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Ognjen Vukojević

Croatia assistant coach booted for ‘Glory to Ukraine’ video

Ognjen Vukojević, assistant coach and Dynamo Kiev scout, has been sent home from Russia after posting a politically sensitive video on social media.

Russia fan looks dejected at the end of the match

Russia’s fairytale World Cup run ends in tears

The men in red exceeded the wildest expectations by coming within a penalty kick of making it into the semi-finals for the first time since 1966

IRFA vice president Geraldine Fowler

Spain’s blame game after World Cup penalty heartache

Following humiliation at the hands of the Netherlands in 2014 and a limp defeat to Italy at Euro 2016, this was perhaps the most galling exit of all

Since 1999

The World Cup of press freedom

Rather than accepting the competition that comes with pluralism, the Kremlin is intent on rigging the rules of politics

Uruguay’s Edinson Cavani scores their third goal

Uruguay win group as Suarez inspires 3-0 win over 10-man Russia

Luis Suarez opened the scoring in the 10th minute and the South Americans extended their lead with the help of a Denis Cheryshev own goal

Messi is bearing the weight of expectations as Argentina seek a first World Cup trophy since 1986

Pressure on Messi to redeem himself, early exit for Egypt

Argentina have rallied around their superstar captain after his spot-kick was saved in the 1-1 draw against minnows Iceland on Saturday

Russia’s Denis Cheryshev in action with Egypt’s Ahmed Fathy

Disappointing Pharaohs struggle to contain hosts

Russia will be guaranteed a place in the last 16 and Egypt eliminated unless Saudi Arabia beat Uruguay on Wednesday

Mohamed Salah celbrates his 22nd goal of the season. (Reuters)

All eyes on Salah as World Cup hosts take on Egypt

Liverpool wizard Salah missed his team’s defeat to Uruguay while he was recovering from a shoulder injury

Salah’s shoulder has continued to cause him problems in Russia, and at the weekend he needed the help of three team-mates to put a shirt on during a training session in Grozny. (Reuters)

All eyes on Salah as hopeful Pharoahs take on hosts

Egypt’s Argentine coach Hector Cuper said on Monday Salah was fit to play but will undergo a test before kick-off in Saint Petersburg

Classy Spain too good for Russia

Spain, one of the pre-tournament favourites, ensured they made the Euro 2008 final with a 3-0 demolition of Russia on Thursday.

Enjoy yourselves, coach tells Russia

Russia coach Guus Hiddink has told his players to enjoy themselves in their Euro 2008 semifinal clash against Spain on Thursday.

Russia in memorable Euro 2008 win

Dutchman Guus Hiddink led his young Russian team to a memorable 3-1 win in the Euro 2008 tournament on Saturday over his Dutch compatriots.

Russia complete Euro 2008 last-eight line-up

Russia set up a Euro 2008 quarterfinal with coach Guus Hiddink’s native Netherlands after a deserved 2-0 win over Sweden in Group D on Wednesday.