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Russia striker Smolov: "I played well" in World Cup warm-ups

Russia striker Smolov: "I played well" in World Cup warm-ups

Russia forward Fedor Smolov said on Friday that he had "played well" in the team's recent friendlies against Turkey and Austria ahead of the World Cup. 8 Jun 2018
Zhirkov resumes training with Russia squad after injury knock

Zhirkov resumes training with Russia squad after injury knock

Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov resumed training with the rest of the squad after training separately in the gym on Thursday, a Sputnik correspondent reported Friday. 8 Jun 2018
Every 10th Russian believes national team can win World Cup

Every 10th Russian believes national team can win World Cup

Over 10 percent of Russians believe that the national team can win the upcoming 'home' FIFA World Cup, a poll conducted by the the Russian Public Opinion Research Center showed on Friday. 8 Jun 2018
Over 50% of Russians plan to watch World Cup

Over 50% of Russians plan to watch World Cup

More than 50 percent of Russians are going to follow the broadcast of the 2018 FIFA World Cup games, a poll conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center showed on Friday. 8 Jun 2018
Uruguay defeat Uzbekistan 3-0 in WC warm-up

Uruguay defeat Uzbekistan 3-0 in WC warm-up

Uruguay, who are set to play at this summer's FIFA World Cup in Russia, have defeated Uzbekistan 3-0 in their last warm-up friendly ahead of the tournament. 8 Jun 2018
Ange: We're going backwards

Ange: We're going backwards

Ange Postecoglou believes Australia is going backwards in player development and needs drastic investment and restructure to avoid disaster. 8 Jun 2018
Russia Hits New Low in Updated FIFA Ranking, Becomes Lowest-Ranked Team at World Cup

Russia Hits New Low in Updated FIFA Ranking, Becomes Lowest-Ranked Team at World Cup

MOSCOW, June 7 (Sputnik) - The Russian national football team have dropped to a record-low 70th place in the FIFA World ranking released Thursday on FIFA's official website. 7 Jun 2018
Belgium defeat Egypt 3-0 in World Cup warm-up

Belgium defeat Egypt 3-0 in World Cup warm-up

Belgium beat Egypt 3-0 in a friendly pre-World Cup match held at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Wednesday. 7 Jun 2018
Russia 100 percent ready to host World Cup - FIFA President

Russia 100 percent ready to host World Cup - FIFA President

FIFA President Giovanni Infantino says that just over a week before the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia is absolutely ready to host the tournament. 7 Jun 2018
Egypt's World Cup journalists based at five-star hotel

Egypt's World Cup journalists based at five-star hotel

GROZNY, June 6 (Sputnik) - A press center, where Egyptian journalists will work during this summer's FIFA World Cup, is set to open at the Grozny-City five-star hotel in the capital of Russia's Chechen Republic, the local organizing committee told Sputnik on Wednesday. 7 Jun 2018
Russian team needs support, not criticism - Russian Football Union

Russian team needs support, not criticism - Russian Football Union

Vice President of the Russian Football Union Sergey Anokhin told Sputnik Wednesday that the Russian national team needed support rather than criticism ahead of their "home" FIFA World Cup. 7 Jun 2018
Egypt Head Coach Hopes Star Striker Salah Recovers by First Match of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Egypt Head Coach Hopes Star Striker Salah Recovers by First Match of 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - Egypt head coach Hector Cuper said Wednesday that he hoped injured forward Mohamed Salah would recover in time for the team's first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 6 Jun 2018
Russia's Saturday Training Session to Be Open to Supporters - Football Union

Russia's Saturday Training Session to Be Open to Supporters - Football Union

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - Football fans will be able to attend the Russian national football team's open training session to be held at Moscow's CSKA Arena on Saturday, the Russian Football Union said Wednesday. 6 Jun 2018
World Cup Group A: All confirmed 23-man squads

World Cup Group A: All confirmed 23-man squads

Uruguay are hot favourites to top Group A but Mohamed Salah will have the Pharaohs believing they can conjure some magic against hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia to progress. 6 Jun 2018
Russia Midfielder Cheryshev Backing Spain If Russia Fail To Win 2018 FIFA World Cup

Russia Midfielder Cheryshev Backing Spain If Russia Fail To Win 2018 FIFA World Cup

Villarreal and Russia midfielder Denis Cheryshev said on Tuesday that he hopes his country will lift the World Cup on July 15, but if that is not possible, he will be backing Spain. 6 Jun 2018
Russia have lessons to learn after Turkey draw - Cherchesov

Russia have lessons to learn after Turkey draw - Cherchesov

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said the team had some lessons to learn after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Turkey in their final warm-up game before the start of the 2018 World Cup. 6 Jun 2018

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