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Uruguay match will be more difficult for Russia says Bulykin

Uruguay match will be more difficult for Russia says Bulykin

Former Russia striker Dmitri Bulykin said on Thursday that the game against Uruguay would be more difficult for Russia than their previous matches against Saudi Arabia and Egypt. 21 Jun 2018
'We're not thinking about the golden boot' says Semyonov

'We're not thinking about the golden boot' says Semyonov

Russia defender Andrey Semyonov said on Thursday that no one in his team was paying attention to the World Cup top scorers' race between his fellow countryman Denis Cheryshev and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo. 21 Jun 2018
UN Secretary-General applauds 'fantastic' World Cup

UN Secretary-General applauds 'fantastic' World Cup

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised Russia on Thursday for the excellent organisation of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
Defender Kudryashov says Russia's results are no surprise

Defender Kudryashov says Russia's results are no surprise

Russia's victories in their first two matches of the FIFA World Cup are not surprising as the players are just doing what the coaching staff asks them to do, Russia defender Fedor Kudryashov said on Thursday. 21 Jun 2018
Russian spaceman sends Russia 'cosmic energy'

Russian spaceman sends Russia 'cosmic energy'

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev recorded a video on Thursday from the International Space Station (ISS), in which he wished the Russian national team "cosmic energy." 21 Jun 2018
Ice Hockey star Ovechkin: 'I'm worried about Russia!'

Ice Hockey star Ovechkin: 'I'm worried about Russia!'

The NHL's Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin says he's "worrying" about Russia's performance at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
Spain legend Casillas is backing Russia

Spain legend Casillas is backing Russia

Former Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas says he wants Russia to reach at least the quarter-finals at the World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
Zhirkov and Dzagoev train individually ahead of Uruguay match

Zhirkov and Dzagoev train individually ahead of Uruguay match

Russia midfielders Yuri Zhirkov and Alan Dzagoev trained individually in the gym on Thursday as the national team continued their preparations for their last Group A game against Uruguay at the FIFA World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
Russia's progress 'well-deserved'

Russia's progress 'well-deserved'

Russia's advancement to the World Cup last-16 is the victory the country deserves, the country's Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Thursday. 21 Jun 2018
Russia make World Cup breakthrough - FC Anzhi Head Coach

Russia make World Cup breakthrough - FC Anzhi Head Coach

Russia have made a breakthrough at the FIFA World Cup, Anzhi Makhachkala head coach Magomed Adiyev said. 21 Jun 2018
Suarez not bothered who Uruguay face in round of 16

Suarez not bothered who Uruguay face in round of 16

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez said Wednesday that he was not bothered who his country meets in the round of 16, after the South American side booked their place in the knockout stages following a 1-0 win against Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Cavani hopes weather will be cooler against Russia

Cavani hopes weather will be cooler against Russia

Uruguay forward Edinson Cavani said Wednesday that he hoped the weather would be cooler during their upcoming game with Russia than it was in Rostov, where Uruguay played Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Round of 16 is not the limit for Russia

Round of 16 is not the limit for Russia

Russia should be looking to get to the quarter-finals or even further in the World Cup, the CEO of the Russia 2018 Local Organizing Committee Aleksey Sorokin said on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
No goalless draws in first 20 World Cup matches

No goalless draws in first 20 World Cup matches

No goalless draws have been registered in the first 20 matches of the World Cup for the first time since 1954. 21 Jun 2018
Russia are improving with every game says Bushmanov

Russia are improving with every game says Bushmanov

Russia are improving with every game, Evgeny Bushmanov, who is the head coach of Russia’s U-21 side, told Sputnik on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Tabarez says team were too relaxed against Saudi Arabia

Tabarez says team were too relaxed against Saudi Arabia

Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said on Wednesday that his team were "too relaxed" in their match against Saudi Arabia, who they beat 1-0 at Rostov Arena. 21 Jun 2018

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