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Peru leaving World Cup with heads held high says Gareca

Peru leaving World Cup with heads held high says Gareca

Head coach Ricardo Gareca said on Tuesday that Peru had big hopes at this year's World Cup, but are leaving Russia with their heads held high. 27 Jun 2018
Serbia feel at home at World Cup in Russia

Serbia feel at home at World Cup in Russia

Serbia head coach Mladen Krstajic said on Tuesday that for his team, playing the World Cup in Russia is like playing at home. 27 Jun 2018
Shatov says it would be no surprise if Russia reach World Cup semi-finals

Shatov says it would be no surprise if Russia reach World Cup semi-finals

Zenit St. Petersburg midfielder Oleg Shatov said on Tuesday that Russia can reach the semi-finals at the 2018 World Cup. 27 Jun 2018
Croatian ambassador to Russia Stanicic praises high security

Croatian ambassador to Russia Stanicic praises high security

Hosts Russia managed to provide a high level of security at this year's World Cup, Croatian Ambassador to Russia Tonci Stanicic said on Tuesday. 27 Jun 2018
Tae-yong hopes Russia emulate team's success at home World Cup

Tae-yong hopes Russia emulate team's success at home World Cup

South Korea head coach Shin Tae-yong said on Tuesday that he hoped Russia would emulate the Asian team's success at their home FIFA World Cup. 27 Jun 2018
Uruguay loss did not have positive impact says Kutepov

Uruguay loss did not have positive impact says Kutepov

Russia defender Ilya Kutepov said on Tuesday that a 3-0 defeat to Uruguay in their last group-stage game did not have a “positive impact” on the team as they prepare to face Spain in the round of 16 at the World Cup. 27 Jun 2018
Abbas to visit Moscow for World Cup Final

Abbas to visit Moscow for World Cup Final

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is expected to arrive in Russia on July 13 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the World Cup final and meet Putin, Palestinian Ambassador to Russia Abdel Hafiz Nofal told Sputnik on Tuesday. 27 Jun 2018
Russia players can deliver best match of Career against Spain

Russia players can deliver best match of Career against Spain

Russia's World Cup match against Spain can become the best game in each of the Russia players' careers, Vice President of the Russian Football Union (RFU) Sergey Anokhin told Sputnik on Tuesday. 27 Jun 2018
Spain should be careful when playing Russia says Asensio

Spain should be careful when playing Russia says Asensio

Spain midfielder Marco Asensio said on Tuesday that his team should be careful with Russia in their round of 16 match of the 2018 World Cup. 27 Jun 2018
Dzagoev trains with team as Yerokhin misses Tuesday's training

Dzagoev trains with team as Yerokhin misses Tuesday's training

Alan Dzagoev resumed training with the rest of the Russia squad while his fellow midfielder Aleksandr Yerokhin missed the training session due to a minor foot injury, the team said on Tuesday. 27 Jun 2018
St. Petersburg-Based woman becomes oldest World Cup volunteer

St. Petersburg-Based woman becomes oldest World Cup volunteer

A 83-year-old St. Petersburg-based woman has become the oldest volunteer working at the World Cup in Russia, St. Petersburg's volunteer training center head Georgi Borisov said Tuesday. 26 Jun 2018
Volgograd Arena to become Rotor's new home after World Cup

Volgograd Arena to become Rotor's new home after World Cup

The Volgograd Arena, built in Volgograd for the 2018 World Cup, will be used as the home ground by local side Rotor after the tournament. 26 Jun 2018
Fans' support will help Russia against Spain, says lawmaker

Fans' support will help Russia against Spain, says lawmaker

Fans' support will be Russia's "trump card" in their round of 16 match against Spain at the FIFA World Cup, according to Russian lawmaker Mikhail Degtyarev. 26 Jun 2018
Russia play at a high level, says Ramos

Russia play at a high level, says Ramos

Spain defender and captain Sergio Ramos said that Russia were playing "at a high level" at this summer's World Cup. 26 Jun 2018
Peruvian-Australian fan flew to Russia for one game

Peruvian-Australian fan flew to Russia for one game

Before he left for Russia, Australian-based football fan Jack Rospigliosi had one wish - to be with the 43,000 Peruvians who travelled to the 2018 World Cup. 26 Jun 2018
Isco: Spain’s last 16 clash against Russia will be 'very tough'

Isco: Spain’s last 16 clash against Russia will be 'very tough'

Spain midfielder Isco said the World Cup round of 16 match against Russia would be "very tough" for his side, as the hosts would enjoy incredible support from their fans. 26 Jun 2018

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