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Saudi Arabian Crown Prince to attend 2018 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince to attend 2018 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony

The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed Bin Salman will attend the opening match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 6 Jun 2018
Russia held to 1-1 draw by Turkey in WC warm-up

Russia held to 1-1 draw by Turkey in WC warm-up

World Cup hosts Russia were held to a 1-1 draw by Turkey in their final pre-World Cup friendly at the VEB Arena in Moscow 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
Uruguay Head Coach Tabarez Says Team Has No Particular World Cup Goals

Uruguay Head Coach Tabarez Says Team Has No Particular World Cup Goals

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said that his side had no particular expectations to reach a certain goal at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia. 5 Jun 2018
Uruguay Captain Godin Says Egypt Match to Be Key Game for Team at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Uruguay Captain Godin Says Egypt Match to Be Key Game for Team at 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - Uruguay's first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where they will face Egypt, will be the key game for the South American team, Atletico Madrid defender and Uruguay captain Diego Godin said. 5 Jun 2018
Uruguay Captain Godin Says Russia to Play at High Level During FIFA World Cup

Uruguay Captain Godin Says Russia to Play at High Level During FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - Atletico Madrid defender and Uruguay captain Diego Godin believes that FIFA World Cup hosts Russia will play well at the upcoming "home" tournament, the Spanish media reported. 5 Jun 2018
Five danger men from Group A

Five danger men from Group A

The World Cup is the stage for each country's biggest players to shine and Group A is no different, with some truly world class talent in and around the sidelines waiting to strut their stuff. 5 Jun 2018
Injured Salah Named in Egypt’s Final Squad

Injured Salah Named in Egypt’s Final Squad

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, who damaged his shoulder in the Champions League final on May 26, was named in Egypt's final FIFA World Cup squad, announced by the Egyptian Football Association’s (EFA) on Monday. 4 Jun 2018
Russia to look ‘fresher’ against Turkey

Russia to look ‘fresher’ against Turkey

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Monday that his team would look “fresher” in Tuesday's friendly match against Turkey than they did during Wednesday's 1-0 defeat by Austria. 4 Jun 2018
Russia Coach is 'sure' to keep job after World Cup

Russia Coach is 'sure' to keep job after World Cup

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Monday that he was sure he would remain in charge of the national team after the 2018 FIFA World Cup, set to be held in Russia this summer. 4 Jun 2018
Dropped players Russia’s 'future' - Deputy PM

Dropped players Russia’s 'future' - Deputy PM

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Russian Football Union executive committee member Vitaly Mutko said on Monday that all the players who had been named in the country's extended FIFA World Cup squad but did not make the cut for the final 23-man lineup were “the future” of the national team. 4 Jun 2018
Russian defender dropped due to injury - Head Coach

Russian defender dropped due to injury - Head Coach

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Dynamo Moscow defender Konstantin Rausch has been left out of Russia's final FIFA World Cup squad due to back muscular problems, the team's head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Monday. 4 Jun 2018
Russia used to pressure from fans - Akinfeev

Russia used to pressure from fans - Akinfeev

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - The Russian national football team players are used to the pressure put on them by their supporters, Russia captain and goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev said on Monday. 4 Jun 2018
Naturalisation ‘not Russia’s way' to build national team

Naturalisation ‘not Russia’s way' to build national team

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Russian Football Union executive committee member Vitaly Mutko said on Monday that naturalization of foreign players was "not Russia’s way" of building the national team. 4 Jun 2018
Russia footballers need 'confidence boost'

Russia footballers need 'confidence boost'

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Russian Football Union executive committee member Vitaly Mutko said on Monday that the country's national football team could use "a confidence boost" ahead of the FIFA World Cup. 4 Jun 2018
Egypt match to be ‘key'

Egypt match to be ‘key'

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Lokomotiv Moscow and former Russia head coach Yuri Semin said on Monday that the match against Egypt would be Russia’s “key” group-stage game at this summer’s FIFA World Cup. 4 Jun 2018

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