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Putin set to snub Russia again

Putin set to snub Russia again

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the World Cup match between the national football teams of Russia and Uruguay due to a 'tight schedule'. 25 Jun 2018
Iceland ambassador congratulates Russia for fantastic tournament

Iceland ambassador congratulates Russia for fantastic tournament

Iceland's Ambassador to Russia, Berglind Asgeirsdottir, says Russia have organised a "fantastic" World Cup. 25 Jun 2018
20 flights deliver fans for Egypt v Saudi Arabia

20 flights deliver fans for Egypt v Saudi Arabia

A total of 20 flights will deliver football fans to the southern Russian city of Volgograd for the World Cup match between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, according to the city's airport. 25 Jun 2018
Over 4,000 fans to arrive in Samara for Russia's Uruguay clash by free trains - Organisers

Over 4,000 fans to arrive in Samara for Russia's Uruguay clash by free trains - Organisers

MOSCOW, June 25 (Sputnik) - Free trains will carry more than 4,000 fans to Samara for the FIFA World Cup match between Russia and Uruguay, Director General of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Transport Directorate Kirill Polyakov told Sputnik on Monday. 25 Jun 2018
Argentina Ambassador: Violent fans have left Russia

Argentina Ambassador: Violent fans have left Russia

Several Argentina fans who were caught on camera bashing a Croatian supporter, have already left Russia, the Argentina ambassador Ricardo Lagorio said on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
Spain Head Coach Hierro Says Team Not Thinking About Possible Round of 16 Opponent

Spain Head Coach Hierro Says Team Not Thinking About Possible Round of 16 Opponent

KALININGRAD, June 24 (Sputnik) - Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said on Sunday he was not thinking about who his side would possibly face in the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup. 25 Jun 2018
Home fans march in Samara ahead of Russia-Uruguay match

Home fans march in Samara ahead of Russia-Uruguay match

Russia fans have marched in Samara on Sunday ahead of their team's final World Cup group-stage match against Uruguay. 25 Jun 2018
The nine World Cup coaches who were World Cup players

The nine World Cup coaches who were World Cup players

Great players don’t necessarily make great managers, they say, and of course they’re right. 24 Jun 2018
World Cup: Five things we learned from Group G

World Cup: Five things we learned from Group G

Group G has seen dodgy VAR decisions, plucky minnows, outstanding goals and high quality performances and we haven't even mentioned England being World Cup favourites yet. 22 Jun 2018
World Cup: Five things we learned from Group A

World Cup: Five things we learned from Group A

Group A has so far been a tale of surprising performances, utter embarrassments and Uruguayan resilience 22 Jun 2018
Good Start Does Not Guarantee Russia Success Later in World Cup – Deschamps

Good Start Does Not Guarantee Russia Success Later in World Cup – Deschamps

YEKATERINBURG, June 21 (Sputnik) - France Head Coach Didier Deschamps said Thursday that Russia's early success does not mean they will automatically advance deeper into the competition. 22 Jun 2018
Tunisia hails Russia's organization of World Cup

Tunisia hails Russia's organization of World Cup

Tunisian Ambassador to Russia Mohamed Ali Chihi commended on Thursday Russia's organization of Wold Cup, adding that neither the Tunisian team, nor the fans faced any problems during the event. 22 Jun 2018
Krstajic hopes Russia supports Serbia in World Cup

Krstajic hopes Russia supports Serbia in World Cup

Serbia head coach Mladen Krstajic says he hopes Russia’s fans and players will support his team in their upcoming World Cup match with Switzerland on Friday. 22 Jun 2018
Egypt players to pray in Akhmad Kadyrov mosque

Egypt players to pray in Akhmad Kadyrov mosque

The Egyptian national football team, who are based during the 2018 World Cup in the Russian city of Grozny, will take part in a collective prayer in the main mosque of Grozny, the Akhmad Kadyrov Mosque, on Friday, local authorities told Sputnik on Thursday. 22 Jun 2018
Urreta and Nandez back to full training ahead of Russia game

Urreta and Nandez back to full training ahead of Russia game

Uruguay midfielders Jonathan Urreta and Nahitan Nandez have returned to full training ahead of the upcoming match against Russia, the team said on their official Twitter account. 22 Jun 2018
World Cup to destroy myths, prejudices about Russia

World Cup to destroy myths, prejudices about Russia

Serbian Ambassador to Russia Slavenko Terzich told Sputnik on Thursday that the 2018 World Cup will help tear down existing stereotypes and prejudices about Russia portrayed by some media. 22 Jun 2018

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