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From humble beginnings to siege games - St Petersburg's place in Russian football history

By FourFourTwo Staff published

St Peterburg closes its World Cup with England v Belgium on Saturday having come a long way from being the birthplace of football in Russia.

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Ranked! The 13 best players of the 2018 World Cup so far

By Greg Lea published

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Russia somehow have three points, FIFA confirm

By Paul Watson last updated

Back of the Net Russia are leading Group H without having played a game, reports Back of the Net's Paul Watson ...

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Rakitic stunned by Iniesta omission

By FourFourTwo Staff published

Luka Modric Ivan Rakitic said that Andres Iniesta's omission from Spain's team against Russia made him feel like he was "playing another sport".

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Germany boss Low wants names in Russia World Cup doping row

By FourFourTwo Staff published

Sporting authorities and the media should make the names of dopers known as soon as possible, says Germany head coach Joachim Low.

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World Cup 2018: Griezmann v Messi, Ronaldo v Godin - A guide to last-16 ties

By FourFourTwo Staff published

Diego Godín Leal France v Argentina and Uruguay v Portugal are arguably the pick of the round of 16 at Russia 2018.

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Dzagoev insists he is fit and ready to face Croatia

By FourFourTwo Staff published

Alan Dzagoev Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev says he has recovered from the hamstring injury that has dogged his World Cup ahead of the quarter-finals.

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Ranked! The 25 best World Cup players EVER

By Amit Katwala last updated

FIFA World Cup The finest players in the world sometimes don’t quite manage to produce their best on the biggest stage of all. Others seem fired up by the global attention, playing in ways they never could for their club. Here are 25 of the tournament greats...

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Hamren: Tired Sweden left frustrated by draw

By FourFourTwo Staff last updated

Erik Hamrén Sweden coach Erik Hamren said fatigue was a factor behind his side's frustrating 1-1 draw at home to Russia in Euro 2016 qualifying.

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Russia v Croatia: Perisic channelling iconic 1998 team in pursuit of glory

By FourFourTwo Staff published

Ivan Perisic Croatia are dreaming of the ultimate success following years of promise as they prepare to face hosts Russia in the quarter-finals.

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