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Akinfeev says fans inspired the team against Spain

Akinfeev says fans inspired the team against Spain

Russia goalkeeper and captain Igor Akinfeev said on Monday that the support of their fans had inspired the national team to victory over Spain in the World Cup round of 16. 3 Jul 2018
Moscow's merry mayor says Russia can thank the 'lucky' Luzhniki

Moscow's merry mayor says Russia can thank the 'lucky' Luzhniki

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said on Monday that the city's Luzhniki Stadium was a "lucky arena" for the Russian national football team following their win over Spain in the World Cup round of 16. 2 Jul 2018
LOC Chairman says Russia are heroes after beating Spain

LOC Chairman says Russia are heroes after beating Spain

The Chairman of the 2018 World Cup Local Organizing Committee Arkady Dvorkovich said on Sunday that Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev did an excellent job, and the whole team were "heroes," after Russia beat Spain on penalties in the World Cup Round of 16 match at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday and advanced to the quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Cherchesov told team to persevere

Cherchesov told team to persevere

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov told his charges to "persevere" as the team beat 2010 World Cup winners Spain to reach the quarter-finals of this summer's tournament, Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov said Sunday. 2 Jul 2018
Akinfeev and Ignashevich are team leaders

Akinfeev and Ignashevich are team leaders

The Russian Football Union First Vice-President Nikita Simonyan said on Sunday that Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev and defender Sergei Ignashevich were Russia’s leaders on the pitch, but all the players deserved victory in Russia’s match against Spain in the World Cup Round of 16 game at Moscow’s Luzhniki stadium on Sunday. 2 Jul 2018
Russia’s win over Spain was heroic

Russia’s win over Spain was heroic

The Russian national team performed a heroic act in defeating Spain in the round of 16 game on Sunday, Vice President of the Russian Football Union Sergey Anokhin told Sputnik. 2 Jul 2018
Akinfeev played brilliantly says Gershkovich

Akinfeev played brilliantly says Gershkovich

Former Coach Mikhail Gershkovich told Sputnik on Sunday that Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev played “brilliantly,” especially during the penalty shootout, when Russia beat Spain in the Round of 16 match at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday. 2 Jul 2018
Akinfeev named man of the match after Russia beat Spain

Akinfeev named man of the match after Russia beat Spain

Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev was named the man of the match after Russia beat Spain 4-3 on penalties in their round of 16 match. 2 Jul 2018
Akinfeev says he does not feel like team's best player

Akinfeev says he does not feel like team's best player

Russia goalkeeper and captain Igor Akinfeev said on Sunday that he did not feel that he was the best player following his side's World Cup round of 16 match against Spain despite being named the man of the match. 2 Jul 2018
Uruguay v Russia player ratings

Uruguay v Russia player ratings

Uruguay’s 3-0 win over Russia did little to change the standings of Group A, but it has set up some tantalizing affairs in the round of 16 26 Jun 2018
Zhirkov trains individually after 3-1 win over Egypt

Zhirkov trains individually after 3-1 win over Egypt

Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov trained individually on Wednesday after Russia's 3-1 defeat of Egypt in their second World Cup match on Tuesday. 21 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
Goalkeeper Akinfeev, Forward Smolov Named in Russia's Starting Lineup For Turkey Friendly

Goalkeeper Akinfeev, Forward Smolov Named in Russia's Starting Lineup For Turkey Friendly

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - CSKA Moscow goalkeeper and Russia captain Igor Akinfeev and FC Krasnodar striker Fedor Smolov have been named in Russia's starting lineup for their pre-World Cup friendly match against Turkey, the team said via Twitter Tuesday. 6 Jun 2018
Russia used to pressure from fans - Akinfeev

Russia used to pressure from fans - Akinfeev

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - The Russian national football team players are used to the pressure put on them by their supporters, Russia captain and goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev said on Monday. 4 Jun 2018
Russia's Performance Against Austria ‘Alarming’

Russia's Performance Against Austria ‘Alarming’

MOSCOW, June 2 (Sputnik) - Former Soviet Union forward Sergey Andreyev told Sputnik on Saturday that Russia’s performance during a recent friendly with Austria ahead of the FIFA World Cup was "alarming." 3 Jun 2018
Russia Needs Experienced Players for FIFA World Cup - Goalkeeping Coach

Russia Needs Experienced Players for FIFA World Cup - Goalkeeping Coach

MOSCOW, June 1 (Sputnik) - Russia needs seasoned footballers to play at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, the team's goalkeeping coach Gintaras Stauce told Sputnik on Friday. 1 Jun 2018

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