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Cheryshev and Dzyuba start for Russia

Cheryshev and Dzyuba start for Russia

Midfielder Denis Cheryshev, who scored a double for Russia in their 5-0 drubbing of Saudi Arabia in the World Cup opener, and striker Artem Dzyuba will start for the national team in their match against Egypt, the team said Tuesday via their official Twitter account. 20 Jun 2018
Tabarez says Suarez is team's key player

Tabarez says Suarez is team's key player

Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said on Tuesday that striker Luis Suarez had been the "key player" in most of the matches he has played for his country. 20 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabia will be striving to defeat Uruguay says Muslera

Saudi Arabia will be striving to defeat Uruguay says Muslera

Saudi Arabia will be doing their best to win their upcoming World Cup match against Uruguay, the South American side’s goalkeeper Fernando Muslera said on Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Mostovoi says pain may hamper Salah

Mostovoi says pain may hamper Salah

Former Russia midfielder Aleksandr Mostovoi told Sputnik Tuesday that pain might hamper Egypt star striker Mohamed Salah during the upcoming World Cup match between Russia and Egypt. 20 Jun 2018
Russia should welcome the visit of Japanese princess says Chepa

Russia should welcome the visit of Japanese princess says Chepa

Russia should welcome the visit of Japanese Princess Hisako, as it demonstrates Tokyo's readiness for a dialogue with Moscow, Deputy Chair of the Russian State Duma International Affairs Committee Aleksei Chepa told Sputnik. 20 Jun 2018
Byshovets says he liked Croatia's performance

Byshovets says he liked Croatia's performance

Former Russia head coach Anatoly Byshovets told Sputnik on Tuesday that he "liked" Croatia's performance during their 2-0 win against Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup. 20 Jun 2018
Icelandic vikings and Russian cossacks to hold singing competition

Icelandic vikings and Russian cossacks to hold singing competition

Icelandic Ambassador to Russia Berglind Asgeirsdottir will attend a unique singing competition between Icelandic "Vikings" and Russian Cossacks, which will take place on the Day of Iceland in Volgograd on Friday, the Volgograd Region administration said in a statement Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Over 18 million Russians watched World Cup opener

Over 18 million Russians watched World Cup opener

About 18.05 million Russians watched the television broadcast of the 2018 World Cup opening game between Russia and Saudi Arabia, FIFA's press service reported Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
First-ever Balalaika Day to take place in Sochi during

First-ever Balalaika Day to take place in Sochi during

Visitors to the 2018 World Cup in Russia will have an opportunity to witness the first-ever Balalaika Day that will take place in Sochi on Saturday, the city's Deputy Mayor Irina Romanets said on Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Uruguay hold full-squad training session ahead of Saudi Arabia

Uruguay hold full-squad training session ahead of Saudi Arabia

Uruguay held a full-squad training session on Tuesday ahead of their upcoming game against Saudi Arabia, with the first 15 minutes of their practice being open for journalists. 20 Jun 2018
Fraudsters steal $1.1 million from Chinese company

Fraudsters steal $1.1 million from Chinese company

Unidentified fraudsters have stolen at least $1.1 million from one of China’s largest tour operators after signing a deal to sell World Cup tickets, a source in the Russian law enforcement agencies told Sputnik Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Mostovoi says Russia must reach knockout stages

Mostovoi says Russia must reach knockout stages

Former Russia midfielder Aleksandr Mostovoi said Tuesday that Russia must reach the knockout stage at the 2018 World Cup. 20 Jun 2018
Japanese princess to attend two matches in Russia

Japanese princess to attend two matches in Russia

Japanese princess Hisako Takamado, who arrived in Saransk on Tuesday to support Japan in their World Cup match against Colombia, will also attend the team's next game, the Japanese Embassy in Russia told Sputnik Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Ignatyev praises Dzyuba after Egypt performance

Ignatyev praises Dzyuba after Egypt performance

Former Russia head coach Boris Ignatyev told Sputnik Tuesday that Russia forward Artem Dzyuba "deserved all the plaudits" for his performance in Russia's 3-1 victory against Egypt in St. Petersburg. 20 Jun 2018
Almost 41,000 supporters attend Japan v Colombia

Almost 41,000 supporters attend Japan v Colombia

A total of 40,842 fans attended the World Cup match between Japan and Colombia, which took place in the Russian city of Saransk on Tuesday, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018
12 free trains to carry fans to Russia v Egypt

12 free trains to carry fans to Russia v Egypt

Twelve free trains will carry fans to St. Petersburg for the FIFA World Cup match between Russia and Egypt, the 2018 World Cup Transport Directorate said on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018

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