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Russia coach Cherchesov says ‘not a therapist’ to reassure fans

Russia coach Cherchesov says ‘not a therapist’ to reassure fans

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Tuesday that he was not a therapist who could reassure the fans ahead of the upcoming World Cup, stressing that the onus was on the team to do just this with the way they play. 6 Jun 2018
Russia should not be judged by friendly results - Lunev

Russia should not be judged by friendly results - Lunev

Russia goalkeeper Andrey Lunev said there was room for improvement but his team should not be judged just by their result. 6 Jun 2018
Turkey Coach Lucescu hopes Russia reach World Cup Semis

Turkey Coach Lucescu hopes Russia reach World Cup Semis

Turkey head coach Mircea Lucescu said on Tuesday he was “a Russian fan” and he hoped Stanislav Cherchesov’s side could reach the World Cup semi-finals. 6 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince to attend 2018 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince to attend 2018 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony

The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed Bin Salman will attend the opening match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 6 Jun 2018
Russia held to 1-1 draw by Turkey in WC warm-up

Russia held to 1-1 draw by Turkey in WC warm-up

World Cup hosts Russia were held to a 1-1 draw by Turkey in their final pre-World Cup friendly at the VEB Arena in Moscow on Tuesday. 6 Jun 2018
Multilingual Call Center to Work in Volgograd 24/7 During FIFA World Cup - Authorities

Multilingual Call Center to Work in Volgograd 24/7 During FIFA World Cup - Authorities

VOLGOGRAD, June 5 (Sputnik) -  A round-the-clock multilingual call center have started working in the southern Russian city of Volgograd ahead of the FIFA World Cup, the region's Deputy Governor Vladimir Popkov told Sputnik Tuesday. 5 Jun 2018
Five danger men from Group A

Five danger men from Group A

The World Cup is the stage for each country's biggest players to shine and Group A is no different, with some truly world class talent in and around the sidelines waiting to strut their stuff. 5 Jun 2018
Egypt match to be ‘key'

Egypt match to be ‘key'

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Lokomotiv Moscow and former Russia head coach Yuri Semin said on Monday that the match against Egypt would be Russia’s “key” group-stage game at this summer’s FIFA World Cup. 4 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabia Names Final 23-man Squad for FIFA World Cup in Russia

Saudi Arabia Names Final 23-man Squad for FIFA World Cup in Russia

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia head coach Juan Antonio Pizzi has named his final 23-man squad that will travel to Russia for the FIFA World Cup this summer, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation announced on its official website Sunday. 4 Jun 2018
Guerrero at the double as Peru smash Saudi Arabia

Guerrero at the double as Peru smash Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia lost 3-0 to Peru in a friendly match held in Switzerland on Sunday ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup. 4 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabia midfielder knows no one in Russia's squad

Saudi Arabia midfielder knows no one in Russia's squad

Saudi Arabia midfielder Taisir Al-Jassim told Sputnik on Sunday that he did not know any of the players in Russia's 2018 FIFA World Cup squad. 4 Jun 2018
Russia vow to “Look Fresher” in next Matches

Russia vow to “Look Fresher” in next Matches

NOVOGORSK, June 3 (Sputnik) - Spartak Moscow and Russia defender Ilya Kutepov said on Sunday the national team would “look fresher” in their upcoming matches, as their training sessions become less intense. 3 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabia 'Tough Opposition'

Saudi Arabia 'Tough Opposition'

NOVOGORSK, June 2 (Sputnik) -  Russia defender Andrei Semyonov said on Saturday that Saudi Arabia would be “difficult opponents” at the upcoming FIFA World Cup. 2 Jun 2018
A bluffer's guide to Group A

A bluffer's guide to Group A

Group A kicks off the World Cup's festivities with three unique and challenging sides coming up against hosts Russia. 30 May 2018
No Pushovers in Russia's World Cup Group - Head Coach

No Pushovers in Russia's World Cup Group - Head Coach

INNSBRUCK, May 29 (Sputnik) - Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said Tuesday that he would not underestimate his team's opponents at the group stage of the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup. 29 May 2018
Russia Favorites Against Saudi Arabia Even Without Kokorin - Italy Coach

Russia Favorites Against Saudi Arabia Even Without Kokorin - Italy Coach

ST. GALLEN, May 29 (Sputnik) - Zenit St. Petersburg forward Aleksander Kokorin's injury has weakened the Russian national football team, but they still will be the favorites to win their match against Saudi Arabia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Italy head coach Roberto Mancini, who terminated his contract with Zenit earlier in May, said Monday night. 29 May 2018

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