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El-Hadary says win over Russia would help Egypt reach knockout stages

El-Hadary says win over Russia would help Egypt reach knockout stages

Egypt goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary said on Monday that beating Russia in their second World Cup match would help the team to reach the knockout stage. 19 Jun 2018
Egypt hope for 'god's help' against Russia says El-Hadary

Egypt hope for 'god's help' against Russia says El-Hadary

Egypt goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary said Monday that his team were relying on "God's help" in their second World Cup match against Russia. 19 Jun 2018
Semin says 2018 World Cup is best he has attended

Semin says 2018 World Cup is best he has attended

Lokomotiv Moscow and former Russia head coach Yuri Semin said on Monday that the 2018 World Cup in Russia was "the best" tournament he had ever attended. 19 Jun 2018
Egypt to take advantage if Russia focus on Salah

Egypt to take advantage if Russia focus on Salah

Egypt head coach Hector Cuper said Monday that Russia would be playing into their hands if Stanislav Cherchesov’s side only focused on forward Mohamed Salah. 19 Jun 2018
Cuper says Salah is Egypt's weapon against Russia

Cuper says Salah is Egypt's weapon against Russia

Egypt head coach Hector Cuper said Monday that striker Mohamed Salah's participation in the 2018 World Cup encounter with Russia would not guarantee success, but he would be Egypt's "weapon". 19 Jun 2018
Almost 10 million Russians watched World Cup opener

Almost 10 million Russians watched World Cup opener

Almost 10 million Russians watched the television broadcast of the World Cup opening game between Russia and Saudi Arabia, a survey revealed on Monday. 19 Jun 2018
Over 5.3 million Russians watched World Cup opening ceremony

Over 5.3 million Russians watched World Cup opening ceremony

Over 5.3 million Russians watched the opening ceremony of the 2018 World Cup, broadcast live on Russia’s Channel One, a survey revealed on Monday. 19 Jun 2018
Russia midfielder smuggled away the match ball from the opening match

Russia midfielder smuggled away the match ball from the opening match

Russia midfielder Yuri Gazinsky, who scored the first goal of the 2018 World Cup, says he's kept the match ball as a souvenir. 18 Jun 2018
Cherchesov: Egypt always play the same

Cherchesov: Egypt always play the same

The Egyptian national football team play all their matches in a similar manner, according to Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchersov. 18 Jun 2018
Akinfeev: It's a mistake to single out Salah

Akinfeev: It's a mistake to single out Salah

Russia goalkeeper and captain Igor Akinfeev both say the team should not single out Egypt striker Mohamed Salah and forget about the rest of the Egyptian team ahead of their Group A match, which is set to be held in St. Petersburg on Tuesday. 18 Jun 2018
'We know how to deal with Salah'

'We know how to deal with Salah'

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov says he knows how to play against Egypt striker Mohamed Salah when the teams meet in their second group game. 18 Jun 2018
Ex-Russia forward Kirichenko: Russia v Egypt is too tight to call

Ex-Russia forward Kirichenko: Russia v Egypt is too tight to call

Former Russia striker Dmitri Kirichenko told Sputnik on Monday that both Egypt and Russia had good chances of wining their second FIFA World Cup match on Tuesday. 18 Jun 2018
Russia train without Dzagoev ahead of Egypt clash

Russia train without Dzagoev ahead of Egypt clash

Injured midfielder Alan Dzagoev was the only Russia player to miss the team's training session ahead of Tuesday's match against Egypt in St. Petersburg. 18 Jun 2018
Egypt draw could be enough for Russia, says ex-coach

Egypt draw could be enough for Russia, says ex-coach

A draw with Egypt could be enough for Russia to reach the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup, former Russia head coach Boris Ignatyev thinks. 18 Jun 2018
Egyptian dignitaries head to Russia to support the Pharaohs

Egyptian dignitaries head to Russia to support the Pharaohs

A group of Egyptian public figures, including prominent Egyptian writers, journalists and community leaders, left for Russia on Monday to support their national team in the second 2018 FIFA World Cup game against Russia. 18 Jun 2018
Egypt arrive in St. Petersburg ahead of Russia match

Egypt arrive in St. Petersburg ahead of Russia match

Egypt arrived in St. Petersburg on Sunday for their upcoming World Cup group A game with Russia, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said. 18 Jun 2018