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Russia Striker Dzyuba urges nationwide support

Russia Striker Dzyuba urges nationwide support

Zenit St. Petersburg and Russia striker Artem Dzyuba said on Tuesday that he wanted the whole country to “unite” and support the national team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday. 12 Jun 2018
Arshavin: It would be sad if Russia still needed me

Arshavin: It would be sad if Russia still needed me

Former Russia captain and Arsenal star Andrey Arshavin reckons it would have been a sad state of affairs had Russia called on him at the age of 37. 12 Jun 2018
Russia Midfielder Golovin Can Join Any Club If Performs Well at World Cup - Ex-Russia Star

Russia Midfielder Golovin Can Join Any Club If Performs Well at World Cup - Ex-Russia Star

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - CSKA Moscow midfielder Aleksandr Golovin will be able to join any foreign club if he performs well at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, former FC Zenit forward and Russia captain Andrey Arshavin said Tuesday. 12 Jun 2018
FIFA Security Director Praises Safety Measures Taken Ahead of World Cup in Russia

FIFA Security Director Praises Safety Measures Taken Ahead of World Cup in Russia

DOMODEDOVO, June 12 (Sputnik) - FIFA Director of Security Helmut Spahn praised on Tuesday the measures taken by Russia to provide safety during the upcoming FIFA World Cup. 12 Jun 2018
France Midfielder says ‘Amazing Reception’ in Russia

France Midfielder says ‘Amazing Reception’ in Russia

French midfielder Paul Pogba said late on Monday that the reception in Russia, the 2018 FIFA World Cup host, was “amazing”. 12 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabia Midfielder Al-Shehri Says Russia Strong Defensively Ahead of 2018 World Cup

Saudi Arabia Midfielder Al-Shehri Says Russia Strong Defensively Ahead of 2018 World Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, June 11 (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia midfielder Yahya Al-Shehri said on Monday that the Russian national football team will be very strong defensively at this summer's 2018 FIFA World Cup. 12 Jun 2018
Egypt Staff Not to Pressure Forward Salah Over Recovery Period - Executive Director

Egypt Staff Not to Pressure Forward Salah Over Recovery Period - Executive Director

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - Egypt's coaching and medical staff will not pressure forward Mohamed Salah over the time he takes to recover from his shoulder problem, squad's executive director Eihab Leheita said on Monday. 12 Jun 2018
Midfielder Otayf Says Saudi Arabia Want to Reach Knockout Stage at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Midfielder Otayf Says Saudi Arabia Want to Reach Knockout Stage at 2018 FIFA World Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, June 11 (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia midfielder Abdullah Otayf said Monday that his team wants to make their fans happy and reach the knockout stage at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 12 Jun 2018
Croatia Forward Kramaric Says Team Has Great Expectations From 2018 FIFA World Cup

Croatia Forward Kramaric Says Team Has Great Expectations From 2018 FIFA World Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, June 11 (Sputnik) - Croatia forward Andrej Kramaric said Monday that the team had great expectations from the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia and could achieve a lot at the tournament. 12 Jun 2018
Danish National Football Team Lands in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Danish National Football Team Lands in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - The Danish national football team has arrived in Russia ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account Monday. 12 Jun 2018
France Happy With FIFA World Cup Training Base in Russia - Head Coach Deschamps

France Happy With FIFA World Cup Training Base in Russia - Head Coach Deschamps

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday that the players were happy with their living conditions and their FIFA World Cup training ground in Russia. 12 Jun 2018
Transfer to Top European Clubs Could Ruin Russia Player Golovin's Career - Arsenal Star

Transfer to Top European Clubs Could Ruin Russia Player Golovin's Career - Arsenal Star

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - A possible transfer to a top European club could ruin CSKA Moscow and Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin's career if he does not get regular playing time at his new side, Arsenal and Armenia midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan told Sputnik Monday. 11 Jun 2018
Russia Defender Granat Hopes Fans Have Good Opinion of Team Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Russia Defender Granat Hopes Fans Have Good Opinion of Team Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

NOVOGORSK, June 11 (Sputnik) - Russia defender Vladimir Granat said Monday that he hoped that fans viewed the national team favorably ahead of the 2018 World Cup. 11 Jun 2018
Croatian National Football Team Arrives in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Croatian National Football Team Arrives in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - The Croatian national football team has arrived in Russia ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup, which will kick off on Thursday, the Croatian Football Federation said Monday. 11 Jun 2018
AC Milan Head Coach to Watch Russia's Golovin During World Cup Opening Match - Reports

AC Milan Head Coach to Watch Russia's Golovin During World Cup Opening Match - Reports

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) -  AC Milan head coach Gennaro Gattuso and sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli are going to attend the opening match of the FIFA World Cup between Russia and Saudi Arabia in Moscow in order to watch the hosts' midfielder Aleksandr Golovin in action, the Italian media reported on Sunday. 11 Jun 2018
Mexico House in Russia to Help 'Build Bridges' Between Two Countries - Mexican Ambassador

Mexico House in Russia to Help 'Build Bridges' Between Two Countries - Mexican Ambassador

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - The Mexico House, which is set to open in Moscow for the FIFA World Cup on Friday, will help "build bridges" between the two nations, Mexican Ambassador to Russia Norma Pensado Moreno said on Monday. 11 Jun 2018