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Tottenham midfielder Alli has utilized the time of the three lions to have fun with his girlfriend Ruby Mae in Russia.

Delle Alli was part of the English side that advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 12 years.

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This came after ousting Colombia by 4-3 on penalties following 1-1 draw in the round of 16.

After the squad were and after the squad were afforded some down time on Wednesday ahead of the quarter-final with Sweden this weekend, Mae spent time with her boyfriend at England's Repino base.

Alli took to Instagram story with the caption "So proud"

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Delle Alli has only had 2 games at the World Cup after he missed the last two group games due to injury  before facing Colombia at the knockout stage

Mae, 23, who has been with the Tottenham star for around two years, wore an England shirt with Alli's number 20 on it in the stands at the Spartak Arena.

Alli shares a day with Ruby Mae in his time off at the English camp

Delle Alli spends time outside the England team with his girlfriend

England managed to make the quarter finals of the 2018 World Cup. We check out how a few English household names back in the day.

John Terry managed to watch in a giant screen with a group a friends

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David Beckham had friends over as he watched the game

Lee Dixon and Ian Wright saw it happen in the studios

Check out where Ian Wright John Terry and David Beckham watched England oust Colombia with 4-3 on penalties

Check out where the England legends watched their team beat Colombia

Sweden beat Switzerland 1-0 to book their place into the quarterfinals of the World Cup. Here is how the rest of the players fared

Check out how Sweden players fared us they beat Switzerland 1-0 to make

Player ratings as Sweden beat Switzerland

In a miraculous turn of events, England pulled through to the quarter finals after 1-1 draw which was settled on penalties.

Harry Kane and Yerry Mina got the goals for England and Colombia respectively as the Three Lions sailed through 4-3 on penalties.

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England beat Colombia on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time. We look at how the players fared

Player ratings from England's miracle qualification over Colombia

Pop singer Rihanna announced the crash she had for Kevin Prince Boateng a four years ago on twitter.

We chronicle the number of times Rihanna got excited and caught having a great time with football stars.

Rihanna with Miroslav Klose and the 2014 World Cup trophy

Rihanna with Arsenal defenders Shkodran Mustafi and Saed Kolasinac

Rihanna with Ozil in a visit to the Emirates Stadium

Rihanna with Mario Gotze in World Cup celebrations

Rihanna with Podolski, Schweinsteiger and World Cup trophy

In 2014, reports did emerge that Rihanna has interest in setting up a football academy and had interest in buying Liverpool.

We look at the number of times Rihanna was caught having some affection for football stars including our very own Kevin Prince Boateng

6 times Rihanna fell in love because of football

Japan got eliminated by Belgium in a very dramatic and painful 3-2 defeat at the round of 16.

The goals for Japan came through Genki Haraguchi and Takashi Inui

Japan got eliminated as Belgium responded through Jan Vertoghen and Maroune Fellaini and the last gasp winner coming by kind courtesy Nacer Chadli injury time win.

The Japanese side did not leave with their heads down as the side put up an impressive performance to the joy of the fans.

The fans at the end of the day cleared the stands of all filth leaving the stadium in spick and spank.

The Japanese players got into the round of 16 through a technicality of discipline and indeed they did show that quality in them.

The Japan team cleaned the dressing room and left a message saying “Thank you” in Russian.

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Belgium after eliminating Japan go on to face favorites Brazil in a quarter final clash.

Japan have not gone beyond the round of 16 stage in the World Cup as this only the second time the Blue Samarai  has gone beyond the group stage since 2002 when the global showpiece was co-hosted by Japan and Korea

Heart broken Japanese fans and players leave the Rostov Arena as clean as they could

Japan go home leaving the entire stadium clean as whistle

Belgium came back from from 2 goals down to beat Japan 3-2 to annex into the quarter final of the 2018 World Cup

Made a couple of good saves from long range efforts, and dealt reasonably well with the Belgian pressure from set pieces

He had moments of uncertainty like his defense partners, but managed to recover on most occasions

He looked impressive on his return from injury

His failed interception left Haraguchi with time to slot home but atoned for that by pulling one back for Belgium to aid his side change the scope of game in order to start what ended in a great comeback victory

He offered aerial presence as well as a calming presence in midfield, important late on

He was disappointing in the initial stages as his ability to find the important pass twas lacking in the first half but was marshalled well at the end

Underperformed for the majority of the game

Yannick Carrasco  6

Covered plenty of pitch, from his wing back role, to finding himself as a centre forward at times he had a spark of creativity

Showed spells of his attacking pedigree but struggled to find the final ball, but many of his teammates had the same problem

Had less impact on the game as in others against weaker opponents, but did have a shot in anger that threatened Kawashima’s goal

Despite his height advantage, he couldn’t break through a well-disciplined defence, but did manage to leave the ball perfectly to Chadli for the winning goal

Eiji Kawashima – 6

He had couple of good saves from long range efforts, and dealt reasonably well with the pressure from dead ball situations

Hiroki Sakai – 6

He was disposed of the ball at times but ran himself into the ground for his team

Maya Yoshida - 7

He helped Marshal Romelu Lukaku well despite his height disadvantage. The Southampton defender did make his experience count and led his team from the back

He put in his all for the team like many others, and for the most part handled Belgiums attack well

Yuto Nagatomo - 6

Lukaku spent the majority of the game in his pocket

Gaku Shibasaki - 7

He was a workerholic in this game and had the ability to bag himself a goal or two. Tried hard to prevent the likes of De Bruyne and Hazard getting time on the ball

Makoto Hasebe - 7

He gave little going forward, but racked back to help the rest of his team.

Takashi Inui – 8

he has certainly been the standout player for Japan in this tournament. With a composed touch, and assured passing, he looked to have been the difference maker throughout and the consequence for this side punching above their weight before and during this very game.

Shinji Kagawa – 8

Very reliable and dependable in the middle of the park as he is indeed the key man for the side.

Genki Haraguchi - 7

He offered an attacking outlet whilst also getting back and doing the dirty work for his side as they defended against Belgium pressure. Got the first goal for Japan

He provided a nuisance and got himself in the right areas

Hazard was man of the match as his side Belgium came from behind to beat Japan 3-2. Lets see how the players fared

Player ratings from Belgium's dramatic comeback over Japan

Brazil beat Mexico 2-0 to advance into the quarterfinals of the 2018 finals. Neymar was obviously the star of the show with Roberto Firmino getting in a second. Let’s see how the his supporting cast and his opponents fared

Neymar gets on the score sheet  to get Brazil into the quarterfinals. We see how the other players fared

Player ratings as Brazil blaze into the quarter finals

Ivorian and Chelsea football legend Didier Drogba has stated that the Lukaku has grown from boy he knew with raw talent into a man that is prime for the big time. In speaking to the BBC, Drogba did state that has had a special relationship with Lukaku the since the latter’s days with Anderletct in Belgium

Romelu is a player and person I have a special relationship with. I have known him for seven years, since he first came to Chelsea at the age of 18 in 2011, and we are really close.

He is more than my very good friend, he is a kid I love and he is like my younger brother - someone I have always tried to help.The first time I spoke to Romelu, he was a young boy and still at Anderlecht.

My friend Vincent Kompany put him on the phone and Romelu told me he was a big Chelsea fan and I was his idol - he had my name on the back of his shirt, and a poster of me on his wall.

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Lukaku has netted 4 goals so far in the ongoing 2018 FIFA World Cup and Didier Drogba has stated that all that will be owed to hardwork character from Manchester United forward

“I know things have not always been easy for him but the reason he is doing so well in Russia is down to the character he has shown throughout his career and the hard work he has put in to get here.

Of course, Belgium are creating lots of chances for him - if you have Eden Hazard, Kevin de Bruyne and Dries Mertens behind you, then as a striker you know they will provide food for you.

But the rest is down to him. I had service like that at Chelsea, and I always thought to myself: 'If you don't eat well now, then you are the one responsible.'”

Drogba did make the assertion that Lukaku has obviously improved from the raw talent from his days at Chelsea to a perfectionist in front of goal

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“As we have seen, he is not missing now - he has scored four goals from five shots in the two games he has played so far - and I would put that down to the fact that, as a player, he is a perfectionist.

If you have a desire to always improve like he does, then in the end it pays off.

Right from the start, he had to work hard. I remember when he first came to the club he was not doing the full training sessions sometimes - they would take him to one side and make him work on his first touch, his passing - everything.

When he was young he was very raw. Powerful and physical, yes - always.

I always challenged him and told him that he needed to get leaner and he would be a different player - faster, and more agile at moving and turning.

He has done that. When I look at the player he is now and the one he was seven years ago, there is a big difference. If you go through the different parts of his game, there is quality everywhere.”

Belgium qualified atop of Group G ahead of England Tunisia and Panama.

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Belgium face of with Japan at the round of 16 stage at the Rostov Arena in the 2018 Russia World Cup

Didier Drogba reflects on the development of Lukaku from a raw Belgian talent to a World Cup golden boot contender

The boy I knew has become a man-Didier Drogba

Ghana Premier League giants Accra Hearts of Oak have extended their condolences to the Late former Vice President of Ghana Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur.

His Excellency Amissah Arthur collapsed at the Air Force Gym early Friday and was rushed to the 37 Military Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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The former Vice President who has been affectionately described as a gentleman by a number of sympathizers after his demise was a staunch fun and shareholder of Accra Hearts of Oak

In a statement signed by the Communications, Director of the 20th time Ghana Premier League Champions Kwame Opare Addo extended condolences from the club to the family of the Late Amissah-Arthur

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Hearts of Oak  extend condolences to the family of His Excellency Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur

Hearts of Oak pay tribute to Amissah- Arthur

Tunisia beat Panama 2-1 to make at least accrue 3 points before exiting the 2018 World Cup.

Wahbi Khazri and Ben Youssef scored to make sure Tunisia gets their first World Cup in since 1978

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Tunisia finally beats Panama to win a World Cup game after 40 years

Player ratings from Tunisia's first World Cup win since 1978

A beauty from former Manchester United youngster Januzaj saw Belgium beat England 1-0 to top Group G. We see how the players fared

Player ratings from game between Belgium and England

Adnan Januzaj stars as Belgium beat England to top Group G

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Japan lost 1-0 to Poland but qualified to the next stage. We look at how the players fared

Player ratings from Japan vrs Poland game

Switzerland is drew 2-2 with Costa Rica to book a date with Sweden at the Round of 16 stage. We look at how the players fared

Stephan Lichtsteiner 8

Ricardo Rodriguez 6

Xherdan Shaqiri 7

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Daniel Colindres 7

Christian Gamboa 6

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Player ratings from Switzerland vrs Costa Rica

Vladimir Stojkovic 6

Antonio Rukavina 6

Aleksander Mitrovic 6

Aleksander Kolarov 5

Milos Veljkovic 6

Nikola Milenkovic 6

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic 6

Record World Cup Brazil holders registered their second 2018 World Cup win over Serbia to ensure qualification into the Round of 16.

Player ratings from Brazil's win over Serbia

Guillermo Ochoa 7

Javier Hernandez 6

Andres Guardado 6

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Victor Lindelof 7

Andreas Granqvist 7

Ludwing Augustinsson 7

Victor Claesson 7

Sebastien Larsson 5

Sweden beat Mexico 3-0 to qualify to the round of 16. We look at how the players fared

Player ratings as Sweden ensure qualification through Mexico

Germany played with over confidence lack of urgency and high spirits as the defending champions got booted out of once again in the group of stages. This continues the trend 2002,2010,2014 and 2018.

We look at the players you can point to be the cause of Germany’s exit as against those who performed by South Korea

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Check out the players who lacked urgency in order to see defending champions crash out of the World Cup

Player ratings as Germany crash land out of the 2018 World Cup

Maradona has stated he was binged wine when during the game between Argentina and Nigeria.

The Argentina football legend had to be carried away from the VIP box after Argentina beat Nigeria 2-1 to qualify into the group stages.

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Maradona did state he was fine in a few hours after he was attended to at the medical Centre.

'Where we were they were only serving white wine. Yes, we drank all the wine, but now I'm talking to you and I'm telling you the truth.'

Maradona was then forced to deny reports that he had died due to heart failure after the game.

The 1986 World Cup winner was caught asleep in the stands when during the stands as he was drunk on the wine served at the stadium.

He did state that he was then advised to leave at half time but he stated he could not due to the intensity

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The 2-1 loss to Argentina sees them book a date with France

Maradona was was drunk on wine before being whisked away in the game between Argentina and Nigeria

Maradona admits he was drunk on wine

Croatia beat Iceland 2-1 to top Group D in order to qualify and book their place into next round of the competition. Check out how the players fared in the last group D game

Lovre Kalinic – 7

Duje Caleta-Car – 6

Vedran Corluka – 6.5

Luka Modric- 8.5

Mateo Kovacic- 9

Ivan Perisic- 7.5

Andrej Kramaric- 8

Hans Thor Halldorsson- 6.5

Birkir Mar Saevarsson- 7

Ragnar Sigurosson- 5.5

Sverrir Ingason- 5.5

Horour Bjorgvin Magnusson- 8.5

Emil Hallfreosson- 7.5

Aron Gunnarsson- 8

Johann Berg Guomundsson- 7

Gylfi Sigurosson- 7

Check out how Crotia players fared on their way to top Group D

Player ratings from game between Croatia and Iceland

Nigeria stared at a round of 16 spot but saw it go as the goal a neatly struck shot from Rojo which can be likened to a dagger piercing through the heart saw the West Africans lose to Argentina for fifth time in the World Cup.

Messi initially got on the score sheet early on in the first half before Victor Moses equalized through a penalty and then the winner came from an unlikely but historical source in Marcos Rojo.

Marcos Rojo was indeed the man who got the winner in a 3-2 victory the Nigerians in Rio had four years ago and yet again was the man who made it happen on Tuesday Night at St Petersburg.

We check out how the players fared

Francis Uzoho - 7

Kenneth Omeruo - 7

William Ekong - 7