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Manchester United's Mourinho Predicts Ronaldo to Play Against Messi in World Cup Final

Manchester United's Mourinho Predicts Ronaldo to Play Against Messi in World Cup Final

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho in an exclusive interview with RT on Wednesday predicted a clash between Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel Messi in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia. 13 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
Low Shocked by Lopetegui Sacking

Low Shocked by Lopetegui Sacking

Germany head coach Joachim Low said on Wednesday that he was "shocked" by the decision to fire Julen Lopetegui as Spain head coach just a day before the start of the FIFA World Cup. 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
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 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
Ronaldo Says European Champions Portugal Not Among FIFA World Cup Favorites

Ronaldo Says European Champions Portugal Not Among FIFA World Cup Favorites

MOSCOW, June 7 (Sputnik) - Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo says Portugal are not the favorites to win the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup and has called on his teammates to “be realistic," media reported Thursday. 7 Jun 2018
Iran Head Coach Predicts ‘Impressive’ 2018 World Cup

Iran Head Coach Predicts ‘Impressive’ 2018 World Cup

Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz says the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia is going to be an impressive sporting event. 7 Jun 2018
Five danger men from Group B

Five danger men from Group B

With a star-studded Spain, a prosperous Portugal, one of Asia's best sides, Iran, and a menacing Morocco, Group B will ignite the World Cup. Here are five players that you should keep a closer eye on. 6 Jun 2018
Iran First Team to Arrive in Russia for 2018 FIFA World Cup

Iran First Team to Arrive in Russia for 2018 FIFA World Cup

The Iranian national football team landed in Moscow on Tuesday and became the first World Cup-bound team to arrive for this summer's FIFA World Cup. 6 Jun 2018
Ramos: Too much attention on 'the Salah thing'

Ramos: Too much attention on 'the Salah thing'

Real Madrid and Spain defender Sergio Ramos said Tuesday that too much attention was being paid to Egypt striker Mohamed Salah's injury which he suffered during the Champions League final, and the part Ramos played in it. 6 Jun 2018