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Jose Mourinho at Russia’s Friendly with Austria

Jose Mourinho at Russia’s Friendly with Austria

INNSBRUCK, May 30 (Sputnik) - Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is amongst those watching tonight’s pre-World Cup friendly between Austria and Russia in Innsbruck. 31 May 2018
Russia to Become Popular Tourist Destination for Mexicans After World Cup - Ambassador

Russia to Become Popular Tourist Destination for Mexicans After World Cup - Ambassador

MOSCOW, May 30 (Sputnik) - Hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which could be attended by as many as 30,000 Mexican fans, will help Russia gain popularity among Mexican tourists, the country's Ambassador to Russia Norma Bertha Pensado Moreno told Sputnik on Wednesday. 31 May 2018
Russian Post Delivered 300,000 FAN IDs to 2018 FIFA World Cup Fans

Russian Post Delivered 300,000 FAN IDs to 2018 FIFA World Cup Fans

MOSCOW, May 30 (Sputnik) - Russian Post said on Wednesday that they have organized the delivery of more than 300,000 FAN IDs to football fans planning to attend matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup to be held in Russia this summer. 31 May 2018
Ukrainian TV Channel Inter Acquires 2018 FIFA World Cup Broadcasting Rights

Ukrainian TV Channel Inter Acquires 2018 FIFA World Cup Broadcasting Rights

KIEV, May 30 (Sputnik) - Ukrainian TV channel Inter has been granted permission to broadcast FIFA World Cup games that are set to take place in Russia between June 14 and July 15, the channel's press service said on Wednesday. 31 May 2018
Russian Lower House Deputy Speaker Hopes Russia Plays Germany at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Russian Lower House Deputy Speaker Hopes Russia Plays Germany at 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, May 30 (Sputnik) - Russian lower house deputy speaker Alexander Zhukov said Wednesday that he hoped that hosts Russia will get to play defending champions Germany at this summer's FIFA World Cup. 30 May 2018
Russian Press Centers Extend Accreditation Deadline for Journalists Ahead of World Cup

Russian Press Centers Extend Accreditation Deadline for Journalists Ahead of World Cup

MOSCOW, May 30 (Sputnik) - Russian and foreign journalists, who want to gain access to the city press centers for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia, can now submit their applications until June 20, Rossiya Segodnya International Information Agency's press service said Wednesday. 30 May 2018
A bluffer's guide to Group A

A bluffer's guide to Group A

Group A kicks off the World Cup's festivities with three unique and challenging sides coming up against hosts Russia. 30 May 2018
Foreigners With Fan IDs Able to Enter Russia from Belarus Without Visa – Official

Foreigners With Fan IDs Able to Enter Russia from Belarus Without Visa – Official

MINSK, May 29 (Sputnik) - Foreign citizens with Fan IDs, coming for the FIFA World Cup through Belarus, will be able to enter Russia without a Russian visa, as visa-free entry from Belarus to Russia will come into force on June 4, Head of the Belarusian Interior Ministry's Department of Citizenship and Migration Aleksey Begun told Sputnik on Tuesday. 30 May 2018
Head Coach Cherchesov Says Russia Footballers 'Feeling Well'

Head Coach Cherchesov Says Russia Footballers 'Feeling Well'

INNSBRUCK, May 29 (Sputnik) - Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Tuesday that all of the footballers in his preliminary FIFA World Cup squad, were feeling well, including those who have recently been out due to minor injuries. 30 May 2018
No Pushovers in Russia's World Cup Group - Head Coach

No Pushovers in Russia's World Cup Group - Head Coach

INNSBRUCK, May 29 (Sputnik) - Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said Tuesday that he would not underestimate his team's opponents at the group stage of the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup. 29 May 2018
Russia Coach Hopes Salah’s Injury Not Serious

Russia Coach Hopes Salah’s Injury Not Serious

MOSCOW, May 29 (Sputnik) - Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Tuesday that he hoped that the injury of Egypt striker Mohamed Salah, who was named in his country's preliminary squad for this summer's FIFA World Cup, was not serious. 29 May 2018
Russia, Austria Have Different Aims - Head Coach

Russia, Austria Have Different Aims - Head Coach

INNSBRUCK, Austria, May 29 (Sputnik) - Russia and Austria have different objectives for their upcoming friendly match to be played in Innsbruck on Wednesday, as Russia are preparing for the 2018 FIFA World cup, the team's head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said Tuesday. 29 May 2018
Russia 'Ready' For Austria Friendly

Russia 'Ready' For Austria Friendly

INNSBRUCK, May 29 (Sputnik) - Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said Tuesday that his team was ready for Wednesday’s pre-World Cup friendly against Austria. 29 May 2018
Russia Midfielder Samedov Says Egypt Star Salah's Injury in Champions League 'Game Moment'

Russia Midfielder Samedov Says Egypt Star Salah's Injury in Champions League 'Game Moment'

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL (Austria), May 29 (Sputnik) - Spartak Moscow and Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov told Sputnik Tuesday that Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos's tackle of Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah, that left the Egypt star injured, in Saturday's Champions League final was nothing more than a "game moment." 29 May 2018
Russia Favorites Against Saudi Arabia Even Without Kokorin - Italy Coach

Russia Favorites Against Saudi Arabia Even Without Kokorin - Italy Coach

ST. GALLEN, May 29 (Sputnik) - Zenit St. Petersburg forward Aleksander Kokorin's injury has weakened the Russian national football team, but they still will be the favorites to win their match against Saudi Arabia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Italy head coach Roberto Mancini, who terminated his contract with Zenit earlier in May, said Monday night. 29 May 2018
Russia Train Ahead of Friendly With Austria

Russia Train Ahead of Friendly With Austria

INNSBRUCK, May 29 (Sputnik) - Russia held a full squad training session in Innsbruck Tuesday as the national team continued their preparations for Wednesday' friendly match against Austria and the FIFA World Cup to be held in Russia this summer. 29 May 2018

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