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Russia Goalkeeper Akinfeev 'True Captain' - Coach

Russia Goalkeeper Akinfeev 'True Captain' - Coach

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL, May 25 (Sputnik) - Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev is a "true captain," the team's goalkeeping coach Gintaras Stauce said on Friday. 26 May 2018
Russia's Investments in Infrastructure Ahead of World Cup to Pay Dividends - Organizers

Russia's Investments in Infrastructure Ahead of World Cup to Pay Dividends - Organizers

ST. PETERSBURG, May 25 (Sputnik) - The money Russia has invested in developing its infrastructure ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup will pay dividends, the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Arkady Dvorkovich said on Friday. 26 May 2018
Russia to Make 2018 FIFA World Cup a Festive Occasion for Players, Fans - Putin

Russia to Make 2018 FIFA World Cup a Festive Occasion for Players, Fans - Putin

ST. PETERSBURG, May 25 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia would do everything possible to make this summer's FIFA World Cup a festival for the fans, the visitors and the footballers, so that everyone has an enjoyable stay in Russia during the tournament. 26 May 2018
Nizhny Novgorod to Introduce Airspace Restrictions Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Nizhny Novgorod to Introduce Airspace Restrictions Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, May 25 (Sputnik) - Aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles, which are not equipped with the correct communication systems, will be banned from flying within a radius of 110 kilometers (68.4 miles) around Nizhny Novgorod during the FIFA World Cup, the city administration's press service said on Friday. 26 May 2018
French President Wants to Support National Team at FIFA World Cup in Russia - Reports

French President Wants to Support National Team at FIFA World Cup in Russia - Reports

PARIS, May 25 (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron said he believed in the French national football team and hoped that he would be able to come to Russia to support them at this summer's FIFA World Cup, French media reported Friday. 26 May 2018
Russia Awaits Japanese Fans at 2018 FIFA World Cup - Federal Tourism Agency Head

Russia Awaits Japanese Fans at 2018 FIFA World Cup - Federal Tourism Agency Head

ST. PETERSBURG, May 25 (Sputnik) - Russia is waiting for Japanese football fans to come to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Head of Russia's Federal Agency for Tourism (Rosturism) Oleg Safonov said Friday. 26 May 2018
FIFA World Cup Preparations to Help Improve Quality of Security in Russia - National Guard

FIFA World Cup Preparations to Help Improve Quality of Security in Russia - National Guard

MOSCOW, May 25 (Sputnik) - The preparatory activities for this summer’s FIFA World Cup will help "improve the quality of security" in Russia, first deputy director of the Russian National Guard (Rosgvardia) Sergey Melikov said on Friday. 26 May 2018
Russia Forward Smolov Resumes Training With Team After Suffering Calf Bruise

Russia Forward Smolov Resumes Training With Team After Suffering Calf Bruise

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL, May 25 (Sputnik) - FC Krasnodar and Russia forward Fedor Smolov, who is currently at the training camp in Austria with Russia's preliminary FIFA World Cup squad, began training with the rest of the team after recovering from a minor calf injury, the team said Friday. 26 May 2018
WATCH: Maclaren hits remarkable hat-trick

WATCH: Maclaren hits remarkable hat-trick

Socceroo Jamie Maclaren has boosted his 2018 World Cup hopes with a hat-trick in a remarkable 5-5 draw with Rangers in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday. 13 May 2018
Football trumps AFL and rugby in participation rates

Football trumps AFL and rugby in participation rates

A recent Australian Sports Commission (ASC) survey has found football remains the most popular team sport for Aussie kids. 30 Apr 2018
Will Millwall prove Cahill's demise?

Will Millwall prove Cahill's demise?

He's played 99 minutes all season. His new coach isn't playing him, saying he's not fit enough. Bert van Marwijk has barely mentioned him. With a month until crucial Socceroos' friendlies, is Millwall the end of Tim Cahill? 21 Feb 2018
Melbourne City v Sydney FC player ratings

Melbourne City v Sydney FC player ratings

The classiest side in the competition put forth a scintillating display, with Sydney FC hitting all the right notes against a lacklustre Melbourne City. 10 Feb 2018
Player Ratings: Adelaide United v Perth Glory

Player Ratings: Adelaide United v Perth Glory

Adelaide United proved far too overwhelming for a Perth Glory side that repeated the defensive frailties which have typified their season. 3 Feb 2018
Melbourne City v Newcastle Jets player ratings

Melbourne City v Newcastle Jets player ratings

A dramatic and pulsating affair played out at AAMI Park as Melbourne City drew level twice against the Newcastle Jets in a match-up between 2nd and 3rd. 25 Jan 2018
The Postecoglou interview: Where does Ange go from here?

The Postecoglou interview: Where does Ange go from here?

Sitting in front of a darkened background at the City Football Group headquarters in Manchester, brandishing a designer windcheater adorned with the letters BOSS, Ange Postecoglou gives away little more than he ever has. 22 Jan 2018
Is the Gombau era working at Wanderers?

Is the Gombau era working at Wanderers?

After another loss on Friday night against Melbourne Victory, the Josep Gombau era at Western Sydney Wanderers has so far only seen three wins in 12 matches. 21 Jan 2018
Player Ratings: Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne Victory

Player Ratings: Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne Victory

Josep Gombau’s poor record against Melbourne Victory (three draws, now four losses) continues as Victory’s standards were much too high for the Wanderers. 19 Jan 2018
Patricio Rodriguez jets in for injury-hit Newcastle

Patricio Rodriguez jets in for injury-hit Newcastle

Newcastle Jets will receive a massive boost to their playing stocks with the much-anticipated arrival of former AEK Athens winger Patricio Rodriguez on Wednesday. 2 Jan 2018
What is happening at Brisbane Roar?

What is happening at Brisbane Roar?

While embarrassed fans turn away, John Aloisi is beginning to seem like a drunkard gambler, chasing his losses in unforgiving Brisvegas. 24 Dec 2017
'It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Crisis'

'It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Crisis'

As the silly season approaches, Josep Gombau’s pondering over a mutiny in Wanderland. 24 Dec 2017
Revealed! If every Premier League manager was a Star Wars character

Revealed! If every Premier League manager was a Star Wars character

Search your feelings, you know it to be true: every single Premier League boss has a direct counterpart in the sci-fi film saga... 16 Dec 2017