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Kuzyaev says team showed mettle by beating Spain

Kuzyaev says team showed mettle by beating Spain

Russia midfielder Daler Kuzyaev said Sunday that his team "showed their mettle" by coming from a goal down to beat Spain on penalties in the round of 16 at the World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Russia believed until the end says Dzyuba

Russia believed until the end says Dzyuba

Russia forward Artem Dzyuba said on Sunday that the team believed in themselves until the end in their World Cup Round of 16 match against Spain. 2 Jul 2018
Russia into last eight after shootout win over Spain

Russia into last eight after shootout win over Spain

Goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev was Russia’s instant hero as he saved penalties by Koke and Iago Aspas in the shoot out (4-3) to end Spain’s World Cup and send the home nation into the quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Russia and Spain head into extra-time

Russia and Spain head into extra-time

The World Cup Round of 16 match between Spain and Russia finished 1-1 after 90 minutes, with the game going into extra time. 2 Jul 2018
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
Russia in 'fight to the death' against Spain - Dzyuba

Russia in 'fight to the death' against Spain - Dzyuba

Russia would have to "fight to the death" in order to win the FIFA World Cup round of 16 match against Group B winners Spain, the team's striker Artem Dzyuba said. 1 Jul 2018
Russia Want to Make 'Small Miracle' Happen During World Cup Spain Match - Striker Dzyuba

Russia Want to Make 'Small Miracle' Happen During World Cup Spain Match - Striker Dzyuba

NOVOGORSK, June 29 (Sputnik) - The World Cup hosts Russia “did the minimum” by advancing to the knockout stage of the tournament, but want to make “a small miracle happen” when they play their Round of 16 match against Spain at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday, Russia forward Artem Dzyuba said on Friday. 29 Jun 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
Reaching the knockout stage was Russia's 'minimum target'

Reaching the knockout stage was Russia's 'minimum target'

Russia have achieved their minimum target by qualifying from Group A, according to former Soviet striker and Olympic head coach Valery Gazzaev. 20 Jun 2018
Dzyuba scrores third goal for Russia

Dzyuba scrores third goal for Russia

Russia are leading 3-0, as forward  Artem Dzyuba scores third goal for his side in Russia and Egypt World Cup group stage 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
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
Dzyuba: We know we're unlikely to win

Dzyuba: We know we're unlikely to win

The Russian national football team players are all realists and understand that they are not among the favorites to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup, but they want to reach the knockout stage, Russia striker Artem Dzyuba said. 12 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
'Dzyuba Determined, Ready to Help His Team' at World Cup - Ex-Russia Forward

'Dzyuba Determined, Ready to Help His Team' at World Cup - Ex-Russia Forward

ST. PETERSBURG, June 3 (Sputnik) - Former Russia forward Sergei Kiriakov told Sputnik on Sunday that Artem Dzyuba was named in Russia’s final FIFA World Cup squad because of his determination and readiness to help the team. 4 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