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No trouble in Moscow after Russia's big win

No trouble in Moscow after Russia's big win

No incidents were reported in Moscow after local football fans celebrated Russia's victory over Egypt at the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, the city's Security Department Head Vladimir Chernikov has said. 20 Jun 2018
Cherchesov 'deserves credit' for Russia's form

Cherchesov 'deserves credit' for Russia's form

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov deserves credit for the team's top form at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Chairman of the Russian lower house's Sports Committee Mikhail Degtyarev has said. 20 Jun 2018
Putin pleased by Russia win

Putin pleased by Russia win

Russian President Vladimir Putin was unable to watch Russia's win over Egypt, but was glad to her the result. 20 Jun 2018
MMA fighter Monson backing Russia for quarter-finals

MMA fighter Monson backing Russia for quarter-finals

US-Russian mixed martial artist and former grappling and jiu-jitsu world champion Jeff Monson says Russia will "obviously" at least reach the quarter-finals of their home FIFA World Cup. 20 Jun 2018
Cuper to quit his Egypt post after the World Cup

Cuper to quit his Egypt post after the World Cup

Egypt's coaching staff, led by Argentinian coach Hector Cuper, is likely to step down after the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, according to reports. 20 Jun 2018
Over 80,000 pack into Moscow's fanzone for Russia's win over Egypt

Over 80,000 pack into Moscow's fanzone for Russia's win over Egypt

More than 80,000 football fans visited Moscow's FIFA Fan Fest during Tuesday's match between Russia and Egypt, the city's Security Department Head Vladimir Chernikov says. 20 Jun 2018
Dzyuba congratulates Russia on 'Historic' Egypt win

Dzyuba congratulates Russia on 'Historic' Egypt win

Russia striker Artem Dzyuba congratulated his entire nation on the national team's "historic" 3-1 victory over Egypt. 20 Jun 2018
Reaching the knockout stage was Russia's 'minimum target'

Reaching the knockout stage was Russia's 'minimum target'

Russia have achieved their minimum target by qualifying from Group A, according to former Soviet striker and Olympic head coach Valery Gazzaev. 20 Jun 2018
Russia face a tough time against Egypt, says ex-coach

Russia face a tough time against Egypt, says ex-coach

The game against Egypt will be very difficult for Russia because their opponents have nothing to lose, former Soviet and Russia head coach Anatoly Byshovets told Sputnik on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018
Egypt's Tourism Minister will be at the Russia game

Egypt's Tourism Minister will be at the Russia game

Egyptian Tourism Minister Rania Al-Mashat will attend the FIFA World Cup match between Russia and Egypt in St. Petersburg. 19 Jun 2018
Mourinho: Winner takes all when Russia face Egypt

Mourinho: Winner takes all when Russia face Egypt

Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho believes that the FIFA World Cup game between Russia and Egypt will go a long way in deciding which of the teams qualifies for the Round of 16. 19 Jun 2018
Sartorially-biased psychic cat forecasts victory for Russia over Egypt

Sartorially-biased psychic cat forecasts victory for Russia over Egypt

Achilles the Cat has predicted that Russia will beat Egypt in their second group stage match on Wednesday morning AEST. 19 Jun 2018
Russia midfielder smuggled away the match ball from the opening match

Russia midfielder smuggled away the match ball from the opening match

Russia midfielder Yuri Gazinsky, who scored the first goal of the 2018 World Cup, says he's kept the match ball as a souvenir. 18 Jun 2018
Cherchesov: Egypt always play the same

Cherchesov: Egypt always play the same

The Egyptian national football team play all their matches in a similar manner, according to Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchersov. 18 Jun 2018
Akinfeev: It's a mistake to single out Salah

Akinfeev: It's a mistake to single out Salah

Russia goalkeeper and captain Igor Akinfeev both say the team should not single out Egypt striker Mohamed Salah and forget about the rest of the Egyptian team ahead of their Group A match, which is set to be held in St. Petersburg on Tuesday. 18 Jun 2018
'We know how to deal with Salah'

'We know how to deal with Salah'

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov says he knows how to play against Egypt striker Mohamed Salah when the teams meet in their second group game. 18 Jun 2018

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