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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
Russia Can Finish as Group Runners-Up, says Ex-Russia Striker Bulykin

Russia Can Finish as Group Runners-Up, says Ex-Russia Striker Bulykin

Former Russia striker Dmitri Bulykin told Sputnik on Friday he believed Russia could qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup, though they were likely to finish behind group favorites Uruguay. 9 Jun 2018
Russian Permanent Mission to Open Fan Zone at UN Office in Geneva

Russian Permanent Mission to Open Fan Zone at UN Office in Geneva

The Russian Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) Office in Geneva will open a 2018 FIFA World Cup fan zone at the UN headquarters at the Palace of Nations, the head of the mission, Gennady Gatilov, said on Friday. 8 Jun 2018
Lebanese premier to attend opening ceremony

Lebanese premier to attend opening ceremony

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri plans to attend the opening of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 8 Jun 2018
Russia star Kudryashov 'only watched hockey' after club season

Russia star Kudryashov 'only watched hockey' after club season

Rubin Kazan and Russia defender Fedor Kudryashov stopped following all football events after the end of the Russian Premier League season and only watched National Hockey League (NHL) games. 8 Jun 2018
Star striker Smolov: We can't wait - but I'll be nervous!

Star striker Smolov: We can't wait - but I'll be nervous!

The Russian national team can't for the World Cup to get underway, according to striker Fedor Smolov. 8 Jun 2018
Russia striker Smolov: "I played well" in World Cup warm-ups

Russia striker Smolov: "I played well" in World Cup warm-ups

Russia forward Fedor Smolov said on Friday that he had "played well" in the team's recent friendlies against Turkey and Austria ahead of the World Cup. 8 Jun 2018
Zhirkov resumes training with Russia squad after injury knock

Zhirkov resumes training with Russia squad after injury knock

Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov resumed training with the rest of the squad after training separately in the gym on Thursday, a Sputnik correspondent reported Friday. 8 Jun 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

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