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Russia Train Ahead of Friendly With Austria

Russia Train Ahead of Friendly With Austria

INNSBRUCK, May 29 (Sputnik) - Russia held a full squad training session in Innsbruck Tuesday as the national team continued their preparations for Wednesday' friendly match against Austria and the FIFA World Cup to be held in Russia this summer. 29 May 2018
UK, Russian Law Enforcement Agencies in Contact Over Security at FIFA World Cup - Source

UK, Russian Law Enforcement Agencies in Contact Over Security at FIFA World Cup - Source

MOSCOW, May 29 (Sputnik) - The UK and Russian law enforcement agencies are in contact over security issues at this summer's FIFA World Cup, a source in the Russian Foreign Ministry said Tuesday. 29 May 2018
Mexico Held to 0-0 Draw by Wales in Friendly Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Mexico Held to 0-0 Draw by Wales in Friendly Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, May 29 (Sputnik) - The Mexican national football team, who will take part in this summer's FIFA World Cup in Russia, were held to a scoreless draw by Wales in a friendly match played in the US city of Pasadena on Monday night. 29 May 2018
FIFA World Cup Press Center to Start Work on June 4 in Moscow, June 13 in Other Cities

FIFA World Cup Press Center to Start Work on June 4 in Moscow, June 13 in Other Cities

MOSCOW, May 29 (Sputnik) - A press center for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Moscow will begin work on June 4, while press centers in 10 other cities where the games will take place are set to open on June 13, the press service of Rossiya Segodnya International Information Agency said Tuesday. 29 May 2018
Mexico to Deploy Mobile Consulates in Russia During 2018 FIFA World Cup – Foreign Ministry

Mexico to Deploy Mobile Consulates in Russia During 2018 FIFA World Cup – Foreign Ministry

MEXICO CITY, May 29 (Sputnik) - Mexico will deploy four mobile consulates in Russia in order to provide necessary assistance to its citizens attending the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup, the country’s Deputy Foreign Secretary Carlos de Icaza said. 29 May 2018
Nigeria Forward Simon Ruled Out of 2018 FIFA World Cup Due to Injury - Head Coach

Nigeria Forward Simon Ruled Out of 2018 FIFA World Cup Due to Injury - Head Coach

MOSCOW, May 28 (Sputnik) - Nigeria forward Moses Simon is confirmed to miss the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia due to a thigh injury, head coach Gernot Rohr said. 29 May 2018
Belgium Defender Vermaelen Not Yet Fit for 2018 FIFA World Cup - Head Coach

Belgium Defender Vermaelen Not Yet Fit for 2018 FIFA World Cup - Head Coach

MOSCOW, May 28 (Sputnik) - Barcelona and Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen, who was named in his country's preliminary squad for 2018 FIFA World Cup, has not fully recovered from his injury yet, Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said Monday. 29 May 2018
Belgium Head Coach Says Tough Call Refusing Nainggolan Spot in 2018 FIFA World Cup Squad

Belgium Head Coach Says Tough Call Refusing Nainggolan Spot in 2018 FIFA World Cup Squad

MOSCOW, May 28 (Sputnik) - Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez admitted Monday that it was not easy for him to leave Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan out of the national team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 29 May 2018
Germany Winger Draxler Says Champions Need to Work Even Harder to Win 2018 FIFA World Cup

Germany Winger Draxler Says Champions Need to Work Even Harder to Win 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, May 28 (Sputnik) - Germany midfielder Julian Draxler said on Monday that his team will have to work even harder than four years ago to win the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 29 May 2018
No Helmets, Drones, Hammers to Be Allowed in Russian Press Centers During FIFA World Cup

No Helmets, Drones, Hammers to Be Allowed in Russian Press Centers During FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, May 28 (Sputnik) - Russia's city press centers announced Monday the list of items prohibited or restricted to carry inside the centers during this summer's FIFA World Cup. 29 May 2018
Russia Midfielder Golovin Says Only Thinks About FIFA World Cup, Not Transfers

Russia Midfielder Golovin Says Only Thinks About FIFA World Cup, Not Transfers

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL, May 28 (Sputnik) - CSKA Moscow and Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin, who was included in the country's preliminary squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, said Monday that he did not think about a possible transfer to a European club but was focusing on this summer's tournament in Russia. 28 May 2018
Moscow Metro Opens Online Ticket Sales for Tours for Foreign Visitors Ahead of World Cup

Moscow Metro Opens Online Ticket Sales for Tours for Foreign Visitors Ahead of World Cup

MOSCOW, May 28 (Sputnik) - The Moscow Metro has started online sales of tickets for guided tours of the metro stations for international visitors, ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup, the metro's press service said on Monday. 28 May 2018
Russia Midfielder Dzagoev Says Fully Fit, 100% Ready for 2018 FIFA World Cup

Russia Midfielder Dzagoev Says Fully Fit, 100% Ready for 2018 FIFA World Cup

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL, May 28 (Sputnik) - CSKA Moscow and Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev said Monday that he was in great shape and fully ready for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia. 28 May 2018
Over 300,000 sign petition urging FIFA to punish Ramos for 'hurting' Egypt star Salah

Over 300,000 sign petition urging FIFA to punish Ramos for 'hurting' Egypt star Salah

Over 300,000 people have signed a petition at the change.org online platform calling on UEFA and FIFA to punish Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos for "intentionally hurting" Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah. 28 May 2018
Hosts Russia to Have Hard Time at Group Stage of 2018 FIFA World Cup - Defender Rausch

Hosts Russia to Have Hard Time at Group Stage of 2018 FIFA World Cup - Defender Rausch

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL (Austria), May 28 (Sputnik) - Dynamo Moscow and Russia defender Konstantin Rausch told Sputnik Monday that Russia's group at this summer's FIFA World Cup was not easy. 28 May 2018
Denmark forward Bendtner could miss 2018 FIFA World Cup Due to Injury - Reports

Denmark forward Bendtner could miss 2018 FIFA World Cup Due to Injury - Reports

The Socceroos' Group C opponents Denmark have suffered a potential blow with injured forward Nicklas Bendtner at risk of missing the World Cup. 28 May 2018

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