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Egypt's Squad Have Good Impressions of Russia's Chechnya

Egypt's Squad Have Good Impressions of Russia's Chechnya

Minister of National Policy, External Relations, Press and Information of the Chechen Republic, Dzhambulat Umarov, said Thursday that the Egyptian national football team, who will be based in Chechnya during the World Cup, had "good impressions" of the republic. 14 Jun 2018
Russia's Chechen Republic to Root for Russia and Egypt

Russia's Chechen Republic to Root for Russia and Egypt

Russia’s Chechen Republic will root for the Russian and Egyptian national football teams at the World Cup, Minister of National Policy, External Relations, Press and Information of the Chechen Republic Dzhambulat Umarov said Thursday. 14 Jun 2018
Russian Deputy Interior Minister Meets Panama President Ahead of World Cup

Russian Deputy Interior Minister Meets Panama President Ahead of World Cup

Russian Deputy Interior Minister Igor Zubov held a meeting with Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela, who arrived in Russia to attend the FIFA World Cup opening, discussing the two countries' law enforcement cooperation. 14 Jun 2018
Colombia star James Rodriguez misses training

Colombia star James Rodriguez misses training

Bayern Munich midfielder midfielder James Rodriguez missed Colombia's open training session on Thursday. 14 Jun 2018
First Free Trains With Football Fans Arrive for Opening Match

First Free Trains With Football Fans Arrive for Opening Match

The first free trains filled with fans have begun to arrive in Moscow ahead of tonight's opening match. 14 Jun 2018
Mourinho: Opening match a 'must-win' for Russia

Mourinho: Opening match a 'must-win' for Russia

Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho says Russia must win their World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia. 14 Jun 2018
Ibra: The World Cup is the 'best thing' that can happen to a player

Ibra: The World Cup is the 'best thing' that can happen to a player

Former Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic says the World Cup was the "best thing" that could happen to Sweden's current generation. 14 Jun 2018
Uruguay Defender Gimenez Extends Atletico Contract

Uruguay Defender Gimenez Extends Atletico Contract

Uruguay defender Jose Maria Gimenez has extended his contract with Atletico Madrid until 2023. 14 Jun 2018
2018 FIFA World Cup Preview

2018 FIFA World Cup Preview

Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the opening ceremony of the World Cup tonight and watch the opening match between Russia and Saudi Arabia at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow. 14 Jun 2018
PREVIEW – 2018 FIFA World Cup to Kick Off on Thursday, Putin to Attend Opening Ceremony

PREVIEW – 2018 FIFA World Cup to Kick Off on Thursday, Putin to Attend Opening Ceremony

Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the opening ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which will kick off in Russia on Thursday, and watch the opening match between Russia and Saudi Arabia at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow. 14 Jun 2018
Dutch Referee Kuipers to Officiate World Cup Match Between Egypt, Uruguay

Dutch Referee Kuipers to Officiate World Cup Match Between Egypt, Uruguay

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Bjorn Kuipers, from the Netherlands, will officiate the 2018 FIFA World Cup match between Egypt and Uruguay, FIFA’s press service said on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
Brazil Midfielder Paulinho Names Five World Cup Favorites

Brazil Midfielder Paulinho Names Five World Cup Favorites

SOCHI, June 13 (Sputnik) - Brazil midfielder Paulinho named Germany, France, Belgium, Spain and Argentina as 2018 FIFA World Cup favorites on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabia Head Coach Says Team to 'Impose Our Style' on Russia in World Cup Opener

Saudi Arabia Head Coach Says Team to 'Impose Our Style' on Russia in World Cup Opener

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia will look to impose their style of play on the Russian national team in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, Saudi Arabia head coach Juan Antonio Pizzi said on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
Turkish Referee Cakir to Officiate Morocco-Iran Match

Turkish Referee Cakir to Officiate Morocco-Iran Match

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - A team of Turkish referees led by Cuneyt Cakir will officiate the 2018 FIFA World Cup match between Iran and Morocco, the Iranian team said via their official Twitter account on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
England Midfielder Henderson Says Sacking of Spain’s Lopetegui 'Massive Shock'

England Midfielder Henderson Says Sacking of Spain’s Lopetegui 'Massive Shock'

ST. PETERSBURG, June 13 (Sputnik) - England midfielder Jordan Henderson said on Wednesday that he was shocked by the sacking of Julen Lopetegui as Spain head coach just a day before the FIFA World Cup gets underway in Russia. 14 Jun 2018
FIFA World Cup Oracle Cat Predicts Russia's Victory in Opening Match Against Saudi Arabia

FIFA World Cup Oracle Cat Predicts Russia's Victory in Opening Match Against Saudi Arabia

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Achilles the cat, who lives at St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum and serves as the animal oracle for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup, predicted Russia's victory over Saudi Arabia in the opening match of the tournament, a Sputnik correspondent reported Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018

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