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Salah Presented With Traditional Russian Boots

Salah Presented With Traditional Russian Boots

A Russian journalist gave Egypt head coach Hector Cuper a pair of traditional Russian winter footwear valenki as a present for Egypt star striker Mohamed Salah who will play for his country at this summer's FIFA World Cup. 14 Jun 2018
Germany Midfielder Kroos Says Team Hopes to Defend Title at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Germany Midfielder Kroos Says Team Hopes to Defend Title at 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 14 (Sputnik) - Germany midfielder Toni Kroos said Thursday that after a series of lackluster friendlies the team were ready to prove their worth at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and defend their title. 14 Jun 2018
Panama's President Invites Putin to Visit Country to See Expanded Panama Canal

Panama's President Invites Putin to Visit Country to See Expanded Panama Canal

MOSCOW, June 14 (Sputnik) - Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela on Thursday invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to pay a return visit to his country to see the expanded Panama Canal. 14 Jun 2018
Egypt Star Striker Salah Could Become 2018 FIFA World Cup Top Scorer – Head Coach Cuper

Egypt Star Striker Salah Could Become 2018 FIFA World Cup Top Scorer – Head Coach Cuper

YEKATERINBURG, June 14 (Sputnik) - Egypt head coach Hector Cuper said on Thursday that his team's star striker Mohamed Salah had all it takes to become the top scorer at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 14 Jun 2018
Striker Smolov, Midfielder Golovin to Start for Russia in FIFA World Cup Opening Match

Striker Smolov, Midfielder Golovin to Start for Russia in FIFA World Cup Opening Match

MOSCOW, June 14 (Sputnik) - FC Krasnodar striker Fedor Smolov and CSKA Moscow midfielder Aleksandr Golovin were named in Russia's starting eleven for the opening match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the team said Thursday. 14 Jun 2018
Russian Conductor, Violinist Bashmet to Cheer For Russia at FIFA World Cup

Russian Conductor, Violinist Bashmet to Cheer For Russia at FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 14 (Sputnik) - Russian conductor and violinist Yuri Bashmet said on Thursday that he would root for the Russian national football team at the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup. 14 Jun 2018
About 60,000 Fans to Attend Morocco v Iran

About 60,000 Fans to Attend Morocco v Iran

City authorities expect up to 60,000 spectators to attend the match between Iran and Morocco at the St. Petersburg Stadium on Friday, the city's Deputy Governor Igor Albin said Thursday. 14 Jun 2018
Kroos: We've got a great atmosphere

Kroos: We've got a great atmosphere

Germany's squad football are satisfied with the conditions at their base camp as the team has the opportunity to train in a good and working atmosphere, Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Tony Kroos said on Thursday. 14 Jun 2018
Salah trains ahead of Uruguay showdown

Salah trains ahead of Uruguay showdown

Mohamed Salah trained with the rest of the national team's squad ahead of their first 2018 FIFA World Cup match against Uruguay after his recovery from injury. 14 Jun 2018
Germany stars praise Joachim Low

Germany stars praise Joachim Low

Jerome Boateng and Toni Kroos have praised Germany head coach Joachim Low as a "top-level coach" and "good person." 14 Jun 2018
Boateng: 'We'll watch the opening match together'

Boateng: 'We'll watch the opening match together'

The German squad will get together to watch the opening game of the World Cup, defender Jerome Boateng says. 14 Jun 2018
Russia 'Can Reach' Knockout Stage

Russia 'Can Reach' Knockout Stage

Former Russia forward Valery Kechinov has told Sputnik that Russia are able to reach the knockout stage at the World Cup, although Uruguay are the favorites in their Group A. 14 Jun 2018
Egypt Star Striker Salah Could Play in Team's First FIFA World Cup Match - Head Coach

Egypt Star Striker Salah Could Play in Team's First FIFA World Cup Match - Head Coach

Egypt star striker Mohamed Salah is almost certain to play in his team's first match at the FIFA World Cup in Russia against Uruguay despite suffering a shoulder injury in late May, according to the Pharaoh's head coach Hector Cuper. 14 Jun 2018
Belarusian President Arrives in Moscow for World Cup Opening Ceremony

Belarusian President Arrives in Moscow for World Cup Opening Ceremony

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has arrived in Moscow, where he will participate in the opening ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup later on Thursday, the president's press service said. 14 Jun 2018
Uzbek President Arrives in Moscow to Attend FIFA World Cup Opening - Press Service

Uzbek President Arrives in Moscow to Attend FIFA World Cup Opening - Press Service

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Moscow on Thursday to take part in the opening ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the presidential press service said. 14 Jun 2018
Kazakh President to Attend FIFA World Cup Opening During Moscow Visit - Press Service

Kazakh President to Attend FIFA World Cup Opening During Moscow Visit - Press Service

Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev arrived in Moscow on Thursday and will take part in the opening ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the presidential press service said. 14 Jun 2018
Kroos: Spain's boss-swap won't affect their World Cup chances

Kroos: Spain's boss-swap won't affect their World Cup chances

Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Toni Kroos says the sacking of Julen Lopetegui as Spain head coach on the eve of the FIFA World Cup would not affect their chances at the tournament. 14 Jun 2018
Dakar Rally Winner Karyakin to Support Russia at FIFA World Cup Despite 'Mockery'

Dakar Rally Winner Karyakin to Support Russia at FIFA World Cup Despite 'Mockery'

Russian quadracyclist and 2017 Dakar Rally winner Sergey Karyakin told Sputnik on Thursday that he believed in the Russian national team and would support them during this summer's FIFA World Cup despite "mockery" aimed at the squad. 14 Jun 2018
German Retiree Arrives in Moscow for FIFA World Cup by Tractor

German Retiree Arrives in Moscow for FIFA World Cup by Tractor

Hubert Wirth, a 70-year-old German football fan, has arrived in Moscow for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on a prewar tractor, according to Moscow's parking management company. 14 Jun 2018
Spartak Moscow Head Coach Carrera Wishes Russia Luck

Spartak Moscow Head Coach Carrera Wishes Russia Luck

Spartak Moscow head coach Massimo Carrera today wished the Russian national football team good luck at the World Cup. 14 Jun 2018
Egypt's Squad Have Good Impressions of Russia's Chechnya

Egypt's Squad Have Good Impressions of Russia's Chechnya

Minister of National Policy, External Relations, Press and Information of the Chechen Republic, Dzhambulat Umarov, said Thursday that the Egyptian national football team, who will be based in Chechnya during the World Cup, had "good impressions" of the republic. 14 Jun 2018