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Russia hold full squad training session ahead of Spain clash

Russia hold full squad training session ahead of Spain clash

All 23 players of the Russian national team took part in the group training session ahead of the FIFA World Cup round of 16 match against Spain, the team said via its official Twitter account on Saturday. 30 Jun 2018
Russia return to Moscow after 3-0 defeat by Uruguay

Russia return to Moscow after 3-0 defeat by Uruguay

The Russian national team has returned to Moscow from Samara, where Stanislav Cherchesov's side played their final Group A match against Uruguay, the team said via its official Twitter account on Monday night. 26 Jun 2018
Russian spaceman sends Russia 'cosmic energy'

Russian spaceman sends Russia 'cosmic energy'

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev recorded a video on Thursday from the International Space Station (ISS), in which he wished the Russian national team "cosmic energy." 21 Jun 2018
Russia make World Cup breakthrough - FC Anzhi Head Coach

Russia make World Cup breakthrough - FC Anzhi Head Coach

Russia have made a breakthrough at the FIFA World Cup, Anzhi Makhachkala head coach Magomed Adiyev said. 21 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
Salah Left on Bench to protect him for Russia - Egypt Head Coach

Salah Left on Bench to protect him for Russia - Egypt Head Coach

Egypt's star striker Mohamed Salah was left on the bench during the team's 1-0 defeat by Uruguay in their first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup to ensure that he plays against Russia in their next match, Egypt head coach Hector Cuper said Friday. 16 Jun 2018
One and done? Putin unlikely to attend Russia's second match

One and done? Putin unlikely to attend Russia's second match

Russian President Vladimir Putin does not plan to come to St. Petersburg for a World Cup match between national football teams of Russia and Egypt scheduled for June 19, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Putin Has Positive Emotions After Russia-Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup Opening Game -Kremlin

Putin Has Positive Emotions After Russia-Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup Opening Game -Kremlin

MOSCOW, June 15 (Sputnik) - The opening match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, during which Russia beat Saudi Arabia, gave Russian President Vladimir Putin positive emotions, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday. 15 Jun 2018
Russian Upper House Speaker to Visit FIFA World Cup Host City of Saransk - Press Service

Russian Upper House Speaker to Visit FIFA World Cup Host City of Saransk - Press Service

MOSCOW, June 15 (Sputnik) - Russian Federation Council speaker Valentina Matvienko will visit Russia's Republic of Mordovia, where World Cup host city of Saransk is located, on Friday, the Federation Council press service said. 15 Jun 2018
China Wishes Successful 2018 FIFA World Cup, Good Luck to Russia National Team – Statement

China Wishes Successful 2018 FIFA World Cup, Good Luck to Russia National Team – Statement

BEIJING, June 15 (Sputnik) – Chinese Vice Premier Sun Chunlan wished a successful 2018 FIFA World Cup and good luck to the Russian national team during her meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Chinese State Council said on Friday in a statement. 15 Jun 2018
Dakar Rally Winner Karyakin to Support Russia at FIFA World Cup Despite 'Mockery'

Dakar Rally Winner Karyakin to Support Russia at FIFA World Cup Despite 'Mockery'

Russian quadracyclist and 2017 Dakar Rally winner Sergey Karyakin told Sputnik on Thursday that he believed in the Russian national team and would support them during this summer's FIFA World Cup despite "mockery" aimed at the squad. 14 Jun 2018
Russia to Play Under Special Pressure in World Cup Opening Game – Saudi Arabia Head Coach

Russia to Play Under Special Pressure in World Cup Opening Game – Saudi Arabia Head Coach

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - The Russian national team will experience a special kind of pressure during their World Cup opening game against Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia head coach Juan Antonio Pizzi said on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabia Head Coach Says Team to 'Impose Our Style' on Russia in World Cup Opener

Saudi Arabia Head Coach Says Team to 'Impose Our Style' on Russia in World Cup Opener

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia will look to impose their style of play on the Russian national team in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, Saudi Arabia head coach Juan Antonio Pizzi said on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
Dzyuba: We know we're unlikely to win

Dzyuba: We know we're unlikely to win

The Russian national football team players are all realists and understand that they are not among the favorites to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup, but they want to reach the knockout stage, Russia striker Artem Dzyuba said. 12 Jun 2018
Putin Says Expects Russian National Team to Succeed at FIFA World Cup

Putin Says Expects Russian National Team to Succeed at FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 7 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he expected the Russian national team to succeed and show its best qualities during the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia. 7 Jun 2018
Ex-Bulgaria Defender Sirakov Says Russia to Reach Knockout Stage at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Ex-Bulgaria Defender Sirakov Says Russia to Reach Knockout Stage at 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - Former Amkar Perm and Bulgaria defender Zahari Sirakov told Sputnik Wednesday that the Russian national team could reach the knockout stage at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 6 Jun 2018

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