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Egypt poses no problems for Russia - Deputy PM

Egypt poses no problems for Russia - Deputy PM

Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Russian Football Union executive committee member Vitaly Mutko said on Sunday that the national team should not have any difficulties with Egypt in the upcoming Group A if the team plays at its level. 17 Jun 2018
'Positive Result' against Egypt ideal birthday gift - Dzagoev

'Positive Result' against Egypt ideal birthday gift - Dzagoev

Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev, who is celebrating his 28th birthday on Sunday, said that his teammates had not given him anything yet but a "positive result" in the upcoming match against Egypt would be a good present. 17 Jun 2018
Injured Dzagoev stays behind in Moscow

Injured Dzagoev stays behind in Moscow

CSKA Moscow and Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev will not travel to St. Petersburg ahead of Russia's FIFA World Cup match against Egypt, the national team said on Sunday. 17 Jun 2018
'No-shows' responsible for empty seats at World Cup - FIFA

'No-shows' responsible for empty seats at World Cup - FIFA

No-shows from "constituent groups" were responsible for the large number of empty seats during Friday's Group A match between Uruguay and Egypt, FIFA said. 17 Jun 2018
Ex-Slovakia Forward Jakubko Says Russia Can Beat Egypt, Uruguay in FIFA World Cup Matches

Ex-Slovakia Forward Jakubko Says Russia Can Beat Egypt, Uruguay in FIFA World Cup Matches

Former Amkar Perm and Slovakia forward Martin Jakubko told Sputnik on Saturday that Russia could beat Egypt and Saudi Arabia in the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches. 17 Jun 2018
Cheryshev says Russia should ignore Salah's struggle

Cheryshev says Russia should ignore Salah's struggle

Egypt striker Mohamed Salah's condition should not worry the Russian national team, the team's midfielder Denis Cheryshev said on Saturday. 16 Jun 2018
Russia Keeper Gabulov Says Egypt ‘Solid Team' Fighting for Ball on Every Part of Pitch

Russia Keeper Gabulov Says Egypt ‘Solid Team' Fighting for Ball on Every Part of Pitch

Russia goalkeeper Vladimir Gabulov said Saturday that the Egyptian national team, who are set to face Russia in their second Group A match, had a solid team who fought for the ball on every part of the pitch. 16 Jun 2018
FC Ural boss jokes about signing Uruguay strikers Suarez, Cavani

FC Ural boss jokes about signing Uruguay strikers Suarez, Cavani

MOSCOW, June 16 (Sputnik) - FC Ural Yekaterinburg President Grigory Ivanov told Sputnik on Saturday as a joke that he was watching Uruguay strikers Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez during the team's FIFA World Cup match against Egypt. 16 Jun 2018
Suarez Angry After Sub-Par Performance

Suarez Angry After Sub-Par Performance

Star striker Luis Suarez said on Friday that he was “angry with himself” for failing to score as Uruguay beat Egypt 1-0 in their first game of the World Cup in Russia. 16 Jun 2018
Godin Says It's Good To Win Tough Encounter With Egypt

Godin Says It's Good To Win Tough Encounter With Egypt

Uruguay defender and captain Diego Godin said on Friday that it felt extremely nice to start off the World Cup with such a tough win over Egypt. 16 Jun 2018
Tabarez Says Salah Would Have Helped Egypt

Tabarez Says Salah Would Have Helped Egypt

Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said on Friday that Egypt would have benefited from striker Mohamed Salah's participation in the FIFA World Cup match against Uruguay. 16 Jun 2018
Egypt Aiming to Win Remaining Group Matches Says Hassan

Egypt Aiming to Win Remaining Group Matches Says Hassan

Egypt will aim to win their final two group games against Russia and Saudi Arabia after suffering a 1-0 defeat against Uruguay in their FIFA World Cup match on Friday, Egypt midfielder Mahmoud Hassan said Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Russia Midfielder Golovin Says Egypt, Uruguay Strong Opponents

Russia Midfielder Golovin Says Egypt, Uruguay Strong Opponents

MOSCOW, June 15 (Sputnik) - Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin said Friday that both Egypt and Uruguay, his country's remaining opponents at the World Cup group stage, are very strong teams. 16 Jun 2018
Uruguay Defender Gimenez Says Team's 1-0 Win Over Egypt Was Not Easy

Uruguay Defender Gimenez Says Team's 1-0 Win Over Egypt Was Not Easy

YEKATERINBURG, June 15 (Sputnik) - Uruguay defender Jose Maria Gimenez said on Friday that his team’s 1-0 win over Egypt at the Yekaterinburg Arena earlier in the day was not an easy victory because their opponents were very solid in defense. 16 Jun 2018
Salah Left on Bench to protect him for Russia - Egypt Head Coach

Salah Left on Bench to protect him for Russia - Egypt Head Coach

Egypt's star striker Mohamed Salah was left on the bench during the team's 1-0 defeat by Uruguay in their first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup to ensure that he plays against Russia in their next match, Egypt head coach Hector Cuper said Friday. 16 Jun 2018
One and done? Putin unlikely to attend Russia's second match

One and done? Putin unlikely to attend Russia's second match

Russian President Vladimir Putin does not plan to come to St. Petersburg for a World Cup match between national football teams of Russia and Egypt scheduled for June 19, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. 16 Jun 2018