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Zhirkov has possible calf muscle tendon inflammation

Zhirkov has possible calf muscle tendon inflammation

Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov has a suspected calf muscle tendon inflammation, the Russian national football team said on Monday. 3 Jul 2018
Moscow's merry mayor says Russia can thank the 'lucky' Luzhniki

Moscow's merry mayor says Russia can thank the 'lucky' Luzhniki

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said on Monday that the city's Luzhniki Stadium was a "lucky arena" for the Russian national football team following their win over Spain in the World Cup round of 16. 2 Jul 2018
Putin congratulates Russia head coach Cherchesov

Putin congratulates Russia head coach Cherchesov

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov and the Russian national football team on beating Spain in their World Cup round of 16 encounter, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Sunday. 2 Jul 2018
Medvedev says Russia did great against Spain

Medvedev says Russia did great against Spain

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said that the Russian national football team "did great" as they beat Spain on penalties in their World Cup round of 16 clash and made it through to the last eight. 2 Jul 2018
Dzyuba, Golovin to start for Russia against Spain

Dzyuba, Golovin to start for Russia against Spain

Forward Artem Dzyuba and midfielder Aleksandr Golovin were named in Russia's starting lineup for the team's round of 16 match against Spain at the FIFA World Cup, the Russian national football team announced on their Twitter account on Sunday. 1 Jul 2018
Putin hopes Russia win next World Cup Matches

Putin hopes Russia win next World Cup Matches

Russian President Vladimir Putin wished the Russian national football team wins in their next World Cup matches on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
MMA fighter Monson backing Russia for quarter-finals

MMA fighter Monson backing Russia for quarter-finals

US-Russian mixed martial artist and former grappling and jiu-jitsu world champion Jeff Monson says Russia will "obviously" at least reach the quarter-finals of their home FIFA World Cup. 20 Jun 2018
Spartak boss: Russia coaches have done 'huge job'

Spartak boss: Russia coaches have done 'huge job'

Spartak Moscow General Director Sergei Rodionov said the Russian national football team's coaching staff had done a huge job while preparing for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, as well as during the tournament. 20 Jun 2018
Russian Conductor, Violinist Bashmet to Cheer For Russia at FIFA World Cup

Russian Conductor, Violinist Bashmet to Cheer For Russia at FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 14 (Sputnik) - Russian conductor and violinist Yuri Bashmet said on Thursday that he would root for the Russian national football team at the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup. 14 Jun 2018
'We Want Russians to Be Proud'

'We Want Russians to Be Proud'

Spartak Moscow and Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov said Wednesday that the Russian national football team wanted to make Russians "feel proud" of their performance at the World Cup. 13 Jun 2018
Russia Hold Full Training Session Ahead of Opener

Russia Hold Full Training Session Ahead of Opener

All 23 players of the Russian national football team have trained together ahead of Thursday's World Cup opening match against Saudi Arabia. 13 Jun 2018
Russia hold final training session before opener

Russia hold final training session before opener

All 23 players of the Russian national football team trained together in what was their last training session at their FIFA World Cup base camp in the town of Novogorsk, outside Moscow, ahead of the tournament, a Sputnik correspondent reported Tuesday. 12 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabia Midfielder Al-Shehri Says Russia Strong Defensively Ahead of 2018 World Cup

Saudi Arabia Midfielder Al-Shehri Says Russia Strong Defensively Ahead of 2018 World Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, June 11 (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia midfielder Yahya Al-Shehri said on Monday that the Russian national football team will be very strong defensively at this summer's 2018 FIFA World Cup. 12 Jun 2018
Russia Hold Full-Squad Training Session Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Russia Hold Full-Squad Training Session Ahead of FIFA World Cup

NOVOGORSK, June 11 (Sputnik) - The Russian national football team held a full-squad training session three days before the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Moscow on Thursday, a Sputnik correspondent reported Monday. 11 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
Russia backed to impress at the World Cup

Russia backed to impress at the World Cup

The Russian national football team will “perform well” at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, Amkar Perm captain Petar Zanev told Sputnik on Saturday. 10 Jun 2018

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