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'Dzyuba Determined, Ready to Help His Team' at World Cup - Ex-Russia Forward

'Dzyuba Determined, Ready to Help His Team' at World Cup - Ex-Russia Forward

ST. PETERSBURG, June 3 (Sputnik) - Former Russia forward Sergei Kiriakov told Sputnik on Sunday that Artem Dzyuba was named in Russia’s final FIFA World Cup squad because of his determination and readiness to help the team. 4 Jun 2018
Russia vow to “Look Fresher” in next Matches

Russia vow to “Look Fresher” in next Matches

NOVOGORSK, June 3 (Sputnik) - Spartak Moscow and Russia defender Ilya Kutepov said on Sunday the national team would “look fresher” in their upcoming matches, as their training sessions become less intense. 3 Jun 2018
Russia's Training at Home steps up after Austria loss

Russia's Training at Home steps up after Austria loss

NOVOGORSK, June 3 (Sputnik) - Russia's preparations for the World Cup at their base camp near Moscow are different from their recent training camp in Austria, Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov said on Sunday. 3 Jun 2018
Dzyuba, Kutepov, Gabulov Named in final Russia squad

Dzyuba, Kutepov, Gabulov Named in final Russia squad

MOSCOW, June 3 (Sputnik) - On loan Arsenal Tula forward Artem Dzyuba, Spartak Moscow defender Ilya Kutepov and Club Brugge goalkeeper Vladimir Gabulov have been included in Russia's 2018 FIFA World Cup squad, the Russian Football Union announced on its official website on Sunday. 3 Jun 2018
Russia's Performance Against Austria ‘Alarming’

Russia's Performance Against Austria ‘Alarming’

MOSCOW, June 2 (Sputnik) - Former Soviet Union forward Sergey Andreyev told Sputnik on Saturday that Russia’s performance during a recent friendly with Austria ahead of the FIFA World Cup was "alarming." 3 Jun 2018
Russia Lose 1-0 to Austria in World Cup warm-up

Russia Lose 1-0 to Austria in World Cup warm-up

INNSBRUCK, May 30 (Sputnik) - Russia lost 1-0 to Austria in the pre-World Cup penultimate friendly in Innsbruck on Wednesday. 31 May 2018
A bluffer's guide to Group A

A bluffer's guide to Group A

Group A kicks off the World Cup's festivities with three unique and challenging sides coming up against hosts Russia. 30 May 2018
No Pushovers in Russia's World Cup Group - Head Coach

No Pushovers in Russia's World Cup Group - Head Coach

INNSBRUCK, May 29 (Sputnik) - Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said Tuesday that he would not underestimate his team's opponents at the group stage of the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup. 29 May 2018
Russia Coach Hopes Salah’s Injury Not Serious

Russia Coach Hopes Salah’s Injury Not Serious

MOSCOW, May 29 (Sputnik) - Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Tuesday that he hoped that the injury of Egypt striker Mohamed Salah, who was named in his country's preliminary squad for this summer's FIFA World Cup, was not serious. 29 May 2018
Russia, Austria Have Different Aims - Head Coach

Russia, Austria Have Different Aims - Head Coach

INNSBRUCK, Austria, May 29 (Sputnik) - Russia and Austria have different objectives for their upcoming friendly match to be played in Innsbruck on Wednesday, as Russia are preparing for the 2018 FIFA World cup, the team's head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said Tuesday. 29 May 2018
Russia 'Ready' For Austria Friendly

Russia 'Ready' For Austria Friendly

INNSBRUCK, May 29 (Sputnik) - Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said Tuesday that his team was ready for Wednesday’s pre-World Cup friendly against Austria. 29 May 2018
Russia Favorites Against Saudi Arabia Even Without Kokorin - Italy Coach

Russia Favorites Against Saudi Arabia Even Without Kokorin - Italy Coach

ST. GALLEN, May 29 (Sputnik) - Zenit St. Petersburg forward Aleksander Kokorin's injury has weakened the Russian national football team, but they still will be the favorites to win their match against Saudi Arabia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Italy head coach Roberto Mancini, who terminated his contract with Zenit earlier in May, said Monday night. 29 May 2018
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
Midfielder Samedov Says Pleased With Russia's FIFA World Cup Training Camp in Austria

Midfielder Samedov Says Pleased With Russia's FIFA World Cup Training Camp in Austria

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL, May 29 (Sputnik) - Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov told Sputnik Tuesday that he was pleased with his progress at the national team's training camp in the Austrian town of Neustift ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 29 May 2018
France Beat Ireland 2-0 at home in pre-World Cup friendly

France Beat Ireland 2-0 at home in pre-World Cup friendly

World-Cup bound France cruised past Ireland 2-0 in a friendly match, which was held at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in the French northern city of Lille late on Monday. 29 May 2018
Egypt’s Salah to Undergo Treatment for Shoulder Injury in Spain

Egypt’s Salah to Undergo Treatment for Shoulder Injury in Spain

MOSCOW, May 28 (Sputnik) - Egypt Forward Mohamed Salah will undergo treatment for his shoulder injury, which he obtained during Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final in Kiev, at a medical center in Spain, the Egyptian Football Association said on Monday. 29 May 2018

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