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FIFA Secretary General jokes she's 'waiting for Russian citizenship'

FIFA Secretary General jokes she's 'waiting for Russian citizenship'

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura has joked that she might just as well become a Russian citizen given her regular visits to Russia over the past two years. 11 Jul 2018
France got lucky, Belgian PM tells Macron

France got lucky, Belgian PM tells Macron

Charles Michel, the Belgian prime minister, says his country's national team were only eliminated from the World Cup because France got lucky. 11 Jul 2018
Russia have set 'High Standards' for future World Cups

Russia have set 'High Standards' for future World Cups

Russian upper house speaker Valentina Matviyenko says that it would be tough for future World Cup hosts to reach the "high standards" set by Russia this year. 11 Jul 2018
Mourinho predicts bright footballing future for Russia

Mourinho predicts bright footballing future for Russia

Russia can look forward to a bright football future after the World Cup, according to Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho. 11 Jul 2018
Russian national team thank retired defender Zhirkov

Russian national team thank retired defender Zhirkov

The Russian national football team thanked defender Yuri Zhirkov following the announcement of his retirement from the team on Tuesday. 11 Jul 2018
Zhirkov announces retirement from international football

Zhirkov announces retirement from international football

Zenit St. Petersburg and Russia defender Yuri Zhirkov announced his retirement from the national team on Tuesday. 11 Jul 2018
Chugainov: Russia's result at World Cup above all praise

Chugainov: Russia's result at World Cup above all praise

Former Russia defender Igor Chugainov told Sputnik on Tuesday that Russia's result at their home World Cup was "above all praise." 11 Jul 2018
Claims Russia's success due to sniffing ammonia hypocrisy says ex-coach Gazzaev

Claims Russia's success due to sniffing ammonia hypocrisy says ex-coach Gazzaev

Russian lawmaker and former Russia head coach Valery Gazzaev told Sputnik on Tuesday that the statements that Russia's success at their home World Cup was allegedly due to players' sniffing ammonia were "hypocrisy" and "envy." 11 Jul 2018
Cherchesov takes blame For Smolov failing to score penalty

Cherchesov takes blame For Smolov failing to score penalty

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Tuesday that he was the one to blame for forward Fedor Smolov failing to convert his spot kick as the team lost to Croatia on penalties in the World Cup quarter-finals. 11 Jul 2018
Ex-keeper says Russia deserve respect

Ex-keeper says Russia deserve respect

Former Russia goalkeeper Aleksandr Filimonov said on Tuesday that the national team “deserves respect” despite not playing “proper” football in their World Cup Round of 16 match against Spain. 11 Jul 2018
Villarreal players greet Cheryshev with round of applause

Villarreal players greet Cheryshev with round of applause

Villarreal players welcomed Russia midfielder Denis Cheryshev back from the 2018 World Cup with a round of applause on Tuesday. 10 Jul 2018
FIFA looking into new video of Vida

FIFA looking into new video of Vida

FIFA is looking into a fresh video showing Croatia defender Domagoj Vida say "Glory to Ukraine!" days after the player was handed a warning by world football's governing body for similar chants. 10 Jul 2018
Kremlin anticipates 'beautiful' football from England

Kremlin anticipates 'beautiful' football from England

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says he expects England to produce some "beautiful" football when the Three Lions take on Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals. 10 Jul 2018
Russia retains big World Cup viewing figures despite elimination

Russia retains big World Cup viewing figures despite elimination

The World Cup viewership has not shrunk in Russia after its national team bowed out of the tournament, as 69% of Russians keep watching the matches on TV. 10 Jul 2018
Dzagoev 'ambivalent' about Russia's World Cup performances

Dzagoev 'ambivalent' about Russia's World Cup performances

Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev said he had "ambivalent" impressions of his side's performance at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and that Russia could have qualified for the semi-finals. 10 Jul 2018
Around 14 million Russians watched Croatia v Russia on TV

Around 14 million Russians watched Croatia v Russia on TV

Nearly 14 millions Russians watched the World Cup quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia, broadcast live on Russia's Channel One, a survey revealed Monday. 10 Jul 2018

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