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Cherchesov: playing in top leagues no cure-all for Russia footballers

Cherchesov: playing in top leagues no cure-all for Russia footballers

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Friday that playing in top European leagues was not a "cure-all" for Russia footballers and that it mattered more how they played rather than where they did it. 6 Jul 2018
Increase interest in UK flights to Russia - survey

Increase interest in UK flights to Russia - survey

The number of online searches for cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Russia has risen 2.5 times after the English national football team booked a spot in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, US media reported. 6 Jul 2018
Russia won't change tactics against Croatia - Paurevic

Russia won't change tactics against Croatia - Paurevic

Croatian midfielder Ivan Paurevic, who plays for Russian side Ufa, said Russia would use the same tactics against Croatia as they did against Spain in the World Cup round of 16. 6 Jul 2018
Sweden captain Granqvist 'barely slept last night' as wife gave birth to daughter

Sweden captain Granqvist 'barely slept last night' as wife gave birth to daughter

Sweden defender and captain Andreas Granqvist said he had "barely slept" on Thursday night when his wife was giving birth to their baby daughter. 6 Jul 2018
FIFA invite 12 Thai children trapped in flooded cave to attend World Cup Final

FIFA invite 12 Thai children trapped in flooded cave to attend World Cup Final

FIFA has invited the 12 Thai boys and their football coach, who have been trapped in a flooded cave for nearly two weeks, to attend the FIFA World Cup final, which will take place in Moscow on July 15, the Thai Football Association said on its official Facebook page on Friday. 6 Jul 2018
Foreign visitors praise security level at World Cup

Foreign visitors praise security level at World Cup

Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev said Friday that foreign visitors had praised the level of security provided at the 2018 World Cup. 6 Jul 2018
Putin Says Russia Hosting FIFA World Cup 'On a High Note'

Putin Says Russia Hosting FIFA World Cup 'On a High Note'

MOSCOW, July 6 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia was hosting the FIFA World Cup "on a high note" and that the tournament had sprung a lot of surprises. 6 Jul 2018
Russians Believe National Team More Likely to Win FIFA World Cup Than Brazil - Poll

Russians Believe National Team More Likely to Win FIFA World Cup Than Brazil - Poll

MOSCOW, July 6 (Sputnik) - Russians believe that their national team is more likely to win this year's FIFA World Cup than five-time former World Cup winners Brazil, a poll conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center showed on Friday. 6 Jul 2018
Majority of Russians Believe National Team Can Beat Croatia in Quarter-Final - Poll

Majority of Russians Believe National Team Can Beat Croatia in Quarter-Final - Poll

MOSCOW, July 6 (Sputnik) - Almost 60 percent of Russians believe that the national team can defeat Croatia in the FIFA World Cup quarter-final match, a poll conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center showed on Friday. 6 Jul 2018
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Hopes to Come to Moscow for World Cup Final

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Hopes to Come to Moscow for World Cup Final

ROME, July 6 (Sputnik) - Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Matteo Salvini said Thursday night that he hoped he would come to Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup final match. 6 Jul 2018
Russia's home support 'changes nothing' - Croatia defender

Russia's home support 'changes nothing' - Croatia defender

Croatia defender Sime Vrsaljko said the support Russia would enjoy from their fans during their encounter in the 2018 FIFA World Cup quarter-final would not change anything for the Croatian squad. 6 Jul 2018
Qatar to host 2022 World Cup with Russia's help

Qatar to host 2022 World Cup with Russia's help

Qatar will host the FIFA World Cup as successfully as Russia is doing this year, with Russia's assistance, Qatar 2022 Local Organizing Committee CEO Hassan Al Thawadi said. 6 Jul 2018
Nothing 'shameful' in Russia's performance against Spain

Nothing 'shameful' in Russia's performance against Spain

Lithuania head coach Edgaras Jankauskas told Sputnik on Thursday that there was nothing "shameful" in Russia's performance in their World Cup round of 16 match against Spain. 6 Jul 2018
Belgium Do Not Need Extra Motivation Ahead of World Cup France Quarter-Final - Head Coach

Belgium Do Not Need Extra Motivation Ahead of World Cup France Quarter-Final - Head Coach

KAZAN, July 5 (Sputnik) - Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said on Thursday that his side did not need any extra motivation ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Brazil. 6 Jul 2018
Belgium Head Coach Martinez Says VAR Helpful at FIFA World Cup

Belgium Head Coach Martinez Says VAR Helpful at FIFA World Cup

KAZAN, July 5 (Sputnik) - Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said on Thursday that the video assistant referee (VAR) system that had been launched at the FIFA World Cup in Russia was beneficial for football. 6 Jul 2018
Russia Do Everything to Provide High Level of Organization, Safety at World Cup - LOC

Russia Do Everything to Provide High Level of Organization, Safety at World Cup - LOC

MOSCOW, July 5 (Sputnik) - Chairman of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Local Organizing Committee Arkady Dvorkovich said on Thursday that Russia were doing everything to provide the highest level of organization and safety at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 6 Jul 2018

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