PICS: Russia win hearts, Croatia semis showdown with England

Croatia, who reached their first semi-final since 1998, dominated possession over the 120 minutes but were let down by poor final passes and were vulnerable to Russia's aerial game. IMAGE:......

PHOTOS: Croatia end Russia's World Cup dream on penalties

IMAGE: Croatia players celebrate winning the penalty shootout. Photograph: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Croatia ended Russia’s unlikely World Cup dream when they won 4-3 on penalties to......

Why Russia coach is tense before Uruguay clash...

IMAGE: Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov. Photograph: Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov was in bullish mood ahead of their final Group A showdown with......

PHOTOS: Rampant Russia pummel Saudis 5-0 in World Cup opener

  The result equalled the best-ever in a World Cup opening game -- Brazil beat Mexico 5-0 in Geneva in 1954.   IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup opening match between hosts Russia and Saudi......

World Cup Preview: Russian bear finally ready to roar

Russia have slipped to 70th in the FIFA rankings, which sounds shockingly low for a World Cup team IMAGE: Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov speaks with players during......