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Lewandowski starts for Poland against Senegal

Lewandowski starts for Poland against Senegal

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski was named in Poland's starting lineup as the 29-year-old is set to captain the national team in their first World Cup match against Senegal, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Polish PM will only come to the World Cup if Poland reach the final

Polish PM will only come to the World Cup if Poland reach the final

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Tuesday that he might go to Russia for the FIFA World Cup, if Poland reach the final. 19 Jun 2018
Maaloul says Belgium are Group G frontrunners

Maaloul says Belgium are Group G frontrunners

Belgium are the frontrunner to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup group G, and not England, Tunisia head coach Nabil Maaloul said on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Egypt poses no problems for Russia - Deputy PM

Egypt poses no problems for Russia - Deputy PM

Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Russian Football Union executive committee member Vitaly Mutko said on Sunday that the national team should not have any difficulties with Egypt in the upcoming Group A if the team plays at its level. 17 Jun 2018
'Positive Result' against Egypt ideal birthday gift - Dzagoev

'Positive Result' against Egypt ideal birthday gift - Dzagoev

Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev, who is celebrating his 28th birthday on Sunday, said that his teammates had not given him anything yet but a "positive result" in the upcoming match against Egypt would be a good present. 17 Jun 2018
Injured Dzagoev stays behind in Moscow

Injured Dzagoev stays behind in Moscow

CSKA Moscow and Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev will not travel to St. Petersburg ahead of Russia's FIFA World Cup match against Egypt, the national team said on Sunday. 17 Jun 2018
Saudis deny reports of player punishments for opening night horroshow

Saudis deny reports of player punishments for opening night horroshow

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has denied media reports which claimed that the national team's players will be facing certain "penalties" after a devastating 5-0 defeat by Russia in the World Cup opening match at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Thursday. 15 Jun 2018
Hierro replaces Lopetegui as Spain head coach

Hierro replaces Lopetegui as Spain head coach

Spain's sporting director Fernando Hierro has been appointed the national team's new head coach following the firing of Julen Lopetegui a day before the World Cup kick-off. 13 Jun 2018
Samedov: We need 'Positive Vibes'

Samedov: We need 'Positive Vibes'

Spartak Moscow and Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov said on Wednesday that the team needed "more positive vibes" ahead of the World Cup. 13 Jun 2018
Russia Head Coach aiming to change fans' attitude

Russia Head Coach aiming to change fans' attitude

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said Wednesday that the national team had a chance to earn praise and not criticism at the FIFA World Cup, which gets underway in Moscow on Thursday. 13 Jun 2018
Russia Coach Urges Fans Not to Worry

Russia Coach Urges Fans Not to Worry

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Wednesday that there was no need to worry about the national team as they were doing their job ahead of the World Cup. 13 Jun 2018
Colombia Arrives in Russia's Kazan for FIFA World Cup - Team Reporter

Colombia Arrives in Russia's Kazan for FIFA World Cup - Team Reporter

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - The Colombian national team arrived in the Russian city of Kazan for this summer's FIFA World Cup that will kick off on Thursday, official team reporter Alejandra Rueda said on Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
Injured Poland Defender Glik to Fly to Russia for 2018 FIFA World Cup - Reports

Injured Poland Defender Glik to Fly to Russia for 2018 FIFA World Cup - Reports

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - Monaco and Poland defender Kamil Glik, who injured his shoulder earlier in June, will travel with the national team to Russia for the FIFA World Cup, Polish FIFA correspondent Piotr Kozminski reported Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Zidane: I don't want the France job yet

Zidane: I don't want the France job yet

Zinedine Zidane's first priority is to "get some rest" before he thinks about becoming the head coach of the French national team. 12 Jun 2018
Australia Defender Risdon Says Postponed Honeymoon Because of FIFA World Cup

Australia Defender Risdon Says Postponed Honeymoon Because of FIFA World Cup

KAZAN, June 12 (Sputnik) - Australia defender Josh Risdon said on Tuesday that he had postponed his honeymoon because he was busy preparing for the FIFA World Cup, which will kick off in Moscow on Thursday. 12 Jun 2018
Russia Defender Granat Hopes Fans Have Good Opinion of Team Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Russia Defender Granat Hopes Fans Have Good Opinion of Team Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

NOVOGORSK, June 11 (Sputnik) - Russia defender Vladimir Granat said Monday that he hoped that fans viewed the national team favorably ahead of the 2018 World Cup. 11 Jun 2018