Denis Cheryshev News

Betis striker Loren Moron headed Betis in front at the end of the first half and Joaquin doubled their advantage in bizarre circumstances early in the second.

Russia lead Group 2 with seven points and will travel to Sweden who are bottom of the standings with one point. 

Russia next play Croatia in the quarter-finals in Sochi on Saturday and penalty shootout hero Igor Akinfeev says the squad must stick to a proven formula for success.

Uruguay comfortably beat World Cup hosts Russia 3-0

Cheryshev labeled the title he received as a surprise as he did not expect to be named best player of the match twice and further added that such award is of minor significance as the important thing is that his team is making progress and is developing, adding "We have won the first two games and we have to keep it up."

The Russians cruised in their first match as host of the 2018 World Cup. Now, they face Egypt to open second-round play on Tuesday.

A tweet by Pique directing towards Real Madrid after the club's exit from Copa del Rey for fielding an ineligible player, was retweeted 100,000 times.

Spanish giants Real Madrid have been disqualified from the 2015-16 Copa del Rey after they fielded an ineligible player in Wednesday`s last 32, first leg match at third-tier Cadiz.

A verdict is expected to be made by the federation on Friday.

Cheryshev scored the opening goal before being substituted at halftime in Real Madrid's 3-1 victory over Cadiz on Wednesday.

Real director Emilio Butragueno said the club`s fate now lay with a judge.