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Putin Says Legends Yashin, Pele, Maradona His Favorite Footballers
BEIJING, June 6 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said that legendary Soviet goalkeeper Lev Yashin, Brazil highest-scoring striker Pele and Argentina legend Diego Maradona were among his favorite players.
6 Jun 2018
Putin Set to Attend Opening, Closing Ceremonies of 2018 FIFA World Cup
BEIJING, June 6 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he would attend the opening and the closing ceremonies of the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia and would watch more matches if his schedule allows.
6 Jun 2018
Putin Says Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Spain Among FIFA World Cup Favorites
BEIJING, June 6 (Sputnik) - Argentina, Brazil, Germany and Spain are among the most likely winners of this summer's FIFA World Cup to be held in Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
6 Jun 2018
Putin Wants Russian National Team to 'Fight to The Finish' at FIFA World Cup
BEIJING, June 6 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope that the national squad would "make a good showing" and "fight to the finish" at the upcoming "home" FIFA World Cup despite not showing satisfying results lately.
6 Jun 2018
Argentina's friendly against Israel cancelled
A friendly ahead of this summer’s tournament between World Cup-bound Argentina and Israel was cancelled, the Argentine sports newspaper Ole reported on Tuesday.
6 Jun 2018
Russia Midfielder Cheryshev Backing Spain If Russia Fail To Win 2018 FIFA World Cup
Villarreal and Russia midfielder Denis Cheryshev said on Tuesday that he hopes his country will lift the World Cup on July 15, but if that is not possible, he will be backing Spain.
6 Jun 2018
Russia have lessons to learn after Turkey draw - Cherchesov
Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said the team had some lessons to learn after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Turkey in their final warm-up game before the start of the 2018 World Cup.
6 Jun 2018
Russia Defender Kutepov ‘Relaxed and Comfortable’ Playing Alongside Ignashevich
Russia defender Ilya Kutepov said on Tuesday that playing alongside veteran defender Sergei Ignashevich was a "relaxing and comfortable experience."
6 Jun 2018
Golovin: Russia better in final pre-WC friendly
MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin believes his team put in an improved performance in their final pre-World Cup friendly against Turkey.
6 Jun 2018
Russia coach Cherchesov says ‘not a therapist’ to reassure fans
Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Tuesday that he was not a therapist who could reassure the fans ahead of the upcoming World Cup, stressing that the onus was on the team to do just this with the way they play.
6 Jun 2018
'Individual Mistakes’ Let Russia Down in Turkey Draw - Russia Midfielder Zobnin
MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - Russia midfielder Roman Zobnin said on Tuesday that Russia were let down by "a series of tactical and individual mistakes," as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Turkey in their final warm-up game before the start of the FIFA World Cup.
6 Jun 2018
Russia should not be judged by friendly results - Lunev
Russia goalkeeper Andrey Lunev said there was room for improvement but his team should not be judged just by their result.
6 Jun 2018
Turkey Coach Lucescu hopes Russia reach World Cup Semis
Turkey head coach Mircea Lucescu said on Tuesday he was “a Russian fan” and he hoped Stanislav Cherchesov’s side could reach the World Cup semi-finals.
6 Jun 2018
Taking Part in World Cup in Russia ‘A Dream Come True’ - Iran Head Coach
MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz said on Tuesday that taking part in the FIFA World Cup in Russia was “a dream come true,” as his side arrived in Russia ahead of the tournament.
6 Jun 2018
Head Coach Cherchesov Happy With Vastly Improved Russia, Despite 1-1 Draw With Turkey
MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) – Russia were held to a 1-1 draw by Turkey in their final friendly before the 2018 FIFA World Cup, but head coach Stanislav Cherchesov says the team has "taken their game to the next level," after putting in a vastly improved performance from the 1-0 loss against Austria last week.
6 Jun 2018
Moldovan President to Attend World Cup Following Invitation From Putin
CHISINAU, June 5 (Sputnik) - Moldovan President Igor Dodon said on Tuesday that he would attend the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
6 Jun 2018
Volunteer Center Opens at St. Petersburg Stadium Ahead of FIFA World Cup
A volunteer center has been opened at St. Petersburg Stadium ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup, the press service of city's Vice Governor Igor Albin said on Tuesday.
6 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince to attend 2018 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony
The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed Bin Salman will attend the opening match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
6 Jun 2018
Iran First Team to Arrive in Russia for 2018 FIFA World Cup
The Iranian national football team landed in Moscow on Tuesday and became the first World Cup-bound team to arrive for this summer's FIFA World Cup.
6 Jun 2018
Russia held to 1-1 draw by Turkey in WC warm-up
World Cup hosts Russia were held to a 1-1 draw by Turkey in their final pre-World Cup friendly at the VEB Arena in Moscow on Tuesday.
6 Jun 2018
RUSSIA HELD TO 1-1 DRAW BY TURKEY IN THEIR FINAL FRIENDLY AHEAD OF 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP
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