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Over 300,000 sign petition urging FIFA to punish Ramos for 'hurting' Egypt star Salah

Over 300,000 sign petition urging FIFA to punish Ramos for 'hurting' Egypt star Salah

Over 300,000 people have signed a petition at the change.org online platform calling on UEFA and FIFA to punish Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos for "intentionally hurting" Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah. 28 May 2018
Hosts Russia to Have Hard Time at Group Stage of 2018 FIFA World Cup - Defender Rausch

Hosts Russia to Have Hard Time at Group Stage of 2018 FIFA World Cup - Defender Rausch

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL (Austria), May 28 (Sputnik) - Dynamo Moscow and Russia defender Konstantin Rausch told Sputnik Monday that Russia's group at this summer's FIFA World Cup was not easy. 28 May 2018
Denmark forward Bendtner could miss 2018 FIFA World Cup Due to Injury - Reports

Denmark forward Bendtner could miss 2018 FIFA World Cup Due to Injury - Reports

The Socceroos' Group C opponents Denmark have suffered a potential blow with injured forward Nicklas Bendtner at risk of missing the World Cup. 28 May 2018
Russia Midfielder Yerokhin to Resume Training With Squad Tuesday - Team

Russia Midfielder Yerokhin to Resume Training With Squad Tuesday - Team

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL, May 28 (Sputnik) - Russia midfielder Aleksandr Yerokhin, who has been training individually since Sunday due to a minor foot injury, is expected to return to group training sessions on Tuesday, the team said Monday. 28 May 2018
FIFA World Cup Trophy Presented at Media Conference in St. Petersburg Ahead of Tournament

FIFA World Cup Trophy Presented at Media Conference in St. Petersburg Ahead of Tournament

ST. PETERSBURG, May 28 (Sputnik) - The FIFA World Cup Trophy has been presented to journalists at a media conference after arriving in St. Petersburg on Saturday, a Sputnik correspondent reported Monday. 28 May 2018
Brazil Star Neymar Says Not 100% Ready to Play at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Brazil Star Neymar Says Not 100% Ready to Play at 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, May 28 (Sputnik) - Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil striker Neymar says that he is not 100 percent ready yet to play at the FIFA World Cup that kicks off in Russia in mid-June, Brazilian media reported. 28 May 2018
England Defender Tarkowski to miss 2018 FIFA World Cup due to Injury

England Defender Tarkowski to miss 2018 FIFA World Cup due to Injury

Burnley and England defender James Tarkowski will not play for his country at the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia due to an injury, the footballer's club said Monday. 28 May 2018
Russia Defender Rausch Wants Injured Egypt Striker Salah to Play at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Russia Defender Rausch Wants Injured Egypt Striker Salah to Play at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Dynamo Moscow and Russia defender Konstantin Rausch, who is currently training with the country's preliminary FIFA World Cup squad in Austria, told Sputnik Monday that he wanted Egypt star Mohamed Salah to recover from injury and play at this summer's tournament. 28 May 2018
Rail Links to Moscow Airports to Work Longer on Busiest Days During FIFA World Cup

Rail Links to Moscow Airports to Work Longer on Busiest Days During FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, May 28 (Sputnik) - The rail links to Moscow's three international airports will be operating till 3:00 a.m. local time on three days during the upcoming FIFA World Cup, when Aeroexpress expects the biggest influx of passengers, the company announced Monday. 28 May 2018
Organisers expect 3 billion viewers to watch 2018 World Cup in Russia

Organisers expect 3 billion viewers to watch 2018 World Cup in Russia

Around three billion viewers are expected to watch the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia, the CEO of the Local Organising Committee, Alexey Sorokin, said on Saturday. 28 May 2018
FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 Example of Successful Russia-EU Partnership on Security - FSB

FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 Example of Successful Russia-EU Partnership on Security - FSB

MOSCOW, May 27 (Sputnik) -The partnership between Russia and the European countries on the security at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup is an example of successful cooperation of border services, Deputy Director of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) Gen. Vladimir Kulishov told Sputnik ahead of Monday's celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the Russian Border Service. 28 May 2018
Liverpool Forward Salah Confident to Play for Egypt at 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia

Liverpool Forward Salah Confident to Play for Egypt at 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia

MOSCOW, May 27 (Sputnik) - Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah said on Sunday that he was confident he would recover in time for this summer's FIFA World Cup in Russia and join his team at the tournament. 28 May 2018
Russia to Get Past Group Stage, Germany to Face Brazil in World Cup Final - Dasaev

Russia to Get Past Group Stage, Germany to Face Brazil in World Cup Final - Dasaev

MOSCOW, May 27 (Sputnik) - Former Soviet Union goalkeeper Rinat Dasaev told Sputnik on Sunday that Russia should get past the group stage at this summer's FIFA World Cup and that Germany would meet Brazil in the final. 28 May 2018
Russia Defender Neustaedter Hopes Egypt Striker Salah Recovers Ahead of World Cup

Russia Defender Neustaedter Hopes Egypt Striker Salah Recovers Ahead of World Cup

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL (Austria), May 27 (Sputnik) - Fenerbahce and Russia defender Roman Neustaedter said on Sunday it would be a shame if Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah missed next month’s FIFA World Cup. 27 May 2018
Russia Defender Fernandes Refuses to Comment on Salah's Injury

Russia Defender Fernandes Refuses to Comment on Salah's Injury

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL (Austria), May 27 (Sputnik) - Russia defender Mario Fernandes, who was included in Russia's extended 2018 FIFA World Cup squad on May 11, said on Sunday that it was not correct to discuss Egypt star Salah's injury that he picked up during the UEFA Champions League final in Kiev on Saturday. 27 May 2018
Russia Head Coach Not Bothered About Doping Control Officers' Visits

Russia Head Coach Not Bothered About Doping Control Officers' Visits

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL (Austria), May 27 (Sputnik) - Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Sunday that visits from FIFA doping control officers' ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup in Russia were not bothering him. 27 May 2018
Russia Midfielder Yerokhin Misses Team's Training Session Due to Minor Foot Problem

Russia Midfielder Yerokhin Misses Team's Training Session Due to Minor Foot Problem

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL (Austria), May 27 (Sputnik) - Russia midfielder Aleksandr Yerokhin missed Russia’s latest training session at their pre-World Cup training camp in Austria, the team said on Sunday. 27 May 2018
Egyptian President Wishes Salah a Quick Recovery Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Egyptian President Wishes Salah a Quick Recovery Ahead of FIFA World Cup

CAIRO, May 27 (Sputnik) - Egyptian president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi wished Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah a quick recovery on Sunday, after he was injured in Saturday's UEFA Champions League final against Real Madrid in Kiev. 27 May 2018
Spain’s Ramos Wishes Egypt Star Salah a Speedy Recovery Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Spain’s Ramos Wishes Egypt Star Salah a Speedy Recovery Ahead of FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, May 27 (Sputnik) - Real Madrid and Spain defender Sergio Ramos wished Mohamed Salah a speedy recovery on Sunday after the Egypt and Liverpool forward suffered a shoulder injury during Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final in Kiev. 27 May 2018
Egypt Star Salah to Recover for FIFA World Cup - Egyptian Sports Minister

Egypt Star Salah to Recover for FIFA World Cup - Egyptian Sports Minister

MOSCOW, May 27 (Sputnik) - Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, who sustained a shoulder injury on Saturday during the UEFA Champions League final in Kiev, will be fit to play in the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia, the Egyptian sports minister Khaled Abdel Aziz said on Sunday. 27 May 2018
Liverpool Striker Salah Substituted After Suffering Injury During Champions League Final

Liverpool Striker Salah Substituted After Suffering Injury During Champions League Final

MOSCOW, May 26 (Sputnik) - Liverpool and Egypt star Mohamed Salah was substituted after suffering an injury during UEFA Champions League final against Real Madrid in Kiev on Saturday. 27 May 2018