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Fernandes feeling 'strong'

Fernandes feeling 'strong'

Russia defender Mario Fernandes says his side was feeling "strong" ahead of their FIFA World Cup match against Spain. 28 Jun 2018
Germany legend Matthaus says Russians should be delighted with their team

Germany legend Matthaus says Russians should be delighted with their team

Germany's former FIFA World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus says Russians should be happy with their national football team after their great run of form at the FIFA World Cup. 28 Jun 2018
Russia goalkeeper says Cherchesov is a ‘top’ coach

Russia goalkeeper says Cherchesov is a ‘top’ coach

Russia goalkeeper Andrey Lunev says Stanislav Cherchesov was a "top" coach. 28 Jun 2018
A sell-out crowd expected for Russia's post-World Cup friendly

A sell-out crowd expected for Russia's post-World Cup friendly

A friendly between Russia and the Czech Republic at the Rostov Arena on 10 September, is due to be a sell-out, according to the region's Sports Minister Samvel Arakelyan. 28 Jun 2018
Over 8 million Russians watched their final group game

Over 8 million Russians watched their final group game

More than 8 million Russians tuned into their national team's defeat to Uruguay on TV. 28 Jun 2018
Guus Hiddink attends Russia training session

Guus Hiddink attends Russia training session

Former Socceroos head coach Guus Hiddink attended Russia's training session at their World Cup base camp in Novogorsk today. 28 Jun 2018
Salah 'promised to return to Chechnya', says leader

Salah 'promised to return to Chechnya', says leader

Egypt star striker Mohamed Salah promised to revisit Russia's Chechen Republic, according to its leader leader Ramzan Kadyrov. 28 Jun 2018
Costa Rica coach hopes Russia win World Cup

Costa Rica coach hopes Russia win World Cup

Costa Rica head coach Oscar Ramirez said on Wednesday that he hopes Russia will win World Cup this year. 28 Jun 2018
Egyptian parliament to investigate national team's failure

Egyptian parliament to investigate national team's failure

The Egyptian Parliament's Committee of Youth Affairs and Sports has demanded an investigation should be launched into the national team's failure at this year's World Cup, a member of the committee told Sputnik on Wednesday. 28 Jun 2018
Putin to visit World Cup football park in Moscow

Putin to visit World Cup football park in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit the World Cup Football Park in Moscow's Red Square on Thursday, the Kremlin press service said on Wednesday. 28 Jun 2018
Cuper requested to provide full report on team's activities

Cuper requested to provide full report on team's activities

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has requested Egypt head coach Hector Cuper to provide a full report on the team’s activities for the past three years, EFA President Hany Abo Rida said on Wednesday. 28 Jun 2018
'Dedication and discipline is crucial'

'Dedication and discipline is crucial'

Russia defender Vladimir Granat said Wednesday that dedication and discipline were crucial for the national team if they were to beat Spain in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup. 27 Jun 2018
Spain benefit from having three 'very different' forwards – Ignashevich

Spain benefit from having three 'very different' forwards – Ignashevich

Russia defender Sergei Ignashevich said on Wednesday that having three "very different" strikers is the “trump card” of Spain, the team World Cup hosts Russia will be facing in the Round of 16 match in Moscow on Monday morning AEST. 27 Jun 2018
Defender Granat says Russia v Spain is 50/50

Defender Granat says Russia v Spain is 50/50

Russia defender Vladimir Granat says Russia and Spain have equal chances to win their round of 16 clash at the World Cup. 27 Jun 2018
Ignashevich keen to exploit Spain's weaknesses

Ignashevich keen to exploit Spain's weaknesses

CSKA Moscow and Russia defender Sergei Ignashevich says his side will try to exploit Spain's weaknesses in their upcoming round of 16 match at the FIFA World Cup. 27 Jun 2018
Russia plot to hit Spain on the counter - Ignashevich

Russia plot to hit Spain on the counter - Ignashevich

CSKA Moscow and Russia defender Sergei Ignashevich says that his side's next World Cup opponents Spain were great at team play - but Russia still had a chance on the counter-attack. 27 Jun 2018