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Russia Midfielder Samedov Says Quit International Football to Spend More Time With Kids

Russia Midfielder Samedov Says Quit International Football to Spend More Time With Kids

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Spartak Moscow midfielder Aleksandr Samedov, who announced his retirement from the national team after Russia's elimination from this summer's FIFA World Cup, said on Monday that his wife was due to give birth in August and that he wanted to spend more time with his kids. 10 Jul 2018
Olympic legend sings Russian team's praises

Olympic legend sings Russian team's praises

Hosts Russia has proved they "can play football" by reaching the quarter-finals of the World Cup, four-time Olympic artistic gymnastics champion Alexei Nemov says. 9 Jul 2018
Around 14 million Russians watched their quarter-final defeat on TV

Around 14 million Russians watched their quarter-final defeat on TV

Nearly 14 millions Russians watched their national team's World Cup quarter-final against Croatia, broadcast live on Russia's Channel One, a survey has revealed. 9 Jul 2018
Putin to 'find time' to meet eliminated Russian squad

Putin to 'find time' to meet eliminated Russian squad

Russian President Vladimir Putin will find time to meet with the national football team in the near future, according to the Kremlin. 9 Jul 2018
Kremlin defends Putin's absence from World Cup

Kremlin defends Putin's absence from World Cup

Russian President Vladimir Putin "passionately" supported Russia during each of their World Cup matches, even though he wasn't in attendance, according to the Kremlin. 9 Jul 2018
Macron travelling to Russia for the World Cup, not Putin

Macron travelling to Russia for the World Cup, not Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in Russia only to attend his national team's World Cup match against Belgium. 9 Jul 2018
Figure-skating legend hails Russia's World Cup heroics

Figure-skating legend hails Russia's World Cup heroics

Two-time Olympic figure skating champion Evgeni Plushenko says Russia's quarter-final run at the FIFA World Cup gave their supporters a reason to celebrate and revived their faith in the team. 9 Jul 2018
Leckie named a 'breakout star' of the World Cup

Leckie named a 'breakout star' of the World Cup

US broadcaster ESPN has included Socceroo Matt Leckie among their "breakout stars" of the 2018 World Cup. 9 Jul 2018
Ukrainian star offers support to Russia striker Smolov

Ukrainian star offers support to Russia striker Smolov

Ukrainian forward Yevgen Seleznyov has offered words of support to Russia's Fedor Smolov after the host nation's elimination from the World Cup. 9 Jul 2018
World Cup tipped to help Russian bid for Expo 2025

World Cup tipped to help Russian bid for Expo 2025

The success of the 2018 World Cup could help Russia to advance its bid to host Expo 2025, bid committee head Aleksander Chernov has said. 9 Jul 2018
Head Coach Dalic Says Few People Expected to See Croatia in World Cup Semi-Finals

Head Coach Dalic Says Few People Expected to See Croatia in World Cup Semi-Finals

MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Sunday that not many people expected to see his team in the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-finals. 9 Jul 2018
Croatian Football Federation asks its players to avoid political statements at World Cup

Croatian Football Federation asks its players to avoid political statements at World Cup

MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Croatian Football Federation (HNS) called upon the players of Croatia national team to avoid making any political statements at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia in an official statement on the federation’s website. 9 Jul 2018
Russia Head Coach Cherchesov Coped With Task at 2018 World Cup - Ex-USSR Forward Dmitriev

Russia Head Coach Cherchesov Coped With Task at 2018 World Cup - Ex-USSR Forward Dmitriev

MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov coped with the task he was confronted with at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and should stay in charge of the national team, former USSR striker and 1988 European Championship runner-up Sergey Dmitriev told Sputnik on Sunday. 9 Jul 2018
Goalkeeper Akinfeev given bouquet of tomatoes during Russia team meeting with fans

Goalkeeper Akinfeev given bouquet of tomatoes during Russia team meeting with fans

Russia team fans gave goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev a bouquet of tomatoes during meeting with supporters, which took place at the FIFA Fan Fest at Vorobyovy Gory on Sunday. 9 Jul 2018
Russia Striker Smolov Shares Fans Sentiments After Defeat by Croatia

Russia Striker Smolov Shares Fans Sentiments After Defeat by Croatia

MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) -Russia striker Fedor Smolov, who did not convert his spot kick against Croatia in the penalty shootout after the Saturday's quarter-final ended in 2-2 draw, said that totally understands the sentiments Russian fans might have towards him now. 9 Jul 2018
Russia Played 'Decently' at FIFA World Cup, Showed Perseverance - Ex-USSR Forward

Russia Played 'Decently' at FIFA World Cup, Showed Perseverance - Ex-USSR Forward

MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Former USSR forward Sergey Dmitriyev told Sputnik on Sunday that Russia played well at this summer's tournament and showed perseverance and dedication. 9 Jul 2018

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