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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
FIFA World Cup Oracle Cat Predicts Russia's Victory in Opening Match Against Saudi Arabia

FIFA World Cup Oracle Cat Predicts Russia's Victory in Opening Match Against Saudi Arabia

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Achilles the cat, who lives at St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum and serves as the animal oracle for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup, predicted Russia's victory over Saudi Arabia in the opening match of the tournament, a Sputnik correspondent reported Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
Samedov: We need 'Positive Vibes'

Samedov: We need 'Positive Vibes'

Spartak Moscow and Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov said on Wednesday that the team needed "more positive vibes" ahead of 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
Saudi Arabia arrive in Moscow ahead of Russia WC match

Saudi Arabia arrive in Moscow ahead of Russia WC match

Saudi Arabian arrived in Moscow ahead of their first match of the 2018 World Cup against Russia on June 14, the team posted on their official Twitter account on Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Referee Pitana Ready for Pressure of Officiating FIFA World Cup Opener - RFU Head Referee

Referee Pitana Ready for Pressure of Officiating FIFA World Cup Opener - RFU Head Referee

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - Argentine referee Nestor Pitana, who will officiate the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening match between Saudi Arabia and Russia, will be ready to withstand the pressure from spectators, Head of the Russian Football Union’s Referees Committee, Nikolai Levnikov, told Sputnik Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Argentine Referee Pitana to Officiate 2018 FIFA World Cup Opening Match

Argentine Referee Pitana to Officiate 2018 FIFA World Cup Opening Match

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - A team of Argentine referees led by Nestor Pitana will officiate the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia, FIFA said via its official Twitter account Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Argentine Referee Pitana to Officiate 2018 FIFA World Cup Opening Match

Argentine Referee Pitana to Officiate 2018 FIFA World Cup Opening Match

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - A team of Argentine referees led by Nestor Pitana will officiate the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia, FIFA said via its official Twitter account Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Gallery: Every stadium at the 2018 World Cup

Gallery: Every stadium at the 2018 World Cup

Take a look at all the grounds which will be hosting games in Russia. Pictures by Getty Images. 12 Jun 2018
Lunev: "The Saudis won't sit back"

Lunev: "The Saudis won't sit back"

The Saudi Arabia national team prefers to play attacking football instead of sitting back in defense, which is why it will be great playing against them at the World Cup, Zenit St. Petersburg and Russia goalkeeper Andrey Lunev said 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
Midfielder Otayf Says Saudi Arabia Want to Reach Knockout Stage at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Midfielder Otayf Says Saudi Arabia Want to Reach Knockout Stage at 2018 FIFA World Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, June 11 (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia midfielder Abdullah Otayf said Monday that his team wants to make their fans happy and reach the knockout stage at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 12 Jun 2018
AC Milan Head Coach to Watch Russia's Golovin During World Cup Opening Match - Reports

AC Milan Head Coach to Watch Russia's Golovin During World Cup Opening Match - Reports

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) -  AC Milan head coach Gennaro Gattuso and sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli are going to attend the opening match of the FIFA World Cup between Russia and Saudi Arabia in Moscow in order to watch the hosts' midfielder Aleksandr Golovin in action, the Italian media reported on Sunday. 11 Jun 2018
Russia should focus on beating Saudi Arabia - Desailly

Russia should focus on beating Saudi Arabia - Desailly

Former France midfielder and 1998 FIFA World Cup champion Marcel Desailly said on Sunday that Russia's players should focus on winning their first match of the tournament against Saudi Arabia, and not think about their chances of getting past the group stage. 11 Jun 2018
Russia to reach knockout stage of World Cup - Kerzhakov

Russia to reach knockout stage of World Cup - Kerzhakov

Former Russia forward Aleksandr Kerzhakov said on Sunday that Russia should reach the knockout stage at the upcoming FIFA World Cup. 11 Jun 2018
Goalkeeper Gabulov urges fans to support Russia

Goalkeeper Gabulov urges fans to support Russia

MOSCOW, June 10 (Sputnik) - Russia goalkeeper Vladimir Gabulov, who is part of Russia's World Cup squad, sent out a plea to Russia's fans on Sunday, saying the players need their belief and support, with the World Cup just days away. 11 Jun 2018

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