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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
Russia Defender Kutepov ‘Relaxed and Comfortable’ Playing Alongside Ignashevich

Russia Defender Kutepov ‘Relaxed and Comfortable’ Playing Alongside Ignashevich

Russia defender Ilya Kutepov said on Tuesday that playing alongside veteran defender Sergei Ignashevich was a "relaxing and comfortable experience." 6 Jun 2018
Golovin: Russia better in final pre-WC friendly

Golovin: Russia better in final pre-WC friendly

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin believes his team put in an improved performance in their final pre-World Cup friendly against Turkey. 6 Jun 2018
Russia coach Cherchesov says ‘not a therapist’ to reassure fans

Russia coach Cherchesov says ‘not a therapist’ to reassure fans

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Tuesday that he was not a therapist who could reassure the fans ahead of the upcoming World Cup, stressing that the onus was on the team to do just this with the way they play. 6 Jun 2018
Russia should not be judged by friendly results - Lunev

Russia should not be judged by friendly results - Lunev

Russia goalkeeper Andrey Lunev said there was room for improvement but his team should not be judged just by their result. 6 Jun 2018
Turkey Coach Lucescu hopes Russia reach World Cup Semis

Turkey Coach Lucescu hopes Russia reach World Cup Semis

Turkey head coach Mircea Lucescu said on Tuesday he was “a Russian fan” and he hoped Stanislav Cherchesov’s side could reach the World Cup semi-finals. 6 Jun 2018
Russia held to 1-1 draw by Turkey in WC warm-up

Russia held to 1-1 draw by Turkey in WC warm-up

World Cup hosts Russia were held to a 1-1 draw by Turkey in their final pre-World Cup friendly at the VEB Arena in Moscow on Tuesday. 6 Jun 2018
Ramos: Too much attention on 'the Salah thing'

Ramos: Too much attention on 'the Salah thing'

Real Madrid and Spain defender Sergio Ramos said Tuesday that too much attention was being paid to Egypt striker Mohamed Salah's injury which he suffered during the Champions League final, and the part Ramos played in it. 6 Jun 2018
Uruguay Captain Godin Says Egypt Match to Be Key Game for Team at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Uruguay Captain Godin Says Egypt Match to Be Key Game for Team at 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - Uruguay's first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where they will face Egypt, will be the key game for the South American team, Atletico Madrid defender and Uruguay captain Diego Godin said. 5 Jun 2018
Five danger men from Group A

Five danger men from Group A

The World Cup is the stage for each country's biggest players to shine and Group A is no different, with some truly world class talent in and around the sidelines waiting to strut their stuff. 5 Jun 2018
Injured Salah Named in Egypt’s Final Squad

Injured Salah Named in Egypt’s Final Squad

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, who damaged his shoulder in the Champions League final on May 26, was named in Egypt's final FIFA World Cup squad, announced by the Egyptian Football Association’s (EFA) on Monday. 4 Jun 2018
Egypt match to be ‘key'

Egypt match to be ‘key'

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Lokomotiv Moscow and former Russia head coach Yuri Semin said on Monday that the match against Egypt would be Russia’s “key” group-stage game at this summer’s FIFA World Cup. 4 Jun 2018
Egypt Coach 95% Certain of Final Squad

Egypt Coach 95% Certain of Final Squad

MOSCOW, June 2 (Sputnik) - Egypt head coach Osama Nabieh said on Saturday he knew 95 percent of the squad he would pick for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup. 2 Jun 2018
Egypt, Colombia Play Out Goalless Draw

Egypt, Colombia Play Out Goalless Draw

MOSCOW, June 2 (Sputnik) - Egypt and Colombia on Friday played out a goalless draw in a friendly in Italy’s Bergamo ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia. 2 Jun 2018
UPDATE - Chechnya Ready to Welcome Egypt National Team - Ambassador

UPDATE - Chechnya Ready to Welcome Egypt National Team - Ambassador

GROZNY, May 31 (Sputnik) - Egypt’s Ambassador to Russia Ihab Nasr says he “highly appreciates” the facilities and level of infrastructure that the Russian Republic of Chechnya has made available for Egypt’s football team for the duration of the World Cup. 1 Jun 2018
Chechnya Ready to Welcome Egypt National Team - Ambassador

Chechnya Ready to Welcome Egypt National Team - Ambassador

MOSCOW, May 31 (Sputnik) - Egypt’s Ambassador to Russia Ihab Nasr says he “highly appreciates” the facilities and level of infrastructure that the Russian Republic of Chechnya has made available for Egypt’s football team for the duration of the World Cup. 1 Jun 2018