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Neustaedter 'Shocked' At Missing Out On World Cup Squad

Neustaedter 'Shocked' At Missing Out On World Cup Squad

MOSCOW, June 3 (Sputnik) - Thirty-year-old Fenerbahce and Russia defender Roman Neustaedter says he is in "shock" after not being included in the Russia's final World Cup squad. 4 Jun 2018
Bright Future For Chalov, Tashayev

Bright Future For Chalov, Tashayev

KALININGRAD, June 3 (Sputnik) - Krylia Sovetov Samara head coach and former Russia midfielder Andrey Tikhonov said on Sunday that CSKA Moscow forward Fedor Chalov and Dynamo Moscow midfielder Aleksandr Tashayev should not feel too despondent about not being picked for the World Cup as they will get the opportunity to play in major tournaments in the future. 4 Jun 2018
Russia 'Should Improve'

Russia 'Should Improve'

KALININGRAD, June 3 (Sputnik) - Krylia Sovetov Samara head coach and former Russia midfielder Andrey Tikhonov said on Sunday that Russia would improve as the World Cup gets underway. 4 Jun 2018
Being Around World Cup Squad to Help Russia Forward Chalov Develop - Football Union

Being Around World Cup Squad to Help Russia Forward Chalov Develop - Football Union

MOSCOW, June 3 (Sputnik) - CSKA Moscow Forward Fedor Chalov's experience being part of Russia's preliminary squad in the build-up to the FIFA World Cup will help him develop into a good player, Vice President of the Russian Football Union (RFU) Sergey Anokhin told Sputnik on Sunday. 4 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabia midfielder knows no one in Russia's squad

Saudi Arabia midfielder knows no one in Russia's squad

Saudi Arabia midfielder Taisir Al-Jassim told Sputnik on Sunday that he did not know any of the players in Russia's 2018 FIFA World Cup squad. 4 Jun 2018
'Dzyuba Determined, Ready to Help His Team' at World Cup - Ex-Russia Forward

'Dzyuba Determined, Ready to Help His Team' at World Cup - Ex-Russia Forward

ST. PETERSBURG, June 3 (Sputnik) - Former Russia forward Sergei Kiriakov told Sputnik on Sunday that Artem Dzyuba was named in Russia’s final FIFA World Cup squad because of his determination and readiness to help the team. 4 Jun 2018
Russia Could Include Chalov, Tashayev in World Cup Squad 'for Future' - Ex-Head Coach

Russia Could Include Chalov, Tashayev in World Cup Squad 'for Future' - Ex-Head Coach

MOSCOW, June 3 (Sputnik) - Former Russia head coach Boris Ignatyev told Sputnik Sunday that CSKA Moscow striker Fyodor Chalov and Dynamo Moscow midfielder Aleksandr Tashayev could have been included in Russia’s final 23-man squad ‘with an eye on the future'. 3 Jun 2018
Socceroos fans' Russian visas cancelled on eve of World Cup

Socceroos fans' Russian visas cancelled on eve of World Cup

Numerous Australian football fans planning to attend the 2018 World Cup in Russia have had their visas rejected barely a fortnight out from the event despite previously being granted. 3 Jun 2018
Russia vow to “Look Fresher” in next Matches

Russia vow to “Look Fresher” in next Matches

NOVOGORSK, June 3 (Sputnik) - Spartak Moscow and Russia defender Ilya Kutepov said on Sunday the national team would “look fresher” in their upcoming matches, as their training sessions become less intense. 3 Jun 2018
Russia's Training at Home steps up after Austria loss

Russia's Training at Home steps up after Austria loss

NOVOGORSK, June 3 (Sputnik) - Russia's preparations for the World Cup at their base camp near Moscow are different from their recent training camp in Austria, Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov said on Sunday. 3 Jun 2018
Dzyuba, Kutepov, Gabulov Named in final Russia squad

Dzyuba, Kutepov, Gabulov Named in final Russia squad

MOSCOW, June 3 (Sputnik) - On loan Arsenal Tula forward Artem Dzyuba, Spartak Moscow defender Ilya Kutepov and Club Brugge goalkeeper Vladimir Gabulov have been included in Russia's 2018 FIFA World Cup squad, the Russian Football Union announced on its official website on Sunday. 3 Jun 2018
Granat 'Played Well' Against Austria

Granat 'Played Well' Against Austria

NOVOGORSK, June 3 (Sputnik) - Rubin FC and Russia defender Vladimir Granat "played well" in the recent friendly against Austria, Spartak Moscow and Russia defender Ilya Kutepov said Sunday. 3 Jun 2018
Russia Defender Kutepov ‘Not worried’ About Making Squad

Russia Defender Kutepov ‘Not worried’ About Making Squad

NOVOGORSK, June 3 (Sputnik) - Russia defender Ilya Kutepov said he was “not worried” about making Russia’s final 2018 FIFA World Cup squad, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Sunday. 3 Jun 2018
Russia Continues Training at Full Strength

Russia Continues Training at Full Strength

NOVOGORSK, June 3 (Sputnik) - All 28 of Russia players continued their preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup at their base camp in Novogorsk, just outside Moscow, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Sunday. 3 Jun 2018
Ignashevich is Russia's 'Best Defender'

Ignashevich is Russia's 'Best Defender'

MOSCOW, June 2 (Sputnik) - Former Lithuania defender Nerijus Barasa told Sputnik on Saturday that Sergei Ignashevich was Russia's "best defender" and there was no need to pay attention to his age. 3 Jun 2018
Russia's Performance Against Austria ‘Alarming’

Russia's Performance Against Austria ‘Alarming’

MOSCOW, June 2 (Sputnik) - Former Soviet Union forward Sergey Andreyev told Sputnik on Saturday that Russia’s performance during a recent friendly with Austria ahead of the FIFA World Cup was "alarming." 3 Jun 2018

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