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FIFA Security Director Praises Safety Measures Taken Ahead of World Cup in Russia

FIFA Security Director Praises Safety Measures Taken Ahead of World Cup in Russia

DOMODEDOVO, June 12 (Sputnik) - FIFA Director of Security Helmut Spahn praised on Tuesday the measures taken by Russia to provide safety during the upcoming FIFA World Cup. 12 Jun 2018
Australia Defender Risdon Says Postponed Honeymoon Because of FIFA World Cup

Australia Defender Risdon Says Postponed Honeymoon Because of FIFA World Cup

KAZAN, June 12 (Sputnik) - Australia defender Josh Risdon said on Tuesday that he had postponed his honeymoon because he was busy preparing for the FIFA World Cup, which will kick off in Moscow on Thursday. 12 Jun 2018
Russia hold final training session before opener

Russia hold final training session before opener

All 23 players of the Russian national football team trained together in what was their last training session at their FIFA World Cup base camp in the town of Novogorsk, outside Moscow, ahead of the tournament, a Sputnik correspondent reported Tuesday. 12 Jun 2018
Mbappe suffers injury scare

Mbappe suffers injury scare

France forward Kylian Mbappe left Tuesday's training session early due to an injury, according to French media reports. 12 Jun 2018
Julen Lopetegui to take charge of Real Madrid

Julen Lopetegui to take charge of Real Madrid

Spain head coach Julen Lopetegui will take charge of Spanish giants Real Madrid after the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the club announced on their official website Tuesday. 12 Jun 2018
New Metro Station, Reconstructed Embankment to Open in Nizhny Novgorod Ahead of World Cup

New Metro Station, Reconstructed Embankment to Open in Nizhny Novgorod Ahead of World Cup

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, June 12 (Sputnik) - A new metro station, which was built especially for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and the reconstructed Nizhne-Volzhskaya Embankment will open in Nizhny Novgorod on Tuesday, when Russia Day will be celebrated, as well as the Day of Niznhy Novgorod. 12 Jun 2018
France Midfielder says ‘Amazing Reception’ in Russia

France Midfielder says ‘Amazing Reception’ in Russia

French midfielder Paul Pogba said late on Monday that the reception in Russia, the 2018 FIFA World Cup host, was “amazing”. 12 Jun 2018
Every World Cup Squad Trying to Win Away Germany's World Champions Title - Joachim Low

Every World Cup Squad Trying to Win Away Germany's World Champions Title - Joachim Low

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - Germany head coach Joachim Low said Monday that every team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup is trying to take away their current Champions title which they won in Brazil four years ago. 12 Jun 2018
Serbia Striker Mitrovic, Midfielder Ljajic Miss Monday's Training Session

Serbia Striker Mitrovic, Midfielder Ljajic Miss Monday's Training Session

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - Serbia striker Aleksandar Mitrovic and midfielder Adem Ljajic missed the team's pre-World Cup training session on Monday. 12 Jun 2018
Egypt Staff Not to Pressure Forward Salah Over Recovery Period - Executive Director

Egypt Staff Not to Pressure Forward Salah Over Recovery Period - Executive Director

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - Egypt's coaching and medical staff will not pressure forward Mohamed Salah over the time he takes to recover from his shoulder problem, squad's executive director Eihab Leheita said on Monday. 12 Jun 2018
Midfielder Otayf Says Saudi Arabia Want to Reach Knockout Stage at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Midfielder Otayf Says Saudi Arabia Want to Reach Knockout Stage at 2018 FIFA World Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, June 11 (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia midfielder Abdullah Otayf said Monday that his team wants to make their fans happy and reach the knockout stage at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 12 Jun 2018
Mexican National Team Arrives in Moscow Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Mexican National Team Arrives in Moscow Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - The Mexican national football team arrived in Moscow on Monday ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 12 Jun 2018
Panama Midfielder Rodriguez Leaves Training Early Due to Thigh Problem - Reports

Panama Midfielder Rodriguez Leaves Training Early Due to Thigh Problem - Reports

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - Panama midfielder Jose Luis Rodriguez left Monday's training session earlier than planned after feeling discomfort in his left thigh, Panama team reporter Samuel McCollin posted on his Twitter feed on Monday. 12 Jun 2018
Croatia Forward Kramaric Says Team Has Great Expectations From 2018 FIFA World Cup

Croatia Forward Kramaric Says Team Has Great Expectations From 2018 FIFA World Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, June 11 (Sputnik) - Croatia forward Andrej Kramaric said Monday that the team had great expectations from the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia and could achieve a lot at the tournament. 12 Jun 2018
South Korea Suffer 2-0 Defeat to Senegal

South Korea Suffer 2-0 Defeat to Senegal

Senegal beat South Korea 2-0 in their final warm-up match that took place in the Austrian town of Grodig on Monday ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Russia. 12 Jun 2018
Danish National Football Team Lands in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Danish National Football Team Lands in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - The Danish national football team has arrived in Russia ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account Monday. 12 Jun 2018

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