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Putin cool with the prospect of Portugal

Putin cool with the prospect of Portugal

Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Portuguese counterpart Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on Wednesday that a possible encounter between Russia and Portugal at the FIFA World Cup would not affect the relations between the two countries. 20 Jun 2018
Additional navigation signs installed in Moscow fans' request

Additional navigation signs installed in Moscow fans' request

\Additional direction signs have been installed in the Moscow metro at the request of FIFA World Cup fans. 20 Jun 2018
Nikolay Valuev most his voice cheering on the Russians

Nikolay Valuev most his voice cheering on the Russians

Former heavyweight boxing champion Nikolay Valuev says he lost his voice cheering for Russia during their win over Egypt - but doesn't regret it. 20 Jun 2018
Shuttle buses carried 30,000 fans after Russia's win over Egypt

Shuttle buses carried 30,000 fans after Russia's win over Egypt

A total of 30,000 fans used shuttle buses after the 2018 FIFA World Cup match between Russia and Egypt in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, the city's public transport service said Wednesday. 20 Jun 2018
Senegal’s president thanks Russia for ‘wonderful’ World Cup

Senegal’s president thanks Russia for ‘wonderful’ World Cup

The people of Russia deserve gratitude and should be congratulated for their successful organisation of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, according to Senegal President Macky Sall. 20 Jun 2018
Putin thanks World Cup participants

Putin thanks World Cup participants

Russian president Vladimir Putin is happy with the way things are going in the World Cup - and not just because his country are on the brink of making the knockout stage. 20 Jun 2018
Millions of Muscovites watch Russia win on TV

Millions of Muscovites watch Russia win on TV

Around 2.5 million Muscovites watched the 2018 FIFA World Cup match between Russia and Egypt, which was broadcast live on the Russia-1 TV channel. 20 Jun 2018
No trouble in Moscow after Russia's big win

No trouble in Moscow after Russia's big win

No incidents were reported in Moscow after local football fans celebrated Russia's victory over Egypt at the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, the city's Security Department Head Vladimir Chernikov has said. 20 Jun 2018
Cherchesov 'deserves credit' for Russia's form

Cherchesov 'deserves credit' for Russia's form

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov deserves credit for the team's top form at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Chairman of the Russian lower house's Sports Committee Mikhail Degtyarev has said. 20 Jun 2018
Putin pleased by Russia win

Putin pleased by Russia win

Russian President Vladimir Putin was unable to watch Russia's win over Egypt, but was glad to her the result. 20 Jun 2018
MMA fighter Monson backing Russia for quarter-finals

MMA fighter Monson backing Russia for quarter-finals

US-Russian mixed martial artist and former grappling and jiu-jitsu world champion Jeff Monson says Russia will "obviously" at least reach the quarter-finals of their home FIFA World Cup. 20 Jun 2018
Over 80,000 pack into Moscow's fanzone for Russia's win over Egypt

Over 80,000 pack into Moscow's fanzone for Russia's win over Egypt

More than 80,000 football fans visited Moscow's FIFA Fan Fest during Tuesday's match between Russia and Egypt, the city's Security Department Head Vladimir Chernikov says. 20 Jun 2018
Dzyuba congratulates Russia on 'Historic' Egypt win

Dzyuba congratulates Russia on 'Historic' Egypt win

Russia striker Artem Dzyuba congratulated his entire nation on the national team's "historic" 3-1 victory over Egypt. 20 Jun 2018
Reaching the knockout stage was Russia's 'minimum target'

Reaching the knockout stage was Russia's 'minimum target'

Russia have achieved their minimum target by qualifying from Group A, according to former Soviet striker and Olympic head coach Valery Gazzaev. 20 Jun 2018
World Cup will 'change' Russian perceptions

World Cup will 'change' Russian perceptions

Football fans who have visited the 2018 World Cup in Russia will change their impression of the country and will bring home wonderful memories - according to one British newspaper. 20 Jun 2018
Russia back in Moscow after beating Egypt 3-1

Russia back in Moscow after beating Egypt 3-1

The Russia national football team has returned to their base camp just outside Moscow on Wednesday after winning their second World Cup match against Egypt in Saint Petersburg. 20 Jun 2018

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