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Russia backed to impress at the World Cup

Russia backed to impress at the World Cup

The Russian national football team will “perform well” at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, Amkar Perm captain Petar Zanev told Sputnik on Saturday. 10 Jun 2018
Juventus eye CSKA Moscow midfielder Golovin

Juventus eye CSKA Moscow midfielder Golovin

Italian side Juventus is preparing to start negotiations with CSKA Moscow about purchasing midfielder Aleksandr Golovin, who is also part of Russia’s 2018 FIFA World Cup squad, the Italian media reported on Saturday. 10 Jun 2018
Chechnya Awaits Egypt star Salah's Arrival

Chechnya Awaits Egypt star Salah's Arrival

The Chechen Republic in Russia is eagerly awaiting the arrival of Egypt’s national football team and its captain Mohamed Salah, the speaker of the republic’s parliament Magomed Daudov said on Saturday. 10 Jun 2018
Russia Midfielder Zhirkov Extends Contact With Zenit

Russia Midfielder Zhirkov Extends Contact With Zenit

Zenit St. Petersburg and Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov has signed a new one-year contract with Zenit, the club announced on Saturday. 10 Jun 2018
Striker Salah Tells Egyptian President His Injury “Healing Up” - President’s Office

Striker Salah Tells Egyptian President His Injury “Healing Up” - President’s Office

Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah told Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi that he was “healing up” ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the president’s office said on Saturday. 10 Jun 2018
Around 6,000 Spectators Attend Russia's Open Training Session

Around 6,000 Spectators Attend Russia's Open Training Session

Around 6,000 spectators came to see Russia's open training session for fans on Saturday, the Russian Football Union's (RFU) press service told Sputnik. 9 Jun 2018
Egyptian President Wishes National Team Success

Egyptian President Wishes National Team Success

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi  wished his country’s football team success at the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup, the president’s office said on Saturday. 9 Jun 2018
"Everything was positive" - Russia stars react to public training session

"Everything was positive" - Russia stars react to public training session

Russia striker Aleksei Miranchuk and midfielder Daler Kuzyayev said after Saturday's training session, which was open to fans, that such activities inspire positive emotions and bring players and supporters closer together. 9 Jun 2018
Salah optimistic of performing on Egypt's opening night

Salah optimistic of performing on Egypt's opening night

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is hopeful of being fit in time to play in Egypt's opening game of the World Cup against Uruguay. 9 Jun 2018
Russia star realistic about chances

Russia star realistic about chances

Zenit Saint Petersburg and Russia midfielder Daler Kuzyayev said Saturday that it will be hard for his side to reach the World Cup final. 9 Jun 2018
Kuzyayev: We Need to Create More Chances

Kuzyayev: We Need to Create More Chances

Russia midfielder Daler Kuzyayev reckons the squad need to start creating more chances in attack. 9 Jun 2018
Zhirkov Fit and 'Well' After Leaving Training Early

Zhirkov Fit and 'Well' After Leaving Training Early

Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov is fit and "well" despite having to leave Russia’s latest pre-World Cup training session on Saturday early. 9 Jun 2018
Russia Yet to Study opening night rivals Saudi Arabia

Russia Yet to Study opening night rivals Saudi Arabia

Russia forward Aleksei Miranchuk says he and his team have not yet studied rivals Saudi Arabia ahead of the tournament's opening game. 9 Jun 2018
Russia hold open training session

Russia hold open training session

The Russian national team held an open training session at the CSKA Arena in Moscow on Saturday ahead of next week's World Cup. 9 Jun 2018
Russia beat Germany 5-3 in fun fan friendly

Russia beat Germany 5-3 in fun fan friendly

Russian State Duma lawmakers beat Germany's Bundestag football club's team 5-3 in a friendly match on Friday ahead of next week's FIFA World Cup, the Russian lower house's press service said Saturday. 9 Jun 2018
Germany defeat Saudi Arabia 2-1 in final warm-up match

Germany defeat Saudi Arabia 2-1 in final warm-up match

Germany finished their World Cup preparations with a narrow but welcome win after they defeated Saudi Arabia 2-1 in a friendly in Leverkusen on Friday. 9 Jun 2018

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