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Figure-skating legend hails Russia's World Cup heroics

Figure-skating legend hails Russia's World Cup heroics

Two-time Olympic figure skating champion Evgeni Plushenko says Russia's quarter-final run at the FIFA World Cup gave their supporters a reason to celebrate and revived their faith in the team. 9 Jul 2018
Ukrainian star offers support to Russia striker Smolov

Ukrainian star offers support to Russia striker Smolov

Ukrainian forward Yevgen Seleznyov has offered words of support to Russia's Fedor Smolov after the host nation's elimination from the World Cup. 9 Jul 2018
Croatia v Russia player ratings

Croatia v Russia player ratings

A true showdown in Sochi saw the last quarter final decided by a penalty shootout. 8 Jul 2018
Belgium Do Not Need Extra Motivation Ahead of World Cup France Quarter-Final - Head Coach

Belgium Do Not Need Extra Motivation Ahead of World Cup France Quarter-Final - Head Coach

KAZAN, July 5 (Sputnik) - Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said on Thursday that his side did not need any extra motivation ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Brazil. 6 Jul 2018
Uruguay Striker Cavani Trains Individually Ahead of World Cup Quarter-Final Against France

Uruguay Striker Cavani Trains Individually Ahead of World Cup Quarter-Final Against France

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 5 (Sputnik) - Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani trained individually on Thursday ahead of his  team's match against France in the quarter-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 6 Jul 2018
Russian squad heads to Sochi for historic quarter-final

Russian squad heads to Sochi for historic quarter-final

The Russian national football team has departed for Sochi, where they will play Croatia in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. 5 Jul 2018
Kazan mayor tells bosses to trim working hours on quarter-final day

Kazan mayor tells bosses to trim working hours on quarter-final day

Kazan mayor Ilsur Metshin has advised employers in the city to shorten the working day on Friday, when the city hosts the World Cup quarter-final between Belgium and Brazil. 5 Jul 2018
Dzagoev hoping Russia switch up their tactics against Croatia

Dzagoev hoping Russia switch up their tactics against Croatia

Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev said on Thursday that he hoped the team's performance in their first-ever World Cup quarter-final would not disappoint their fans. 5 Jul 2018
Neymar mural to be painted in Kazan

Neymar mural to be painted in Kazan

A mural depicting Brazil star striker Neymar is being painted in the Russian city of Kazan, which will host Saturday's quarter-final clash between the five-time former World Cup winners and Belgium. 5 Jul 2018
Dzagoev: 'I'm ready'

Dzagoev: 'I'm ready'

Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev says he's "ready" to play against Croatia in the World Cup quarter-final in Sochi on Sunday. 5 Jul 2018
Alen Dzagoev thanks teammate Ignashevich for playing at the World Cup

Alen Dzagoev thanks teammate Ignashevich for playing at the World Cup

Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev said on Thursday that teammate Sergei Ignashevich deserved a "thank you" for playing at the World Cup at the age of 38. 5 Jul 2018
Extra train supplied to cart fans to Russia's quarter-final

Extra train supplied to cart fans to Russia's quarter-final

An additional train has been scheduled to transport football fans from Moscow to Sochi, which will host the World Cup quarter-final between Russia and Croatia. 5 Jul 2018
Dzagoev resumes training with Russia

Dzagoev resumes training with Russia

Alan Dzagoev trained with the rest of the Russia squad on Thursday, while his fellow midfielder Yuri Zhirkov continued training individually. 5 Jul 2018
Russia to reach FIFA World Cup semis - Kuranyi

Russia to reach FIFA World Cup semis - Kuranyi

Russia have shown they have the potential to beat Croatia and make it through to the semi-finals, former Dynamo Moscow and Germany striker Kevin Kuranyi said on Wednesday. 5 Jul 2018
FIFA lists Russia midfielder Zhirkov among quarter-finalists' 'Unsung Heroes'

FIFA lists Russia midfielder Zhirkov among quarter-finalists' 'Unsung Heroes'

FIFA has included Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov in a list of the World Cup quarter-finalists' "unsung heroes". 4 Jul 2018
We'll show our mettle, says Golovin

We'll show our mettle, says Golovin

Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin said on Wednesday that his team should "show their mettle" in their World Cup quarter-final against Croatia. 4 Jul 2018

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