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Cherchesov: Egypt always play the same

Cherchesov: Egypt always play the same

The Egyptian national football team play all their matches in a similar manner, according to Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchersov. 18 Jun 2018
Kvist hoping to recover in time for more action in Russia

Kvist hoping to recover in time for more action in Russia

Denmark midfielder William Kvist, who fractured his ribs during the team's 1-0 victory over Peru, says he still hopes to play a part in this World Cup. 18 Jun 2018
Akinfeev: It's a mistake to single out Salah

Akinfeev: It's a mistake to single out Salah

Russia goalkeeper and captain Igor Akinfeev both say the team should not single out Egypt striker Mohamed Salah and forget about the rest of the Egyptian team ahead of their Group A match, which is set to be held in St. Petersburg on Tuesday. 18 Jun 2018
'We know how to deal with Salah'

'We know how to deal with Salah'

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov says he knows how to play against Egypt striker Mohamed Salah when the teams meet in their second group game. 18 Jun 2018
Cycling Portugal fan: Russians are wonderful!

Cycling Portugal fan: Russians are wonderful!

Portuguese cyclist Helder Batista, who arrived in Moscow early on Monday for the FIFA World Cup, told Sputnik that Russians were a "loving and wonderful people" and that he had not encountered any negative attitude during his journey. 18 Jun 2018
Brazilian ambassador: We can improve

Brazilian ambassador: We can improve

Brazilian Ambassador to Russia Antonio Luis Espinola Salgado says Brazil played well against Switzerland in their first match at the FIFA World Cup, but the team could still improve their performance. 18 Jun 2018
Moscow metro flooded by 50,000 fans after Germany v Mexico

Moscow metro flooded by 50,000 fans after Germany v Mexico

Around 52,000 people left the Luzhniki Stadium by metro and the Moscow Central Circle (MCC) after the World Cup match between Germany and Mexico on Sunday, the press service of the city's Transport Department said Monday. 18 Jun 2018
Layun: We want more

Layun: We want more

Mexico's Miguel Layun says his team claimed an "historic" victory by beating defending Germany last night, and now they're fired up for more. 18 Jun 2018
Egypt draw could be enough for Russia, says ex-coach

Egypt draw could be enough for Russia, says ex-coach

A draw with Egypt could be enough for Russia to reach the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup, former Russia head coach Boris Ignatyev thinks. 18 Jun 2018
Coutinho named man of the match against Switzerland

Coutinho named man of the match against Switzerland

Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho was named the best player of the game following his side’s 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their first match of the World Cup in Rostov-on-Don on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Germany must win remaining group matches - Muller

Germany must win remaining group matches - Muller

Germany forward Thomas Muller said on Sunday that his team must win the remaining group-stage matches against Sweden and South Korea at the 2018 World Cup. 18 Jun 2018
Lozano says goal against Germany is best of his Career

Lozano says goal against Germany is best of his Career

Mexico winger Hirving Lozano, who scored the only goal in his team's 1-0 victory over defending champions Germany on Sunday, said it was the best goal in his career. 18 Jun 2018
Hector misses Germany's first match against Mexico

Hector misses Germany's first match against Mexico

FC Cologne and Germany defender Jonas Hector missed his team's first 2018 FIFA World Cup match against Mexico due to a cold, the team said on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Lozano named man of the match against Germany

Lozano named man of the match against Germany

Mexico midfielder Hirving Lozano was named the best player of the game following his side’s 1-0 win over reigning champions Germany in their opening match of the World Cup in Moscow. 18 Jun 2018
Belgium to show their best to win World Cup says Courtois

Belgium to show their best to win World Cup says Courtois

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said Sunday that playing the best way they could would bring the team victory at the 2018 World Cup. 18 Jun 2018
Kolarov happy with team's performance against Costa Rica

Kolarov happy with team's performance against Costa Rica

Serbia captain Aleksandar Kolarov said that he was happy with the way the team played in their 1-0 World Cup victory against Costa Rica in Samara on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018

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