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Dzyuba, Golovin to start for Russia against Spain

Dzyuba, Golovin to start for Russia against Spain

Forward Artem Dzyuba and midfielder Aleksandr Golovin were named in Russia's starting lineup for the team's round of 16 match against Spain at the FIFA World Cup, the Russian national football team announced on their Twitter account on Sunday. 1 Jul 2018
Cherchesov 'deserves credit' for Russia's form

Cherchesov 'deserves credit' for Russia's form

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov deserves credit for the team's top form at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Chairman of the Russian lower house's Sports Committee Mikhail Degtyarev has said. 20 Jun 2018
Samedov: Russia fulfilled first World Cup goal

Samedov: Russia fulfilled first World Cup goal

Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov said Tuesday night that Russia had fulfilled their first World Cup goal after beating Egypt 3-1 in their Group A encounter. 20 Jun 2018
Cheryshev and Dzyuba start for Russia

Cheryshev and Dzyuba start for Russia

Midfielder Denis Cheryshev, who scored a double for Russia in their 5-0 drubbing of Saudi Arabia in the World Cup opener, and striker Artem Dzyuba will start for the national team in their match against Egypt, the team said Tuesday via their official Twitter account. 20 Jun 2018
'We Want Russians to Be Proud'

'We Want Russians to Be Proud'

Spartak Moscow and Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov said Wednesday that the Russian national football team wanted to make Russians "feel proud" of their performance at the World Cup. 13 Jun 2018
Samedov: We need 'Positive Vibes'

Samedov: We need 'Positive Vibes'

Spartak Moscow and Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov said on Wednesday that the team needed "more positive vibes" ahead of the World Cup. 13 Jun 2018
Russia have lessons to learn after Turkey draw - Cherchesov

Russia have lessons to learn after Turkey draw - Cherchesov

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said the team had some lessons to learn after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Turkey in their final warm-up game before the start of the 2018 World Cup. 6 Jun 2018
Goalkeeper Akinfeev, Forward Smolov Named in Russia's Starting Lineup For Turkey Friendly

Goalkeeper Akinfeev, Forward Smolov Named in Russia's Starting Lineup For Turkey Friendly

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - CSKA Moscow goalkeeper and Russia captain Igor Akinfeev and FC Krasnodar striker Fedor Smolov have been named in Russia's starting lineup for their pre-World Cup friendly match against Turkey, the team said via Twitter Tuesday. 6 Jun 2018
Turkey Head Coach Lucescu Hopes Russia 'Play Well' at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Turkey Head Coach Lucescu Hopes Russia 'Play Well' at 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Turkey head coach Mircea Lucescu said on Monday that he hoped hosts Russia would "play well" at this summer's FIFA World Cup. 5 Jun 2018
Russia's Training at Home steps up after Austria loss

Russia's Training at Home steps up after Austria loss

NOVOGORSK, June 3 (Sputnik) - Russia's preparations for the World Cup at their base camp near Moscow are different from their recent training camp in Austria, Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov said on Sunday. 3 Jun 2018
Dzyuba, Kutepov, Gabulov Named in final Russia squad

Dzyuba, Kutepov, Gabulov Named in final Russia squad

MOSCOW, June 3 (Sputnik) - On loan Arsenal Tula forward Artem Dzyuba, Spartak Moscow defender Ilya Kutepov and Club Brugge goalkeeper Vladimir Gabulov have been included in Russia's 2018 FIFA World Cup squad, the Russian Football Union announced on its official website on Sunday. 3 Jun 2018
Russia Midfielder Samedov Says Egypt Star Salah's Injury in Champions League 'Game Moment'

Russia Midfielder Samedov Says Egypt Star Salah's Injury in Champions League 'Game Moment'

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL (Austria), May 29 (Sputnik) - Spartak Moscow and Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov told Sputnik Tuesday that Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos's tackle of Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah, that left the Egypt star injured, in Saturday's Champions League final was nothing more than a "game moment." 29 May 2018