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Spartak Moscow Defender Says Russia Could Reach World Cup Final

Spartak Moscow Defender Says Russia Could Reach World Cup Final

MOSCOW, July 5 (Sputnik) - Spartak Moscow defender Dmitri Kombarov told Sputnik on Thursday that Russia could make it to the World Cup final. 6 Jul 2018
Qatari Ambassador Confirms Meeting Between Emir Al Thani, Putin Planned for Next Week

Qatari Ambassador Confirms Meeting Between Emir Al Thani, Putin Planned for Next Week

MOSCOW, July 5 (Sputnik) - Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will to come to Russia for the finals of the FIFA World Cup and plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin next week, Qatar's Ambassador to Russia Fahad Attiyah told Sputnik on Thursday. 6 Jul 2018
Nigerian fan seeking asylum in Russia after death threats back home

Nigerian fan seeking asylum in Russia after death threats back home

A Nigerian fan who arrived in Moscow for the 2018 World Cup has asked for political asylum in Russia because his life was threatened in his homeland. 5 Jul 2018
We've changed perceptions of Russia, says Semedov

We've changed perceptions of Russia, says Semedov

Russia's form at their home World Cup and the hospitality shown by local fans have changed the way foreigners see the country for the better, so reckons midfielder Aleksandr Samedov. 5 Jul 2018
Dzagoev hoping Russia switch up their tactics against Croatia

Dzagoev hoping Russia switch up their tactics against Croatia

Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev said on Thursday that he hoped the team's performance in their first-ever World Cup quarter-final would not disappoint their fans. 5 Jul 2018
Over five million tourists have visited World Cup host cities

Over five million tourists have visited World Cup host cities

More than five million tourists have visited the Russian cities hosting the matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, say Russia's Federal Tourism Agency. 5 Jul 2018
Dzagoev: 'I'm ready'

Dzagoev: 'I'm ready'

Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev says he's "ready" to play against Croatia in the World Cup quarter-final in Sochi on Sunday. 5 Jul 2018
Alen Dzagoev thanks teammate Ignashevich for playing at the World Cup

Alen Dzagoev thanks teammate Ignashevich for playing at the World Cup

Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev said on Thursday that teammate Sergei Ignashevich deserved a "thank you" for playing at the World Cup at the age of 38. 5 Jul 2018
Moscow Zoo names a newly-hatched eagle after Igor Akinfeev

Moscow Zoo names a newly-hatched eagle after Igor Akinfeev

A month-old steppe eagle nestling at Moscow Zoo has been named after Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev. 5 Jul 2018
Extra train supplied to cart fans to Russia's quarter-final

Extra train supplied to cart fans to Russia's quarter-final

An additional train has been scheduled to transport football fans from Moscow to Sochi, which will host the World Cup quarter-final between Russia and Croatia. 5 Jul 2018
Dzagoev resumes training with Russia

Dzagoev resumes training with Russia

Alan Dzagoev trained with the rest of the Russia squad on Thursday, while his fellow midfielder Yuri Zhirkov continued training individually. 5 Jul 2018
Russia to reach FIFA World Cup semis - Kuranyi

Russia to reach FIFA World Cup semis - Kuranyi

Russia have shown they have the potential to beat Croatia and make it through to the semi-finals, former Dynamo Moscow and Germany striker Kevin Kuranyi said on Wednesday. 5 Jul 2018
Russia could reach World Cup final - Kokorin

Russia could reach World Cup final - Kokorin

Zenit St. Petersburg forward Aleksandr Kokorin said on Wednesday that Russia would defeat Croatia in their quarter-final match and could reach the FIFA World Cup final. 5 Jul 2018
Russia, Brazil Could Play in World Cup Final - Zenit Defender Neto

Russia, Brazil Could Play in World Cup Final - Zenit Defender Neto

Portuguese-born defender Luis Neto, who plays for Zenit St. Petersburg, said Russia and Brazil could meet in the World Cup final. 5 Jul 2018
Russia’s defensive tactics against Spain ‘justified’ – Croatia forward Perisic

Russia’s defensive tactics against Spain ‘justified’ – Croatia forward Perisic

Russia’s decision to purposely defend for long periods in their round of 16 match against Spain was justified, Croatia forward Ivan Perisic said today. 5 Jul 2018
Brazilian referee named for Russia, Croatia clash

Brazilian referee named for Russia, Croatia clash

Brazilian referee Sandro Ricci has been has been assigned to officiate the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia, FIFA posted on their official Twitter account. 5 Jul 2018

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