After the hardest match against Croatia Russia's forward Artem Dzyuba gave an interview to the First Channel. Artem was so sincere that he couldn't hold back his tears. While talking to the journalist he thanked his team-mates for the game and also all people  who supported the national team during the World Cup. 

"I want to thank my partners, everyone who was involved in the team. I'm proud of them and I love them as a family. We became one family. During our life  we wanted...we wanted to prove to the whole country...  we want people to be proud of us, that football is alive.We are grateful to the whole country for these emotions. Our hearts are broken, but we fought like lions. Thank you so much."