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Australia Keeper Ryan Says Team Ready to Face France at FIFA World Cup

Australia Keeper Ryan Says Team Ready to Face France at FIFA World Cup

KAZAN, June 11 (Sputnik) - Australia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan said Monday that his team was mentally ready to face France at the FIFA World Cup in Russia. 11 Jun 2018
UK Singer Williams, Russian Opera Star, Ronaldo to Take Part in World Cup Opening - FIFA

UK Singer Williams, Russian Opera Star, Ronaldo to Take Part in World Cup Opening - FIFA

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - UK singer Robbie Williams, Russian operatic soprano Aida Garifullina and two-time FIFA World Cup champion Ronaldo will take part in the opening ceremony of the upcoming World Cup in Russia, FIFA said on Monday. 11 Jun 2018
Day of The Dead Carnival to Be Held at Mexico House in Moscow During FIFA World Cup

Day of The Dead Carnival to Be Held at Mexico House in Moscow During FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) -  The Day of the Dead carnival will be organized at the Mexico House, which is set to open in Moscow for the FIFA World Cup on Friday, Head of the Mexico House Javier Ruiz Galindo said on Monday. 11 Jun 2018
Mexico House in Russia to Help 'Build Bridges' Between Two Countries - Mexican Ambassador

Mexico House in Russia to Help 'Build Bridges' Between Two Countries - Mexican Ambassador

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - The Mexico House, which is set to open in Moscow for the FIFA World Cup on Friday, will help "build bridges" between the two nations, Mexican Ambassador to Russia Norma Pensado Moreno said on Monday. 11 Jun 2018
Up to 45,000 Mexican Fans Expected in Russia During FIFA World Cup - Ambassador

Up to 45,000 Mexican Fans Expected in Russia During FIFA World Cup - Ambassador

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - From 35,000 to 45,000 Mexican supporters are expected to travel to Russia for the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off in Moscow on Thursday, Mexican Ambassador to Russia Norma Pensado Moreno said on Monday. 11 Jun 2018
Regional Press Centers to Open in 10 Russian Cities Wednesday Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Regional Press Centers to Open in 10 Russian Cities Wednesday Ahead of FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - Regional multimedia press centers in 10 Russian cities that will host matches of this summer's FIFA World Cup will open for accredited Russian and foreign media on Wednesday. 11 Jun 2018
Portugal Midfielder Fernandes Says Spain Among Favorites to Win 2018 FIFA World Cup

Portugal Midfielder Fernandes Says Spain Among Favorites to Win 2018 FIFA World Cup

RAMENSKOE, June 11 (Sputnik) - The Spanish national football team are one of the favorites to win this summer's FIFA World Cup, Lokomotiv Moscow and Portugal midfielder Manuel Fernandes said Monday. 11 Jun 2018
Portugal Hoping for Russian Fans' Support During FIFA World Cup - Midfielder Fernandes

Portugal Hoping for Russian Fans' Support During FIFA World Cup - Midfielder Fernandes

RAMENSKOE, June 11 (Sputnik) - The Portuguese national football team will rely on the support of Russian fans during this summer's FIFA World Cup, Lokomotiv Moscow and Portugal midfielder Manuel Fernandes said Monday. 11 Jun 2018
Portugal Midfielder Fernandes Says Star Striker Ronaldo Fully Focused on FIFA World Cup

Portugal Midfielder Fernandes Says Star Striker Ronaldo Fully Focused on FIFA World Cup

RAMENSKOE, June 11 (Sputnik) - Lokomotiv Moscow and Portugal midfielder Manuel Fernandes said Monday that Portugal's star striker Cristiano Ronaldo was fully focused on helping his team perform well at the FIFA World Cup in Russia despite the uncertainty of his club future. 11 Jun 2018
Over 5,000 Aussies to attend Russia World Cup

Over 5,000 Aussies to attend Russia World Cup

KMore than 5,000 Australian football fans are expected to travel to Russia for this summer's FIFA World Cup, the Australian national football team's press service told Sputnik Monday. 11 Jun 2018
Russia Hold Full-Squad Training Session Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Russia Hold Full-Squad Training Session Ahead of FIFA World Cup

NOVOGORSK, June 11 (Sputnik) - The Russian national football team held a full-squad training session three days before the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Moscow on Thursday, a Sputnik correspondent reported Monday. 11 Jun 2018
Azerbaijan's President to Attend FIFA World Cup Opening in Moscow - Source

Azerbaijan's President to Attend FIFA World Cup Opening in Moscow - Source

BAKU, June 11 (Sputnik) - Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev will travel to Moscow to watch Thursday's opening ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the source in the president's administration told Sputnik. 11 Jun 2018
Ryan happy Roos' World Cup base camp

Ryan happy Roos' World Cup base camp

Australia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan said Monday that he was satisfied with the team's base camp for the FIFA World Cup in the Russian city of Kazan. 11 Jun 2018
Giroud will not resume full training for a few days - Deschamps

Giroud will not resume full training for a few days - Deschamps

Chelsea and France striker Olivier Giroud, who sustained a head injury on Saturday, will not resume full training for the next few days, France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday. 11 Jun 2018
Brazil arrive in Russia ahead of World Cup

Brazil arrive in Russia ahead of World Cup

Brazil national football team arrived in Russia early on Monday ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, the team’s press service said. 11 Jun 2018
Spain Defender Carvajal Misses Monday's Training Session in Krasnodar - Reports

Spain Defender Carvajal Misses Monday's Training Session in Krasnodar - Reports

Real Madrid and Spain defender Dani Carvajal missed the team's training session at their FIFA World Cup base camp in the southern Russian city of Krasnodar, the France-Presse news agency reported Monday. 11 Jun 2018
Midfielder Banega Misses Argentina's Training Session Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Midfielder Banega Misses Argentina's Training Session Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Argentina midfielder Ever Banega missed his team's open training session at the their base camp in the town of Bronnitsy, outside Moscow, just a few days before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Russia, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Monday. 11 Jun 2018
Merkel not ruling out trip to World Cup

Merkel not ruling out trip to World Cup

BERLIN, June 10 (Sputnik) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Sunday that she was not ruling out a possible trip to the upcoming World Cup in Russia. 11 Jun 2018
Russia should focus on beating Saudi Arabia - Desailly

Russia should focus on beating Saudi Arabia - Desailly

Former France midfielder and 1998 FIFA World Cup champion Marcel Desailly said on Sunday that Russia's players should focus on winning their first match of the tournament against Saudi Arabia, and not think about their chances of getting past the group stage. 11 Jun 2018
Russia to reach knockout stage of World Cup - Kerzhakov

Russia to reach knockout stage of World Cup - Kerzhakov

Former Russia forward Aleksandr Kerzhakov said on Sunday that Russia should reach the knockout stage at the upcoming FIFA World Cup. 11 Jun 2018
Goalkeeper Gabulov urges fans to support Russia

Goalkeeper Gabulov urges fans to support Russia

MOSCOW, June 10 (Sputnik) - Russia goalkeeper Vladimir Gabulov, who is part of Russia's World Cup squad, sent out a plea to Russia's fans on Sunday, saying the players need their belief and support, with the World Cup just days away. 11 Jun 2018