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'We're not thinking about the golden boot' says Semyonov

'We're not thinking about the golden boot' says Semyonov

Russia defender Andrey Semyonov said on Thursday that no one in his team was paying attention to the World Cup top scorers' race between his fellow countryman Denis Cheryshev and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo. 21 Jun 2018
Russian official speaks out on Saudi Arabia plane incident

Russian official speaks out on Saudi Arabia plane incident

CEO of the Russia 2018 Local Organising Committee Alexey Sorokin said on Thursday that the reaction to the incident with the airplane, which transported the Saudi Arabian team to their 2018 FIFA World Cup match, was "hasty." 21 Jun 2018
Defender Kudryashov says Russia's results are no surprise

Defender Kudryashov says Russia's results are no surprise

Russia's victories in their first two matches of the FIFA World Cup are not surprising as the players are just doing what the coaching staff asks them to do, Russia defender Fedor Kudryashov said on Thursday. 21 Jun 2018
Russian spaceman sends Russia 'cosmic energy'

Russian spaceman sends Russia 'cosmic energy'

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev recorded a video on Thursday from the International Space Station (ISS), in which he wished the Russian national team "cosmic energy." 21 Jun 2018
Ice Hockey star Ovechkin: 'I'm worried about Russia!'

Ice Hockey star Ovechkin: 'I'm worried about Russia!'

The NHL's Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin says he's "worrying" about Russia's performance at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
Spain legend Casillas is backing Russia

Spain legend Casillas is backing Russia

Former Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas says he wants Russia to reach at least the quarter-finals at the World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
Zhirkov and Dzagoev train individually ahead of Uruguay match

Zhirkov and Dzagoev train individually ahead of Uruguay match

Russia midfielders Yuri Zhirkov and Alan Dzagoev trained individually in the gym on Thursday as the national team continued their preparations for their last Group A game against Uruguay at the FIFA World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
Russia's progress 'well-deserved'

Russia's progress 'well-deserved'

Russia's advancement to the World Cup last-16 is the victory the country deserves, the country's Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Thursday. 21 Jun 2018
Australian fans have run beer taps dry in Kazan

Australian fans have run beer taps dry in Kazan

Australia may have lost 2-1 to France in their opening World Cup match on Saturday afternoon, but that didn't stop 15,000 of their fans taking over Kazan's city centre that night. 21 Jun 2018
Blatter: Russia's start is a 'success' for all the World Cup

Blatter: Russia's start is a 'success' for all the World Cup

Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter said Wednesday that Russia's two wins in a row in their group-stage matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup were the best start to the tournament he had ever seen and that it was a "success" for the entire event. 20 Jun 2018
Golovin: We've got to keep moving forward

Golovin: We've got to keep moving forward

The Russia players should not overestimate the team's victory in their second FIFA World Cup match against Egypt and prepare as planned for their next games, warns their midfield star Aleksandr Golovin. 20 Jun 2018
Putin cool with the prospect of Portugal

Putin cool with the prospect of Portugal

Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Portuguese counterpart Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on Wednesday that a possible encounter between Russia and Portugal at the FIFA World Cup would not affect the relations between the two countries. 20 Jun 2018
Nikolay Valuev most his voice cheering on the Russians

Nikolay Valuev most his voice cheering on the Russians

Former heavyweight boxing champion Nikolay Valuev says he lost his voice cheering for Russia during their win over Egypt - but doesn't regret it. 20 Jun 2018
Shuttle buses carried 30,000 fans after Russia's win over Egypt

Shuttle buses carried 30,000 fans after Russia's win over Egypt

A total of 30,000 fans used shuttle buses after the 2018 FIFA World Cup match between Russia and Egypt in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, the city's public transport service said Wednesday. 20 Jun 2018
Putin thanks World Cup participants

Putin thanks World Cup participants

Russian president Vladimir Putin is happy with the way things are going in the World Cup - and not just because his country are on the brink of making the knockout stage. 20 Jun 2018
Millions of Muscovites watch Russia win on TV

Millions of Muscovites watch Russia win on TV

Around 2.5 million Muscovites watched the 2018 FIFA World Cup match between Russia and Egypt, which was broadcast live on the Russia-1 TV channel. 20 Jun 2018

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