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Ex-Russia forward Kirichenko: Russia v Egypt is too tight to call

Ex-Russia forward Kirichenko: Russia v Egypt is too tight to call

Former Russia striker Dmitri Kirichenko told Sputnik on Monday that both Egypt and Russia had good chances of wining their second FIFA World Cup match on Tuesday. 18 Jun 2018
Putin to give Russia's next match a miss

Putin to give Russia's next match a miss

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend Russia's second FIFA World Cup game against Egypt on Tuesday due to his visit to Belarus but is likely to watch match highlights, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. 18 Jun 2018
Brazilian ambassador: We can improve

Brazilian ambassador: We can improve

Brazilian Ambassador to Russia Antonio Luis Espinola Salgado says Brazil played well against Switzerland in their first match at the FIFA World Cup, but the team could still improve their performance. 18 Jun 2018
Russia train without Dzagoev ahead of Egypt clash

Russia train without Dzagoev ahead of Egypt clash

Injured midfielder Alan Dzagoev was the only Russia player to miss the team's training session ahead of Tuesday's match against Egypt in St. Petersburg. 18 Jun 2018
Egypt draw could be enough for Russia, says ex-coach

Egypt draw could be enough for Russia, says ex-coach

A draw with Egypt could be enough for Russia to reach the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup, former Russia head coach Boris Ignatyev thinks. 18 Jun 2018
Egyptian dignitaries head to Russia to support the Pharaohs

Egyptian dignitaries head to Russia to support the Pharaohs

A group of Egyptian public figures, including prominent Egyptian writers, journalists and community leaders, left for Russia on Monday to support their national team in the second 2018 FIFA World Cup game against Russia. 18 Jun 2018
Moscow releases a chatbot called Boris to give fans virtual tours of the city

Moscow releases a chatbot called Boris to give fans virtual tours of the city

The Moscow Agency for Tourism and Recreation launched a 'chatbot programme' named Boris to offer virtual guided tours around World Cup host city Moscow, the city's Mayor office announced on their official website. 18 Jun 2018
Most Russians watched opening World Cup match - Poll

Most Russians watched opening World Cup match - Poll

At least 55 percent of Russians watched the opening match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup with participation of the Russian national team, a survey conducted by Russia's Public Opinion Research Center (VTsIOM) ahead of Russia Day showed on Monday. 18 Jun 2018
Egypt arrive in St. Petersburg ahead of Russia match

Egypt arrive in St. Petersburg ahead of Russia match

Egypt arrived in St. Petersburg on Sunday for their upcoming World Cup group A game with Russia, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said. 18 Jun 2018
Miranchuk says Egypt are like Saudi Arabia but more organized

Miranchuk says Egypt are like Saudi Arabia but more organized

Egypt are like Saudi Arabia, but are more organized and disciplined, Russia midfielder Anton Miranchuk said on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Over 1 million fans attended fan fest

Over 1 million fans attended fan fest

The FIFA Fan Fest has been attended by more than one million fans since the beginning of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, FIFA said on Twitter on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Cheryshev says Salah is a great player but not world class

Cheryshev says Salah is a great player but not world class

Former Russia forward Dmitri Cheryshev said on Sunday that although Egypt forward Mohamed Salah was an exceptional player, he was not in the same class as the likes of Neymar, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. 17 Jun 2018
Caceres to officiate Russia v Egypt

Caceres to officiate Russia v Egypt

Paraguayan Referee Enrique Caceres will officiate the World Cup Group A match between hosts Russia and Egypt, FIFA's press service said on Sunday. 17 Jun 2018
Russia players 'understand their responsibility' - Deputy PM

Russia players 'understand their responsibility' - Deputy PM

NOVOGORSK, June 17 (Sputnik) - The Russian national team understands the responsibility it has at their "home" FIFA World Cup, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko said on Sunday. 17 Jun 2018
Paraguayan ref to officiate Russia v Egypt clash

Paraguayan ref to officiate Russia v Egypt clash

Paraguayan Referee Enrique Caceres will officiate the World Cup Group A match between hosts Russia and Egypt, FIFA's press service said on Sunday. 17 Jun 2018
'Positive Result' against Egypt ideal birthday gift - Dzagoev

'Positive Result' against Egypt ideal birthday gift - Dzagoev

Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev, who is celebrating his 28th birthday on Sunday, said that his teammates had not given him anything yet but a "positive result" in the upcoming match against Egypt would be a good present. 17 Jun 2018

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