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Russia’s win over Spain was heroic

Russia’s win over Spain was heroic

The Russian national team performed a heroic act in defeating Spain in the round of 16 game on Sunday, Vice President of the Russian Football Union Sergey Anokhin told Sputnik. 2 Jul 2018
Top European ref to officiate Russia v Spain

Top European ref to officiate Russia v Spain

Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers, who will officiate the round of 16 match between Russia and Spain, is one of the best European referees, head of the Russian Football Union’s (RFU) Referees Committee Nikolai Levnikov said. 30 Jun 2018
Russia Will 'Fight to Death' in Round of 16 Match Against Spain - Russian Football Union

Russia Will 'Fight to Death' in Round of 16 Match Against Spain - Russian Football Union

MOSCOW, June 29 (Sputnik) - Vice President of the Russian Football Union Sergey Anokhin said Friday that Russia would "fight to death" in their  upcoming round of 16 encounter with Spain. 29 Jun 2018
Russia players can deliver best match of Career against Spain

Russia players can deliver best match of Career against Spain

Russia's World Cup match against Spain can become the best game in each of the Russia players' careers, Vice President of the Russian Football Union (RFU) Sergey Anokhin told Sputnik on Tuesday. 27 Jun 2018
Ivanov to be referee observer for Denmark v France

Ivanov to be referee observer for Denmark v France

Former head of the Referee and Inspection Department of the Russian Football Union Valentin Ivanov will be the referee observer at the 2018 FIFA World Cup encounter between Denmark and France, FIFA said on Monday in a press release. 19 Jun 2018
Egypt poses no problems for Russia - Deputy PM

Egypt poses no problems for Russia - Deputy PM

Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Russian Football Union executive committee member Vitaly Mutko said on Sunday that the national team should not have any difficulties with Egypt in the upcoming Group A if the team plays at its level. 17 Jun 2018
Referee Karasev Should Look to Avoid Burnout at FIFA World Cup - RFU Official

Referee Karasev Should Look to Avoid Burnout at FIFA World Cup - RFU Official

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - Head of the Russian Football Union’s Referees Committee Nikolai Levnikov told Sputnik Tuesday that Russian referee Sergei Karasev should do his best to avoid burnout at the World Cup. 13 Jun 2018
Russia train at full strength

Russia train at full strength

The Russian national football team trains at full strength on Sunday with defender Yuri Zhirkov joining the main group after having left the team's Saturday pre-World Cup training session at Moscow's CSKA Arena early. 10 Jun 2018
"Everything was positive" - Russia stars react to public training session

"Everything was positive" - Russia stars react to public training session

Russia striker Aleksei Miranchuk and midfielder Daler Kuzyayev said after Saturday's training session, which was open to fans, that such activities inspire positive emotions and bring players and supporters closer together. 9 Jun 2018
Zhirkov Fit and 'Well' After Leaving Training Early

Zhirkov Fit and 'Well' After Leaving Training Early

Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov is fit and "well" despite having to leave Russia’s latest pre-World Cup training session on Saturday early. 9 Jun 2018
Midfielder Zhirkov Trains Individually as Russia Resume FIFA World Cup Preparations

Midfielder Zhirkov Trains Individually as Russia Resume FIFA World Cup Preparations

NOVOGORSK, June 7 (Sputnik) - Zenit St. Petersburg and Russia midfielder Yury Zhirkov trained on his own during the team's first session following their 1-1 friendly draw with Turkey on Tuesday, the Russian Football Union told Sputnik on Thursday. 8 Jun 2018
Kids From Children's Sports Schools to Attend Russia's Open Training - Football Federation

Kids From Children's Sports Schools to Attend Russia's Open Training - Football Federation

MOSCOW, June 7 (Sputnik) - Kids from children's sports schools will be able to attend the open training session to be held by the Russian national football team on Saturday, the Russian Football Union said Thursday. 7 Jun 2018
Referee Eskov to Officiate Iran-Lithuania Friendly in Moscow - Russian Football Union

Referee Eskov to Officiate Iran-Lithuania Friendly in Moscow - Russian Football Union

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Russian referee Alexei Eskov will take charge of Iran’s World Cup warm-up encounter with Lithuania in Moscow, the Russian Football Union said on Monday. 5 Jun 2018
Dropped players Russia’s 'future' - Deputy PM

Dropped players Russia’s 'future' - Deputy PM

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Russian Football Union executive committee member Vitaly Mutko said on Monday that all the players who had been named in the country's extended FIFA World Cup squad but did not make the cut for the final 23-man lineup were “the future” of the national team. 4 Jun 2018
Russia footballers need 'confidence boost'

Russia footballers need 'confidence boost'

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Russian Football Union executive committee member Vitaly Mutko said on Monday that the country's national football team could use "a confidence boost" ahead of the FIFA World Cup. 4 Jun 2018
Romanian Referee Hategan to Officiate Russia-Turkey Pre-World Cup Friendly

Romanian Referee Hategan to Officiate Russia-Turkey Pre-World Cup Friendly

MOSCOW, June 3 (Sputnik) - Romanian referee Ovidiu Hategan will take charge of Russia’s last warm-up game before the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup against Turkey on June 5, the Russian Football Union said Sunday. 4 Jun 2018

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