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Pizzi says team will do whatever it takes to beat Uruguay

Pizzi says team will do whatever it takes to beat Uruguay

Saudi Arabia head coach Juan Antonio Pizzi said on Tuesday that his team would "do whatever it takes to defeat Uruguay" in their World Cup group stage encounter. 20 Jun 2018
Kolobkov has great expectations ahead of Egypt clash

Kolobkov has great expectations ahead of Egypt clash

Russian Sports Minister Pavel Kolobkov said on Tuesday that he had “great” expectations for the World Cup match between the hosts Russia and Egypt. 20 Jun 2018
Salah starts against Russia

Salah starts against Russia

Egypt striker Mohamed Salah will start his side’s World Cup Group A game with Russia on Tuesday, the Egyptian national team said via its official Twitter feed. 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
Tabarez says Suarez is team's key player

Tabarez says Suarez is team's key player

Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said on Tuesday that striker Luis Suarez had been the "key player" in most of the matches he has played for his country. 20 Jun 2018
Mostovoi says pain may hamper Salah

Mostovoi says pain may hamper Salah

Former Russia midfielder Aleksandr Mostovoi told Sputnik Tuesday that pain might hamper Egypt star striker Mohamed Salah during the upcoming World Cup match between Russia and Egypt. 20 Jun 2018
Over 18 million Russians watched World Cup opener

Over 18 million Russians watched World Cup opener

About 18.05 million Russians watched the television broadcast of the 2018 World Cup opening game between Russia and Saudi Arabia, FIFA's press service reported Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Uruguay hold full-squad training session ahead of Saudi Arabia

Uruguay hold full-squad training session ahead of Saudi Arabia

Uruguay held a full-squad training session on Tuesday ahead of their upcoming game against Saudi Arabia, with the first 15 minutes of their practice being open for journalists. 20 Jun 2018
Mostovoi says Russia must reach knockout stages

Mostovoi says Russia must reach knockout stages

Former Russia midfielder Aleksandr Mostovoi said Tuesday that Russia must reach the knockout stage at the 2018 World Cup. 20 Jun 2018
Ignatyev praises Dzyuba after Egypt performance

Ignatyev praises Dzyuba after Egypt performance

Former Russia head coach Boris Ignatyev told Sputnik Tuesday that Russia forward Artem Dzyuba "deserved all the plaudits" for his performance in Russia's 3-1 victory against Egypt in St. Petersburg. 20 Jun 2018
12 free trains to carry fans to Russia v Egypt

12 free trains to carry fans to Russia v Egypt

Twelve free trains will carry fans to St. Petersburg for the FIFA World Cup match between Russia and Egypt, the 2018 World Cup Transport Directorate said on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018
Russia face a tough time against Egypt, says ex-coach

Russia face a tough time against Egypt, says ex-coach

The game against Egypt will be very difficult for Russia because their opponents have nothing to lose, former Soviet and Russia head coach Anatoly Byshovets told Sputnik on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018
Rubin Kazan head coach: We'll beat Egypt

Rubin Kazan head coach: We'll beat Egypt

FC Rubin Kazan head coach Kurban Berdyev reckons Russia will take another big step towards a debut appearance in the World Cup knockout stages by beating Egypt. 19 Jun 2018
Egypt's Tourism Minister will be at the Russia game

Egypt's Tourism Minister will be at the Russia game

Egyptian Tourism Minister Rania Al-Mashat will attend the FIFA World Cup match between Russia and Egypt in St. Petersburg. 19 Jun 2018
Mourinho: Winner takes all when Russia face Egypt

Mourinho: Winner takes all when Russia face Egypt

Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho believes that the FIFA World Cup game between Russia and Egypt will go a long way in deciding which of the teams qualifies for the Round of 16. 19 Jun 2018
Sartorially-biased psychic cat forecasts victory for Russia over Egypt

Sartorially-biased psychic cat forecasts victory for Russia over Egypt

Achilles the Cat has predicted that Russia will beat Egypt in their second group stage match on Wednesday morning AEST. 19 Jun 2018