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Barcelona, Brazil Midfielder Paulinho ‘Saddened’ by Events in Spanish Team

Barcelona, Brazil Midfielder Paulinho ‘Saddened’ by Events in Spanish Team

SOCHI, June 13 (Sputnik) - Barcelona and Brazil midfielder Paulinho said on Wednesday that he was "saddened" by the latest developments in the Spanish national team. 14 Jun 2018
England Midfielder Henderson Says Sacking of Spain’s Lopetegui 'Massive Shock'

England Midfielder Henderson Says Sacking of Spain’s Lopetegui 'Massive Shock'

ST. PETERSBURG, June 13 (Sputnik) - England midfielder Jordan Henderson said on Wednesday that he was shocked by the sacking of Julen Lopetegui as Spain head coach just a day before the FIFA World Cup gets underway in Russia. 14 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
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
Spanish Football Federation to Receive Compensation After Head Coach Lopetegui Joins Real

Spanish Football Federation to Receive Compensation After Head Coach Lopetegui Joins Real

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - The Royal Spanish Football Federation confirmed on Tuesday that head coach Julen Lopetegui would leave his post with the national team after the FIFA World Cup and that the federation would be compensated for the early termination of his contract. 13 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
Egypt Staff Not to Pressure Forward Salah Over Recovery Period - Executive Director

Egypt Staff Not to Pressure Forward Salah Over Recovery Period - Executive Director

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - Egypt's coaching and medical staff will not pressure forward Mohamed Salah over the time he takes to recover from his shoulder problem, squad's executive director Eihab Leheita said on Monday. 12 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
Salah optimistic of performing on Egypt's opening night

Salah optimistic of performing on Egypt's opening night

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is hopeful of being fit in time to play in Egypt's opening game of the World Cup against Uruguay. 9 Jun 2018
Arbeloa: How Real Madrid can grow the game in Melbourne

Arbeloa: How Real Madrid can grow the game in Melbourne

Two-time European Champions League winner Alvaro Arbeloa believes Real Madrid’s World of Football Experience in Melbourne can help grow the game in Australia. 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
Egypt Head Coach Hopes Star Striker Salah Recovers by First Match of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Egypt Head Coach Hopes Star Striker Salah Recovers by First Match of 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - Egypt head coach Hector Cuper said Wednesday that he hoped injured forward Mohamed Salah would recover in time for the team's first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 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
Egypt Forward Salah to Recover Within 3 Weeks - Egyptian Football Association

Egypt Forward Salah to Recover Within 3 Weeks - Egyptian Football Association

MOSCOW, May 30 (Sputnik) - Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, who damaged his shoulder in the Champions League Final in Kiev on Saturday, will recover within three weeks and will be fit to play at next month’s FIFA World Cup in Russia, the Egyptian Football Association said in a statement on Wednesday. 31 May 2018
Russia Coach Hopes Salah’s Injury Not Serious

Russia Coach Hopes Salah’s Injury Not Serious

MOSCOW, May 29 (Sputnik) - Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Tuesday that he hoped that the injury of Egypt striker Mohamed Salah, who was named in his country's preliminary squad for this summer's FIFA World Cup, was not serious. 29 May 2018
Russia Midfielder Samedov Says Egypt Star Salah's Injury in Champions League 'Game Moment'

Russia Midfielder Samedov Says Egypt Star Salah's Injury in Champions League 'Game Moment'

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL (Austria), May 29 (Sputnik) - Spartak Moscow and Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov told Sputnik Tuesday that Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos's tackle of Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah, that left the Egypt star injured, in Saturday's Champions League final was nothing more than a "game moment." 29 May 2018