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About 100,000 Chinese Fans Expected to Travel to Russia for FIFA World Cup - Reports

About 100,000 Chinese Fans Expected to Travel to Russia for FIFA World Cup - Reports

BEIJING, June 6 (Sputnik) - Around 100,000 football fans from China are going to visit Russia for this summer's FIFA World Cup, the Chinese media reported. 6 Jun 2018
Ex-Coach Bilyaletdinov Says No Need To Panic After Russia's 1-1 Friendly Draw With Turkey

Ex-Coach Bilyaletdinov Says No Need To Panic After Russia's 1-1 Friendly Draw With Turkey

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - Former SKA-Khabarovsk and Rubin Kazan head coach Rinat Bilyaletdinov told Sputnik Wednesday that Russia's poor results in the recent friendlies against Austria and Turkey were no reason for panic. 6 Jun 2018
Argentina Striker Higuain Supports Cancellation of Israel Friendly Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Argentina Striker Higuain Supports Cancellation of Israel Friendly Ahead of FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain said that he approved of the cancellation of Saturday's friendly against Israel due to political pressure, the US media reported. 6 Jun 2018
Putin Set to Attend Opening, Closing Ceremonies of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Putin Set to Attend Opening, Closing Ceremonies of 2018 FIFA World Cup

BEIJING, June 6 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he would attend the opening and the closing ceremonies of the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia and would watch more matches if his schedule allows. 6 Jun 2018
Putin Says Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Spain Among FIFA World Cup Favorites

Putin Says Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Spain Among FIFA World Cup Favorites

BEIJING, June 6 (Sputnik) - Argentina, Brazil, Germany and Spain are among the most likely winners of this summer's FIFA World Cup to be held in Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. 6 Jun 2018
Putin Wants Russian National Team to 'Fight to The Finish' at FIFA World Cup

Putin Wants Russian National Team to 'Fight to The Finish' at FIFA World Cup

BEIJING, June 6 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope that the national squad would "make a good showing" and "fight to the finish" at the upcoming "home" FIFA World Cup despite not showing satisfying results lately. 6 Jun 2018
Argentina's friendly against Israel cancelled

Argentina's friendly against Israel cancelled

A friendly ahead of this summer’s tournament between World Cup-bound Argentina and Israel was cancelled, the Argentine sports newspaper Ole reported on Tuesday. 6 Jun 2018
Taking Part in World Cup in Russia ‘A Dream Come True’ - Iran Head Coach

Taking Part in World Cup in Russia ‘A Dream Come True’ - Iran Head Coach

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz said on Tuesday that taking part in the FIFA World Cup in Russia was “a dream come true,” as his side arrived in Russia ahead of the tournament. 6 Jun 2018
Head Coach Cherchesov Happy With Vastly Improved Russia, Despite 1-1 Draw With Turkey

Head Coach Cherchesov Happy With Vastly Improved Russia, Despite 1-1 Draw With Turkey

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) – Russia were held to a 1-1 draw by Turkey in their final friendly before the 2018 FIFA World Cup, but head coach Stanislav Cherchesov says the team has "taken their game to the next level," after putting in a vastly improved performance from the 1-0 loss against Austria last week. 6 Jun 2018
Russia's Nizhny Novgorod to Provide Free Transport for Fans, Volunteers During World Cup

Russia's Nizhny Novgorod to Provide Free Transport for Fans, Volunteers During World Cup

Football fans and volunteers in Nizhny Novgorod will be offered free bus rides on match days of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. This will include both special shuttle buses and regular city transport, the Nizhny Novgorod governor and government’s press service said on Tuesday. 6 Jun 2018
Football-Themed Exhibitions to Open in Saransk

Football-Themed Exhibitions to Open in Saransk

Football pictures, posters and photos by Russian artists and Brazilian photographer Caio Vilela will be exhibited at the Mordovian Republican Museum of Fine Arts in Saransk during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the museum said Tuesday. 6 Jun 2018
Ramos: Too much attention on 'the Salah thing'

Ramos: Too much attention on 'the Salah thing'

Real Madrid and Spain defender Sergio Ramos said Tuesday that too much attention was being paid to Egypt striker Mohamed Salah's injury which he suffered during the Champions League final, and the part Ramos played in it. 6 Jun 2018
Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez Meets Country's National Team Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez Meets Country's National Team Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez met with the country’s national football team on Tuesday and wished them luck at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia. 6 Jun 2018
Football Contests, Live Broadcast of 56 Matches Await FIFA Fan Fest Visitors in Moscow

Football Contests, Live Broadcast of 56 Matches Await FIFA Fan Fest Visitors in Moscow

Football contests, exhibits and live broadcasts of 56 matches will be available to those visiting the FIFA Fan Fest in Moscow, the Moscow Mayor's press service said on Tuesday. 6 Jun 2018
Uruguayan star Oreiro picks most handsome Russia footballer

Uruguayan star Oreiro picks most handsome Russia footballer

Uruguayan singer and actress Natalia Oreiro said on Tuesday that she had picked the most handsome player from Russia's FIFA World Cup squad, but did not remember his name or jersey number. 6 Jun 2018
ISS Crew to Play Football in Space During 2018 FIFA World Cup Final - Cosmonaut

ISS Crew to Play Football in Space During 2018 FIFA World Cup Final - Cosmonaut

BAIKONUR, June 5 (Sputnik) - Russian cosmonaut Sergei Prokopyev said on Tuesday that the International Space Station (ISS) crew wants to hold a match of their own on the day of the FIFA World Cup final. 6 Jun 2018

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