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Ex-Coach Bilyaletdinov Says No Need To Panic After Russia's 1-1 Friendly Draw With Turkey

Ex-Coach Bilyaletdinov Says No Need To Panic After Russia's 1-1 Friendly Draw With Turkey

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - Former SKA-Khabarovsk and Rubin Kazan head coach Rinat Bilyaletdinov told Sputnik Wednesday that Russia's poor results in the recent friendlies against Austria and Turkey were no reason for panic. 6 Jun 2018
Putin Says Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Spain Among FIFA World Cup Favorites

Putin Says Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Spain Among FIFA World Cup Favorites

BEIJING, June 6 (Sputnik) - Argentina, Brazil, Germany and Spain are among the most likely winners of this summer's FIFA World Cup to be held in Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. 6 Jun 2018
Russia Midfielder Cheryshev Backing Spain If Russia Fail To Win 2018 FIFA World Cup

Russia Midfielder Cheryshev Backing Spain If Russia Fail To Win 2018 FIFA World Cup

Villarreal and Russia midfielder Denis Cheryshev said on Tuesday that he hopes his country will lift the World Cup on July 15, but if that is not possible, he will be backing Spain. 6 Jun 2018
Russia have lessons to learn after Turkey draw - Cherchesov

Russia have lessons to learn after Turkey draw - Cherchesov

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said the team had some lessons to learn after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Turkey in their final warm-up game before the start of the 2018 World Cup. 6 Jun 2018
Golovin: Russia better in final pre-WC friendly

Golovin: Russia better in final pre-WC friendly

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin believes his team put in an improved performance in their final pre-World Cup friendly against Turkey. 6 Jun 2018
Russia coach Cherchesov says ‘not a therapist’ to reassure fans

Russia coach Cherchesov says ‘not a therapist’ to reassure fans

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Tuesday that he was not a therapist who could reassure the fans ahead of the upcoming World Cup, stressing that the onus was on the team to do just this with the way they play. 6 Jun 2018
Russia should not be judged by friendly results - Lunev

Russia should not be judged by friendly results - Lunev

Russia goalkeeper Andrey Lunev said there was room for improvement but his team should not be judged just by their result. 6 Jun 2018
Turkey Coach Lucescu hopes Russia reach World Cup Semis

Turkey Coach Lucescu hopes Russia reach World Cup Semis

Turkey head coach Mircea Lucescu said on Tuesday he was “a Russian fan” and he hoped Stanislav Cherchesov’s side could reach the World Cup semi-finals. 6 Jun 2018
Taking Part in World Cup in Russia ‘A Dream Come True’ - Iran Head Coach

Taking Part in World Cup in Russia ‘A Dream Come True’ - Iran Head Coach

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz said on Tuesday that taking part in the FIFA World Cup in Russia was “a dream come true,” as his side arrived in Russia ahead of the tournament. 6 Jun 2018
Head Coach Cherchesov Happy With Vastly Improved Russia, Despite 1-1 Draw With Turkey

Head Coach Cherchesov Happy With Vastly Improved Russia, Despite 1-1 Draw With Turkey

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) – Russia were held to a 1-1 draw by Turkey in their final friendly before the 2018 FIFA World Cup, but head coach Stanislav Cherchesov says the team has "taken their game to the next level," after putting in a vastly improved performance from the 1-0 loss against Austria last week. 6 Jun 2018
Russia held to 1-1 draw by Turkey in WC warm-up

Russia held to 1-1 draw by Turkey in WC warm-up

World Cup hosts Russia were held to a 1-1 draw by Turkey in their final pre-World Cup friendly at the VEB Arena in Moscow on Tuesday. 6 Jun 2018
Uruguayan star Oreiro picks most handsome Russia footballer

Uruguayan star Oreiro picks most handsome Russia footballer

Uruguayan singer and actress Natalia Oreiro said on Tuesday that she had picked the most handsome player from Russia's FIFA World Cup squad, but did not remember his name or jersey number. 6 Jun 2018
Goalkeeper Akinfeev, Forward Smolov Named in Russia's Starting Lineup For Turkey Friendly

Goalkeeper Akinfeev, Forward Smolov Named in Russia's Starting Lineup For Turkey Friendly

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - CSKA Moscow goalkeeper and Russia captain Igor Akinfeev and FC Krasnodar striker Fedor Smolov have been named in Russia's starting lineup for their pre-World Cup friendly match against Turkey, the team said via Twitter Tuesday. 6 Jun 2018
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Again Warns Against Traveling to Russia for 2018 FIFA World Cup

Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Again Warns Against Traveling to Russia for 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry once again urged Ukrainian citizens on Tuesday to avoid going to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 6 Jun 2018
Saudi Citizen Crosses 4 Countries on Bicycle to Support National Team at FIFA World Cup

Saudi Citizen Crosses 4 Countries on Bicycle to Support National Team at FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabian cyclist Fahd Ibrahim al-Yahya arrived in Moscow on Tuesday after cycling across four countries and covering more than 5,000 kilometers (3,100 miles) to support his team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 6 Jun 2018
Man City Midfielder Sane 'Disappointed' to Be Left Out of Germany's FIFA World Cup Squad

Man City Midfielder Sane 'Disappointed' to Be Left Out of Germany's FIFA World Cup Squad

Manchester City midfielder Leroy Sane said on Tuesday that he was "disappointed" to be left out of Germany's squad for the FIFA World Cup to be held in Russia this summer, but has to "accept this decision." 5 Jun 2018

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