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Midfielder Banega Misses Argentina's Training Session Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Midfielder Banega Misses Argentina's Training Session Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Argentina midfielder Ever Banega missed his team's open training session at the their base camp in the town of Bronnitsy, outside Moscow, just a few days before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Russia, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Monday. 11 Jun 2018
Five danger men from Group D

Five danger men from Group D

Rising stars, a throw-in specialist and one of the game’s all-time greats. Group D is full of players worth keeping an eye out for. 10 Jun 2018
Gallery: Messi and Ronaldo arrive in Russia

Gallery: Messi and Ronaldo arrive in Russia

The two greatest players in the world have touched down in Russia ahead of the World Cup. Pictures by Getty Images. 10 Jun 2018
Iceland Arrive in Russia for World Cup

Iceland Arrive in Russia for World Cup

The Icelandic national football team, which has qualified for the World Cup for the first time in its history, has arrived in Russia ahead of the tournament, the team’s press service said on Saturday. 10 Jun 2018
Iceland fans can fly direct to Russia in time for the World Cup

Iceland fans can fly direct to Russia in time for the World Cup

S7 Airlines will begin operating direct scheduled flights from Moscow to the Icelandic capital Reykjavik ahead of the World Cup, the company said in a statement published on the official website. 9 Jun 2018
Extreme stats: The youngest team, warmest city... and longest national anthem

Extreme stats: The youngest team, warmest city... and longest national anthem

The players are picked, the cities are ready and the teams and fans are beginning to arrive in Russia for the greatest show on Earth. 9 Jun 2018
Iceland Held to 2-2 draw by Ghana

Iceland Held to 2-2 draw by Ghana

World Cup-bound Iceland were held to a 2-2 draw by Ghana in a friendly match at the Laugardalsvöllur stadium in Reykjavik on Thursday. 8 Jun 2018
Argentina legend Maradona to undergo knee surgery - Reports

Argentina legend Maradona to undergo knee surgery - Reports

Former Argentina striker Diego Maradona will undergo knee surgery in Colombia, local media reported on Wednesday. 7 Jun 2018
Nigeria Lose 1-0 to Czechia in Final WC Friendly

Nigeria Lose 1-0 to Czechia in Final WC Friendly

World Cup-bound Nigeria lost 1-0 to the Czech Republic in their final warm-up match ahead of this summer's tournament on Wednesday. 7 Jun 2018
Argentina's friendly against Israel cancelled

Argentina's friendly against Israel cancelled

A friendly ahead of this summer’s tournament between World Cup-bound Argentina and Israel was cancelled, the Argentine sports newspaper Ole reported on Tuesday. 6 Jun 2018
Iceland Names Final 23-Man Squad for 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia

Iceland Names Final 23-Man Squad for 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Iceland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson has named his final 23-man squad that will travel to Russia for the FIFA World Cup this summer, the Football Association of Iceland announced on its official Twitter account on Monday. 4 Jun 2018
Swedish, Icelandic Prime Ministers to boycott World Cup

Swedish, Icelandic Prime Ministers to boycott World Cup

STOCKHOLM, June 4 (Sputnik) - Swedish and Icelandic prime ministers will not attend the opening ceremony or the matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup set to be held in Russia this summer, Swedish media reported on Monday. 4 Jun 2018
Norway Beat Iceland 3-2 in Pre-World Cup Friendly

Norway Beat Iceland 3-2 in Pre-World Cup Friendly

MOSCOW, June 2 (Sputnik) - World Cup-bound Iceland suffered 3-2 defeat at the hands of Norway in a friendly match held in Reykjavik on Saturday. 3 Jun 2018
Iceland Defender Magnusson to Join CSKA Moscow - Reports

Iceland Defender Magnusson to Join CSKA Moscow - Reports

MOSCOW, June 2 (Sputnik) - Bristol City and Iceland defender Hordur Magnusson is on the verge of signing for CSKA Moscow, Bristol Post reported on Saturday. 2 Jun 2018
A bluffer's guide to Group D

A bluffer's guide to Group D

In the immediate aftermath of a World Cup draw, fans and journalists alike quickly scanned through the list of nations, looking to locate the infamous ‘group of death’. 30 May 2018
Next level goal celebrations!

Next level goal celebrations!

It's not just the national team in Iceland that can do amazing celebrations. While the breathtaking Viking Clap got fans excited at the Euros, FC Stjarnan have been putting together an awesome collection of goal celebrations of their own - check these out! 8 Aug 2016

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