Midfielder of Spain David Silva commented on the upcoming meeting with Russia in the 1/8 finals.

"At the World Championships, any next opponent is a tough barrier. We are playing against Russia, and it will be extremely difficult, as if we were playing against the Brazilian national team, "Silva quotes the official website of FIFA.

"There was a lot of talk and criticism, but we are professional and must devote themselves to the game and changing opinions".

"Sometimes criticism is unfair, I've been here 12 years, and I'm used to it".

Spain vs. Russia match to be held July 1 in Moscow. The beginning at 17:00 Kyiv time.

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