Daily News Summary: Russia knock out Spain in shootout; Salah signs new Liverpool deal

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TOP HEADLINES

Spain 1-1 Russia (3-4 on pen): Sloppy Spain ELIMINATED as Koke and Aspas miss penalties

Koke and Iago Aspas missed for Spain as Russia produced a huge World Cup shock to move into the quarter-finals after shoot-out success.

Croatia 1-1 Denmark (3-2 on pen): Subasic & Schmeichel both heroes as Croatia reach last 8

Subasic and Schmeichel each saved three penalties for their teams as Croatia beat Denmark in the penalty shootout to go to the quarter-finals.

OFFICIAL: Spain legend Andres retires from international football after World Cup exit

After more than 130 caps and three major titles, including the 2010 World Cup, the former Barcelona midfielder has hung up his boots

OFFICIAL: Mohamed Salah has signed a new 5-year contract with Liverpool

Egyptian star rewarded for remarkable debut campaign on Merseyside - and his new deal contains no release clause.

SAVIORS Subasic & Schmeichel named All Football Men of the Match in Croatia vs Denmark

There might be winner and loser in the game, but tonight, Kasper Schmeichel and Danijel Subasic are both the heroes.

Akinfeev wins All Football Man of the Match award as Russia knock Spain out of World Cup

Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev becomes All Football Man of the Match as World Cup host nation Russia knock out Spain by penalties.

World Cup 2018 quarter-final fixtures: France to take on Uruguay; Russia will face Croatia

Uruguay, Russia, France & Croatia have already qualified for the last 8 of World Cup 2018! Below, we've provided every key date, kick-off time and venue in quarter-finals & following matches.

Neymar, Mbappe or Griz? With Messi and Ronaldo gone, the Balon d'Or battle is wide open

Between them, the pair have won every Balon d'Or since 2008, sharing five each. But this year could see a new name on the trophy, now that Messi and Ronaldo have left the World Cup, leaving other younger stars a chance to take center stage.

WHAT THEY SAY

Spain captain Ramos: Hopefully this isn't the end of a generation

Sergio Ramos said that the Spain players gave their all but they went out in a lottery with a penalty shoot-out against Russia, and he now hopes that it is not the end of a generation.

'Anyone can be a god if he tries' - That ROAR you hear is from Russia, who sent Spain home

We have a saying in Russia, Stanislav Cherchesov told reporters from behind his fearsome mustache on Saturday afternoon. “Anyone,” said Cherchesov, the coach of Russia’s World Cup team, “can be a god if he tries.”

'Without Messi we are just another team' - Maradona laments Argentina World Cup exit

The 1986 World Cup winner did not see anything that surprised him as his country made their exit from Russia 2018

‘He’s been the best for 10 years’ – Pogba praises ‘unique’ Messi

The France midfielder says that the Argentine attacker has made a contribution to the game that will never be forgotten

Criticism of ‘artist’ Ozil is unfair, says Germany team-mate Boateng

The centre-back has said that his compatriot is "only human" and does not deserve the stick he has been given following an early World Cup exit

'Go to penalties and pray' - Fabregas 'speechless' following Russia's upset of Spain

The Chelsea star was shocked to see his country bounced from the World Cup by the host nation, who he claims had prayer as part of their gameplan

Griezmann expects Uruguay to play like Atletico and be 'boring'

Antoine Griezmann is expecting France's World Cup quarter-final opponents, Uruguay, to have a game plan very similar to his club side.

Cristiano Ronaldo silent on international future as he thanks Portugal fans

Although he is yet to offer any clues as to his international future, the Real Madrid forward has thanked Portugal supporters for their support

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Transfer news & rumours: Juventus in sensational Ronaldo swoop

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond

The forgotten players under Hierro

Julen Lopetegui carefully selected a squad of 23 players for the World Cup, yet once he was dismissed it was then down to Fernando Hierro to pick the team and there were several individuals he opted not to use.

This was Messi's World Cup: Half the tournament was spent walking

Remember the viral audio of the Argentine fan who gave Sampaoli the tactic to face the World Cup? It was simple: balls into Lionel Messi, but it didn't work as the Argentine spent most of his tournament walking.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo's debut in World cup 2006

TODAY'S WC FIXTURES (CET)

16:00  Brazil vs Mexico

22:00  Belgium vs Japan