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Ignashevich: Hard work got me to this World Cup

Ignashevich: Hard work got me to this World Cup

CSKA Moscow and Russia defender Sergei Ignashevich said Sunday that he never dreamed of playing at the World Cup and only his dedication to training hard allowed him to achieve it 10 Jun 2018
Ramadan "not affecting Egypt’s preparations"

Ramadan "not affecting Egypt’s preparations"

Egypt's Ambassador to Russia Ihab Nasr said Sunday that Ramadan have no effect on the Egyptian squad’s physical condition, despite the fact that the players are fasting during daylight hours. 10 Jun 2018
Egypt Arrive in Russia

Egypt Arrive in Russia

The Egyptian national football team landed in the city of Grozny, the capital of the Russian Republic of Chechnya, on Sunday where the team will be based during the upcoming FIFA World Cup. 10 Jun 2018
Sports Minister attends Russia training

Sports Minister attends Russia training

Russian Sports Minister Pavel Kolobkov attended Russia's football national team training session on Sunday ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. 10 Jun 2018
Russia train at full strength

Russia train at full strength

The Russian national football team trains at full strength on Sunday with defender Yuri Zhirkov joining the main group after having left the team's Saturday pre-World Cup training session at Moscow's CSKA Arena early. 10 Jun 2018
Denmark Beat Mexico 2-0 in Pre-World Cup Friendly

Denmark Beat Mexico 2-0 in Pre-World Cup Friendly

Denmark beat Mexico 2-0 at home in a friendly match held ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 10 Jun 2018
Russia Players Earn Too Much - Ex-Coach

Russia Players Earn Too Much - Ex-Coach

The former head coach of Russian clubs Anzhi Makhachkala and Luch-Energiya Vladivostok, Aleksandr Grigoryan, told Sputnik on Saturday that he did not understand why the income of Russian football players was so high, despite the fact that it would be considered an achievement if the national team reach the knockout stage at the upcoming FIFA World Cup. 10 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabia Arrive in Russia

Saudi Arabia Arrive in Russia

Saudi Arabia’s football team have arrived in Russia ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, the team’s press service said 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

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