national football team

Belgian royal family to attend semi-final showdown

Belgian royal family to attend semi-final showdown

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium and the country's Foreign Minister Didier Reynders will come to St. Petersburg to support their national football team during their World Cup semi-final against France. 9 Jul 2018
Prime Minister lauds Russian team's effort

Prime Minister lauds Russian team's effort

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that the national team's win over Spain in the round of 16 of the World Cup was a result of the players' "concerted effort." 2 Jul 2018
Swedish enterprise minister to attend his nation's game against Switzerland

Swedish enterprise minister to attend his nation's game against Switzerland

Swedish Minister for Enterprise and Innovation Mikael Damberg will arrive in St. Petersburg to support his national team during their FIFA World Cup round of 16 match against Switzerland. 2 Jul 2018
Germany legend Matthaus says Russians should be delighted with their team

Germany legend Matthaus says Russians should be delighted with their team

Germany's former FIFA World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus says Russians should be happy with their national football team after their great run of form at the FIFA World Cup. 28 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
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
Putin Says Expects Russian National Team to Succeed at FIFA World Cup

Putin Says Expects Russian National Team to Succeed at FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 7 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he expected the Russian national team to succeed and show its best qualities during the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia. 7 Jun 2018
Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez Meets Country's National Team Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez Meets Country's National Team Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez met with the country’s national football team on Tuesday and wished them luck at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia. 6 Jun 2018
Russia footballers need 'confidence boost'

Russia footballers need 'confidence boost'

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Russian Football Union executive committee member Vitaly Mutko said on Monday that the country's national football team could use "a confidence boost" ahead of the FIFA World Cup. 4 Jun 2018
Putin Unlikely to Attend Russian National Football Team's Training Session - Kremlin

Putin Unlikely to Attend Russian National Football Team's Training Session - Kremlin

MOSCOW, May 30 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to visit the country's national football team at their training camp and has not received any official invitations to come, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. 30 May 2018