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Russia's Kutepov and Zobnin undergo doping tests after Uruguay game

Russia's Kutepov and Zobnin undergo doping tests after Uruguay game

Russia defender Ilya Kutepov and midfielder Roman Zobnin underwent doping control tests after their final Group A match against Uruguay, the Russian Football Union’s press service said on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Suarez hails improving Uruguay as they beat Russia 3-0

Suarez hails improving Uruguay as they beat Russia 3-0

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez said on Monday that his team achieved the goal they were aiming for by putting in an improved performance, following their final World Cup group-stage match against Russia. 26 Jun 2018
Cherchesov says Smolnikov played to Rest Fernandes

Cherchesov says Smolnikov played to Rest Fernandes

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said Monday that he named defender Igor Smolnikov in the starting lineup in the match against Uruguay because his teammate Mario Fernandes needed some rest after Egypt encounter. 26 Jun 2018
Dzyuba says it's good timing for Russia's first loss

Dzyuba says it's good timing for Russia's first loss

Russia forward Artem Dzyuba said on Monday that 3-0 loss to Uruguay at the World Cup could have come at the right time. 26 Jun 2018
Cherchesov says level of team's previous opponents not high enough

Cherchesov says level of team's previous opponents not high enough

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Monday the level of his team's previous opponents was not high enough compared to Uruguay, who beat Russia 3-0 in their final Group A match on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
From Russia with love: How Tinder took over the World Cup

From Russia with love: How Tinder took over the World Cup

The Socceroos might have struggled to score on the field at the World Cup but it hasn’t been the same for Australians off the field in Russia, thanks to the mobile dating app Tinder. 26 Jun 2018
Uruguay v Russia player ratings

Uruguay v Russia player ratings

Uruguay’s 3-0 win over Russia did little to change the standings of Group A, but it has set up some tantalizing affairs in the round of 16 26 Jun 2018
Ambassadors of Latin American countries to visit Nizhny Novgorod region after World Cup

Ambassadors of Latin American countries to visit Nizhny Novgorod region after World Cup

A delegation of ambassadors from countries in Latin America will arrive in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod Region to take a closer look at the industrial potential of the region and to establish new business relations, Panamanian Ambassador to Russia Miguel Lecaro Barcenas said on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabia v Egypt player ratings

Saudi Arabia v Egypt player ratings

Saudi Arabia and Egypt have bid farewell to the World Cup finals but it was the Saudis who stole three points in the very last minute on a hot afternoon in Volgograd. 26 Jun 2018
Suarez named man of the match against Russia

Suarez named man of the match against Russia

Luis Suarez was named the man of the match as World Cup hosts Russia suffered their first defeat of the tournament after losing 3-0 to Uruguay, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Almost 42,000 Fans attend Russia v Uruguay

Almost 42,000 Fans attend Russia v Uruguay

A total of 41,970 fans attended the World Cup match between hosts Russia and Uruguay in Samara, FIFA said Monday on its official website. 26 Jun 2018
Abbas ready to meet Netanyahu in Moscow

Abbas ready to meet Netanyahu in Moscow

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas would be ready to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Moscow, as both officials have been invited to attend the final game of the football World Cup, Palestine’s Ambassador to Russia Abdel Hafiz Nofal told Sputnik on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Putin invites Netanyahu to attend World Cup final

Putin invites Netanyahu to attend World Cup final

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could visit Moscow after receiving an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the World Cup final, a source in the prime minister's office told Sputnik Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Russia suffer first World Cup defeat after losing 3-0 to Uruguay

Russia suffer first World Cup defeat after losing 3-0 to Uruguay

Russia finished second in Group A after suffering their first World Cup defeat at the hands of Uruguay 3-0 in Samara on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Dramatic victory over Sweden will unite Germany says Werner

Dramatic victory over Sweden will unite Germany says Werner

The "dramatic" 2-1 victory over Sweden has united Germany's World Cup squad in Russia, Germany forward Timo Werner said on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Last-gasp goal hands Saudi Arabia 2-1 win over Egypt

Last-gasp goal hands Saudi Arabia 2-1 win over Egypt

Salem Al-Dawsari’s last-gasp goal earned Saudi Arabia a 2-1 win against Egypt in Volgograd on Monday, as both teams exited the World Cup. 26 Jun 2018

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