President Vladimir Putin says World Cup has broken stereotypes about Russia
Putin has used the tournament to send a defiant message to his opponents that Russia is succeeding despite Western efforts to hold it back.
Jul 06, 2018, 20:09 PM ISTRussia coach Stanislav Cherchesov not getting carried away despite calls of support from President Vladimir Putin
Saturday’s match is a huge one for Russia, who have never reached the semi-finals of the World Cup, although the Soviet Union got there in 1966.
Jul 06, 2018, 19:53 PM ISTSweden are easy to analyse, difficult to beat: Coach Janne Andersson
Andersson says he is unlikely to spring a surprise on England coach Gareth Southgate.
Jul 06, 2018, 19:40 PM IST