-minute as Spain and Russia met at the Luzhniki Stadium.

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Jul 1st 2018, 2:00 PM

# optimisim

Rooney: 'This could be England's year to win the World Cup'

England’s all-time leading goalscorer believes Gareth Southgate’s side are capable of going all the way at Russia 2018.

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Jul 1st 2018, 12:41 PM

# Russia 2018

'Without Messi we are just another team': Maradona laments Argentina's early exit

The 1986 World Cup winner did not see anything that surprised him as his country made their exit from Russia 2018.

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Jul 1st 2018, 11:00 AM

# Heading Home

Ronaldo tight-lipped on future after World Cup elimination

‘Now is not the time to talk about the future.’

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Jul 1st 2018, 9:30 AM

# Retirement

Mascherano announces international retirement following Argentina's World Cup exit

The versatile 34-year-old has called time on his career with the Aliceleste.

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Jun 30th 2018, 9:04 PM

# teenage sensation

'It's flattering to be compared to a great player like Pele, but he's in another category'

Kylian Mbappe became the first teenager to score two goals in a World Cup game since Pele in 1958.

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Jun 30th 2018, 6:24 PM

# Knockout Stages

Mbappe stars with a brilliant double as France dump Argentina out of the World Cup

France booked their place in the last eight of the World Cup as they overcame Argentina in a seven-goal thriller in Kazan.

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Jun 30th 2018, 5:00 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

France vs Argentina, World Cup last-16

We went minute-by-minute as France and Argentina met in the opening game of the knockout stages.

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Jun 30th 2018, 2:15 PM

# the story so var

335 VAR checks in World Cup brings 99% decision-making accuracy, according to Fifa

Referee committee chairman Pierluigi Collina delivered his group stage report on the newly-adopted technology today.

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Jun 29th 2018, 4:52 PM

# warning

'We know Messi can decide our fate' - Lloris warns France ahead of Argentina clash

The Tottenham goalkeeper is aware the Argentina star has the ability to send Les Bleus out of the World Cup.

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Jun 29th 2018, 4:29 PM

# World Cup

Russian media enjoying 'told you so' moment with conspicuous absence of hooliganism

The FSB reportedly issued an ultimatum to hooligan ring-leaders before the tournament.

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Jun 29th 2018, 4:00 PM

# Putting family first

Iranian World Cup star quits international football after criticism affected mother's health

23-year-old striker Sardar Azmoun, nicknamed ‘the Iranian Messi’ has explained why he won’t be lining out for his country in the future.

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Jun 29th 2018, 11:57 AM

# Top drawer

Which was your favourite goal from the World Cup group stages?

There have been some unbelievable finishes in Russia over the past two weeks.

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Jun 29th 2018, 11:31 AM

# Three Lions

Last-16 meeting with Colombia is England's 'biggest game for a decade', says Southgate

England will take on Colombia in the knockout stages of the World Cup on Tuesday.

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Jun 28th 2018, 10:00 PM

# unbeaten

Brilliant Januzaj strike sees unbeaten Belgium top Group G as England suffer World Cup defeat

A stunning goal from Adnan Januzaj saw Belgium defeat England to make it three wins from three.

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Jun 28th 2018, 8:53 PM

# Fail

Michy Batshuayi celebrated Belgium's opening goal by kicking the ball into his own face

What a strike from Adnan Januzaj.

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Jun 28th 2018, 8:25 PM

# small margins

Here's how Senegal were knocked out of the World Cup on yellow cards

It is the first time in World Cup history a team has been knocked out based on Fifa’s Fair Play points.

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Jun 28th 2018, 5:13 PM

# It's Coming Home

'We're here to win, not plot final route,' says England boss Southgate

England face Belgium in their final group game tomorrow.

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Jun 27th 2018, 9:46 PM

# Samba Soccer

Neymar's influence grows as Brazil cruise through to last-16 meeting with Mexico

Goals from Paulinho and Thiago Silva ensured Brazil avoided any drama to advance through as group winners.

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Jun 27th 2018, 9:05 PM

# Injury

'He's still recovering' - Belgium's top marksman Lukaku ruled out of Group G showdown with England

Tomorrow’s game has come a day too soon for the Man United striker, according to Roberto Martinez.

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Jun 27th 2018, 7:31 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Serbia v Brazil, World Cup, Group E

Could Brazil book their place in the knockout stages? We had minute-by-minute from Moscow.

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Jun 27th 2018, 6:22 PM

# down and out

Loew considers quitting after Germany's shock World Cup exit

Defender Mats Hummels said an early exit is a ‘bitter shock’ for the defending champions.

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Jun 27th 2018, 6:13 PM

# Russia 2018

Mexico well beaten by Sweden but both progress to knockouts at Germany's expense

Strikes from Ludwig Augustinsson, Andreas Granqvist and an Edson Alvarez own goal helped the Europeans to a 3-0 win in Ekaterinburg.

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Jun 27th 2018, 5:22 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

South Korea v Germany, World Cup, Group F

The holders were aiming to book their place in the knockout stages, but their opponents, Mexico and Sweden were all still in contention.

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Jun 27th 2018, 2:25 PM

# A long time coming

Striker who had drugs ban lifted fires Peru to World Cup victory and sends Socceroos packing

Captain Paolo Guerrero set up the first and scored the second against Australia at Fisht Stadium.

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Jun 26th 2018, 5:45 PM

# Stalemate

France and Denmark stroll into the last 16 after drab affair in Moscow

The European nations were both content to play out the first 0-0 draw of this summer’s World Cup.

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Jun 26th 2018, 5:15 PM

# scathing

Dunphy: 'I don’t know how Roy Keane can go on television and open his mouth'

The RTÉ pundit claims the Ireland assistant boss has become a ‘caricature’, while branding his team ‘the most backward football nation in the world right now’.

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Jun 26th 2018, 12:14 PM

# Russia 2018

Argentina fined for 'homophobic and insulting chants' during defeat to Croatia

Fifa said there were a range of incidents during the Group D clash.

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Jun 26th 2018, 12:25 AM

# Controversy

'VAR is not going well': Queiroz fuming Ronaldo wasn't sent-off for elbow

The Iran coach was not happy after tonight’s game.

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Jun 25th 2018, 10:48 PM

# Technical Difficulties

'Transmission issue' affects RTÉ's live coverage of Spain-Morocco clash

Viewers missed a large chunk of tonight’s Group B clash.

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Jun 25th 2018, 10:39 PM

# slap on the wrist

Let-off for Switzerland as three key players avoid World Cup ban for eagle celebrations

Xhaka, Shaqiri and Lichtsteiner will be available to face Costa Rica.

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Jun 25th 2018, 6:27 PM

# Solid

Uruguay top Group A as Suarez and Cavani fire them to victory over 10-man Russia

The South Americans earned a 3-0 win, and Oscar Tabarez’s men have yet to concede at this summer’s World Cup.

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Jun 25th 2018, 5:18 PM

# eventful

Salah on target before record-breaking goalkeeper saves a penalty

But Saudi Arabia claimed a 2-1 win over Egypt in Volgograd.

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Jun 25th 2018, 4:07 PM

# set-piece

Suarez put Uruguay ahead against the hosts with a well-placed free-kick

It’s the Barcelona striker’s second goal of the tournament.

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Jun 25th 2018, 3:19 PM

# But a number

45-year-old Egypt goalkeeper becomes World Cup's oldest-ever player

There are three managers at the tournament who are younger than Essam El Hadary.

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Jun 25th 2018, 2:47 PM