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England's Rashford to undergo medical after training knock

England's Rashford to undergo medical after training knock

Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford picked up an injury during Monday's training session prior to flying to Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the team's head coach Gareth Southgate said Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Brazil Goalkeeper Becker praises team facilities at Sochi

Brazil Goalkeeper Becker praises team facilities at Sochi

Brazil's players, who arrived in Russia on Monday ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, have immediately taken to their new surroundings in Sochi, goalkeeper Alisson Becker said Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Alisson on Brazil's World Cup dream

Alisson on Brazil's World Cup dream

Brazil are dreaming of becoming world champions for a sixth time, goalkeeper Alisson Becker told a press conference on Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Costa Rica Land in Russia Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Costa Rica Land in Russia Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - The Costa Rica football team have landed in Russia ahead of the FIFA World Cup, the official tourist website for the FIFA World Cup said on Tuesday via Twitter. 13 Jun 2018
FIFA Referees Committee Chairman Collina Sure in Referees Chosen for 2018 World Cup

FIFA Referees Committee Chairman Collina Sure in Referees Chosen for 2018 World Cup

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee Pierluigi Collina said Tuesday during a media briefing that he is confident in regards to the referees who were chosen to officiate at the tournament. 13 Jun 2018
Spanish Football Federation to Receive Compensation After Head Coach Lopetegui Joins Real

Spanish Football Federation to Receive Compensation After Head Coach Lopetegui Joins Real

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - The Royal Spanish Football Federation confirmed on Tuesday that head coach Julen Lopetegui would leave his post with the national team after the FIFA World Cup and that the federation would be compensated for the early termination of his contract. 13 Jun 2018
FIFA Referees Committee Chairman Collina Hopes No Racism at 2018 World Cup

FIFA Referees Committee Chairman Collina Hopes No Racism at 2018 World Cup

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee Pierluigi Collina said Tuesday during a media briefing that he hopes there will be no incidents of racism at the tournament. 13 Jun 2018
Senegal Arrive in Russia Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Senegal Arrive in Russia Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - The Senegal national football team arrived in Russia ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, FIFA correspondent Cynthia Nzetia reported Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
FIFA World Cup Referees Ready for Tournament - Head of FIFA Refereeing

FIFA World Cup Referees Ready for Tournament - Head of FIFA Refereeing

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - FIFA's Director of Refereeing Massimo Busacca said on Tuesday that all the referees who would officiate at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, were ready for the tournament. 13 Jun 2018
Referee Karasev Should Look to Avoid Burnout at FIFA World Cup - RFU Official

Referee Karasev Should Look to Avoid Burnout at FIFA World Cup - RFU Official

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - Head of the Russian Football Union’s Referees Committee Nikolai Levnikov told Sputnik Tuesday that Russian referee Sergei Karasev should do his best to avoid burnout at the World Cup. 13 Jun 2018
Referee Pitana Ready for Pressure of Officiating FIFA World Cup Opener - RFU Head Referee

Referee Pitana Ready for Pressure of Officiating FIFA World Cup Opener - RFU Head Referee

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - Argentine referee Nestor Pitana, who will officiate the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening match between Saudi Arabia and Russia, will be ready to withstand the pressure from spectators, Head of the Russian Football Union’s Referees Committee, Nikolai Levnikov, told Sputnik Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Forward Hazard Says Belgium to Win World Cup, Russia to Stumble at Group Stage

Forward Hazard Says Belgium to Win World Cup, Russia to Stumble at Group Stage

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - Belgium forward Eden Hazard said via his Twitter account on Tuesday that he thought Belgium would win the 2018 FIFA World Cup while hosts Russia would not reach the knockout stage. 13 Jun 2018
Spain Head Coach Lopetegui to Take Charge of Real Madrid After 2018 FIFA World Cup - Club

Spain Head Coach Lopetegui to Take Charge of Real Madrid After 2018 FIFA World Cup - Club

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - Spain head coach Julen Lopetegui will take charge of Spanish giants Real Madrid after the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the club announced on their official website Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Injured Poland Defender Glik to Fly to Russia for 2018 FIFA World Cup - Reports

Injured Poland Defender Glik to Fly to Russia for 2018 FIFA World Cup - Reports

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - Monaco and Poland defender Kamil Glik, who injured his shoulder earlier in June, will travel with the national team to Russia for the FIFA World Cup, Polish FIFA correspondent Piotr Kozminski reported Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
English National Football Team Arrives in Russia for FIFA World Cup

English National Football Team Arrives in Russia for FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - The English national football team has arrived in Russia ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which will get underway on Thursday, the English Football Association's spokesman Andy Walker said via Twitter Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Japan Beat Paraguay 4-2 in Friendly Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Japan Beat Paraguay 4-2 in Friendly Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - Japan beat Paraguay 4-2 in a friendly match, which was held at the Tivoli-Neu stadium in Austria on Tuesday ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 13 Jun 2018
SPAIN HEAD COACH JULEN LOPETEGUI TO TAKE CHARGE OF REAL MADRID AFTER 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP

SPAIN HEAD COACH JULEN LOPETEGUI TO TAKE CHARGE OF REAL MADRID AFTER 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP

SPUTNIK 13 Jun 2018
South Korea Arrive in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

South Korea Arrive in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - The South Korean national football team has arrived in Russia ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Man United Head Coach Mourinho Says Russia Will Not Reach FIFA World Cup Quarter-Finals

Man United Head Coach Mourinho Says Russia Will Not Reach FIFA World Cup Quarter-Finals

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho said on Tuesday that Russia will lose to Spain in the round of 16 at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and will not reach the quarter-finals. 13 Jun 2018
Swedish National Football Team Lands in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Swedish National Football Team Lands in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - The Swedish national team has arrived in Russia ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, the official tourist website for the FIFA World Cup said on Tuesday via Twitter. 13 Jun 2018
Argentine Referee Pitana to Officiate 2018 FIFA World Cup Opening Match

Argentine Referee Pitana to Officiate 2018 FIFA World Cup Opening Match

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - A team of Argentine referees led by Nestor Pitana will officiate the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia, FIFA said via its official Twitter account Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018