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Rail Links to Moscow Airports Ready to Transport Fans During FIFA World Cup - Company

Rail Links to Moscow Airports Ready to Transport Fans During FIFA World Cup - Company

Aeroexpress, the operator of rail link services to Moscow's three international airports, has finished its preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup set to kick off in the Russian capital on 14 June, the company said on Friday. 8 Jun 2018
Zhirkov resumes training with Russia squad after injury knock

Zhirkov resumes training with Russia squad after injury knock

Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov resumed training with the rest of the squad after training separately in the gym on Thursday, a Sputnik correspondent reported Friday. 8 Jun 2018
UK Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee Concerned About Fans' Security at FIFA World Cup

UK Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee Concerned About Fans' Security at FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 8 (Sputnik) - The UK Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee expressed concerns in a report published on Friday over the security of the UK fans, who are planning to attend the 2018 FIFA World Cup matches in Russia. 8 Jun 2018
Every 10th Russian believes national team can win World Cup

Every 10th Russian believes national team can win World Cup

Over 10 percent of Russians believe that the national team can win the upcoming 'home' FIFA World Cup, a poll conducted by the the Russian Public Opinion Research Center showed on Friday. 8 Jun 2018
Over 50% of Russians plan to watch World Cup

Over 50% of Russians plan to watch World Cup

More than 50 percent of Russians are going to follow the broadcast of the 2018 FIFA World Cup games, a poll conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center showed on Friday. 8 Jun 2018
Uruguay defeat Uzbekistan 3-0 in WC warm-up

Uruguay defeat Uzbekistan 3-0 in WC warm-up

Uruguay, who are set to play at this summer's FIFA World Cup in Russia, have defeated Uzbekistan 3-0 in their last warm-up friendly ahead of the tournament. 8 Jun 2018
Iceland Held to 2-2 draw by Ghana

Iceland Held to 2-2 draw by Ghana

World Cup-bound Iceland were held to a 2-2 draw by Ghana in a friendly match at the Laugardalsvöllur stadium in Reykjavik on Thursday. 8 Jun 2018
Portugal defeat Algeria 3-0 in pre-World Cup friendly

Portugal defeat Algeria 3-0 in pre-World Cup friendly

Portugal defeated Algeria 3-0 at home in a warm-up match ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 8 Jun 2018
England defeats Costa Rica 2-0

England defeats Costa Rica 2-0

England beat Costa Rica 2-0 in a friendly match at Elland Road Stadium in Leeds on Saturday ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 8 Jun 2018
45,000 Mexico fans to visit Russia for World Cup

45,000 Mexico fans to visit Russia for World Cup

A total of 45,000 Mexican football fans will come to Russia for this summer's FIFA World Cup, Mexican Government Spokesman Eduardo Sanchez said on Thursday. 8 Jun 2018
CORRECTION - Russia’s FIFA World Cup Squad Should Follow Example Of Hockey Compatriots - Mardeev

CORRECTION - Russia’s FIFA World Cup Squad Should Follow Example Of Hockey Compatriots - Mardeev

MOSCOW, June 7 (Sputnik) - Russia’s footballers should look to follow the example of the country’s hockey players, Russian rally raid truck driver Airat Mardeev of the Kamaz-Master Team told Sputnik on Thursday. 8 Jun 2018
Russia’s FIFA World Cup Squad Should Follow Example Of Hockey Compatriots - Mardeev

Russia’s FIFA World Cup Squad Should Follow Example Of Hockey Compatriots - Mardeev

MOSCOW, June 7 (Sputnik) - Russia’s footballers should look to follow the example of the country’s hockey players, Russian rally raid truck driver Airat Mardeev of the Kamaz-Master Team told Sputnik on Thursday. 8 Jun 2018
Hundreds of Football Fans Greet Spain World Cup Squad in Krasnodar

Hundreds of Football Fans Greet Spain World Cup Squad in Krasnodar

Fans in Krasnodar flocked to greet Spain's football team who arrived in the southern Russian city on Thursday. The Spanish team were greeted with Spanish and Russian flags and a giant mural, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Thursday. 8 Jun 2018
Panama Arrive at World Cup base in Saransk

Panama Arrive at World Cup base in Saransk

Panama’s World Cup squad have arrived in Saransk in the Republic of Mordovia - some 650 kilometers (400 miles) south east of Moscow, a local government spokesperson told Sputnik on Thursday. 8 Jun 2018
Spain Arrive in Krasnodar for 2018 FIFA World Cup

Spain Arrive in Krasnodar for 2018 FIFA World Cup

The Spanish national football team said on Thursday that they have arrived in the southern Russian city of Krasnodar, where they will be based during the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 8 Jun 2018
Spain World Cup squad presents football shirt to King Felipe VI

Spain World Cup squad presents football shirt to King Felipe VI

Players from the Spanish national football team visited King Felipe VI and presented him with a national team football shirt, a ball, and a captain's armband, before heading to Russia for the FIFA World Cup on Thursday. 8 Jun 2018
UK, Russia Continue to Cooperate on Fan Safety at FIFA World Cup - UK Ambassador

UK, Russia Continue to Cooperate on Fan Safety at FIFA World Cup - UK Ambassador

MOSCOW, June 7 (Sputnik) - The UK Ambassador to Russia Laurie Bristow said on Thursday that the United Kingdom were continuing to cooperate with Russia in regards to fan safety at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 8 Jun 2018
Over 2.4m tickets sold for World Cup, extra 100,000 tickets to be made available

Over 2.4m tickets sold for World Cup, extra 100,000 tickets to be made available

More than 2.4 million tickets for this summer's World Cup matches have been sold since the start of the sales in September, the International Football Federation (FIFA) said on Thursday. 8 Jun 2018
Panama Arrive in Russia for 2018 FIFA World Cup - Football Federation

Panama Arrive in Russia for 2018 FIFA World Cup - Football Federation

MOSCOW, June 7 (Sputnik) - The Panama coaching staff and players have arrived in Moscow ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the Panamanian Football Federation said Thursday. 8 Jun 2018
Midfielder Zobnin Admits Russia Need to Improve in Attack Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Midfielder Zobnin Admits Russia Need to Improve in Attack Ahead of FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 7 (Sputnik) - The Russian national football team need to improve their attacking play as the team are not creating enough chances, Russia midfielder Roman Zobnin said Thursday. 8 Jun 2018
Russia Midfielder Zobnin Says Listens to Head Coach, Not Critics Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Russia Midfielder Zobnin Says Listens to Head Coach, Not Critics Ahead of FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 7 (Sputnik) - Russia midfielder Roman Zobnin said Thursday that he did not keep track of the criticism aimed at the squad ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup as the team have their head coach who will provide them with all the analysis they need. 8 Jun 2018