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Shojaei: Iran players are feeling the stress

Shojaei: Iran players are feeling the stress

Iran captain Masoud Shojaei said on Thursday that even Iran's experienced players were feeling the stress of playing at the FIFA World Cup but would enjoy the tournament in Russia nonetheless. 15 Jun 2018
About 60,000 Fans to Attend Morocco v Iran

About 60,000 Fans to Attend Morocco v Iran

City authorities expect up to 60,000 spectators to attend the match between Iran and Morocco at the St. Petersburg Stadium on Friday, the city's Deputy Governor Igor Albin said Thursday. 14 Jun 2018
Russian ref selected for Morocco v Iran

Russian ref selected for Morocco v Iran

Russian referee Sergei Karasev was appointed to officiate the group stage match between Morocco and Iran, FIFA said on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
Spain appoints three new coaching staff members

Spain appoints three new coaching staff members

Julian Calero, Juan Carlos Martinez Castrejon and 2010 World Cup Winner Carlos Marchena will help Fernando Hierro throughout the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the Spanish team announced on its website on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
Turkish Referee Cakir to Officiate Morocco-Iran Match

Turkish Referee Cakir to Officiate Morocco-Iran Match

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - A team of Turkish referees led by Cuneyt Cakir will officiate the 2018 FIFA World Cup match between Iran and Morocco, the Iranian team said via their official Twitter account on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
Hierro: Change of coach is no excuse

Hierro: Change of coach is no excuse

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said that changing coach a day before the World Cup would not be an excuse if Spain fail at the tournament. 13 Jun 2018
Gallery: Every stadium at the 2018 World Cup

Gallery: Every stadium at the 2018 World Cup

Take a look at all the grounds which will be hosting games in Russia. Pictures by Getty Images. 12 Jun 2018
Julen Lopetegui to take charge of Real Madrid

Julen Lopetegui to take charge of Real Madrid

Spain head coach Julen Lopetegui will take charge of Spanish giants Real Madrid after the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the club announced on their official website Tuesday. 12 Jun 2018
Pique leaves training after knee blow

Pique leaves training after knee blow

Spain defender Gerard Pique left the pitch shortly before the end of the team's training session at their base camp in the southern Russian city of Krasnodar on Monday after suffering a blow to his left knee, Spanish media reported. 11 Jun 2018
Spain Defender Carvajal Misses Monday's Training Session in Krasnodar - Reports

Spain Defender Carvajal Misses Monday's Training Session in Krasnodar - Reports

Real Madrid and Spain defender Dani Carvajal missed the team's training session at their FIFA World Cup base camp in the southern Russian city of Krasnodar, the France-Presse news agency reported Monday. 11 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
Iran Beat Lithuania 1-0 in Final World Cup Warm-Up Match

Iran Beat Lithuania 1-0 in Final World Cup Warm-Up Match

Iran beat Lithuania 1-0 in their final warm-up encounter before the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Friday. 9 Jun 2018
Portugal defeat Algeria 3-0 in pre-World Cup friendly

Portugal defeat Algeria 3-0 in pre-World Cup friendly

Portugal defeated Algeria 3-0 at home in a warm-up match ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 8 Jun 2018
Hundreds of Football Fans Greet Spain World Cup Squad in Krasnodar

Hundreds of Football Fans Greet Spain World Cup Squad in Krasnodar

Fans in Krasnodar flocked to greet Spain's football team who arrived in the southern Russian city on Thursday. The Spanish team were greeted with Spanish and Russian flags and a giant mural, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Thursday. 8 Jun 2018
Spain Arrive in Krasnodar for 2018 FIFA World Cup

Spain Arrive in Krasnodar for 2018 FIFA World Cup

The Spanish national football team said on Thursday that they have arrived in the southern Russian city of Krasnodar, where they will be based during the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 8 Jun 2018
Spain World Cup squad presents football shirt to King Felipe VI

Spain World Cup squad presents football shirt to King Felipe VI

Players from the Spanish national football team visited King Felipe VI and presented him with a national team football shirt, a ball, and a captain's armband, before heading to Russia for the FIFA World Cup on Thursday. 8 Jun 2018