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Schwarzer to pick FIFA Goalkeeper of Year nominees

Schwarzer to pick FIFA Goalkeeper of Year nominees

Mark Schwarzer has been named on the panel that will pick the shortlist of candidates for the Best FIFA Goalkeeper of 2018 award. 4 Jul 2018
Messi Not Only One to Blame For Argentina Defeat - Ex-Spartak Bracamonte

Messi Not Only One to Blame For Argentina Defeat - Ex-Spartak Bracamonte

MOSCOW, June 21 (Sputnik) - Former Spartak Moscow striker Hector Bracamonte told Sputnik on Thursday that the entire Argentina squad played badly in their encounter with Croatia. 22 Jun 2018
Fedun hopes Russia face Portugal in knockout stages

Fedun hopes Russia face Portugal in knockout stages

Spartak Moscow's Owner Leonid Fedun told a Sputnik correspondent on Tuesday that he hoped Russia would face Portugal in the Round of 16 at this summer's FIFA World Cup. 20 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
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
Midfielder Zobnin Admits Russia Need to Improve in Attack Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Midfielder Zobnin Admits Russia Need to Improve in Attack Ahead of FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 7 (Sputnik) - The Russian national football team need to improve their attacking play as the team are not creating enough chances, Russia midfielder Roman Zobnin said Thursday. 8 Jun 2018
Russia Defender Kutepov Says Team Taking Criticism Calmly

Russia Defender Kutepov Says Team Taking Criticism Calmly

MOSCOW, June 7 (Sputnik) - Russia defender Ilya Kutepov said on Thursday that the team was taking criticism in a relaxed way and would look to correct any mistakes before the start of 2018 FIFA World Cup. 8 Jun 2018
Spartak Hockey Coach Yepanchintsev Hopes Cherchesov Remains Calm During FIFA World Cup

Spartak Hockey Coach Yepanchintsev Hopes Cherchesov Remains Calm During FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - Spartak Moscow ice hockey head coach Vadim Yepanchintsev told Sputnik on Wednesday that he hoped Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov remained calm during the upcoming FIFA World Cup. 6 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
Dzyuba, Kutepov, Gabulov Named in final Russia squad

Dzyuba, Kutepov, Gabulov Named in final Russia squad

MOSCOW, June 3 (Sputnik) - On loan Arsenal Tula forward Artem Dzyuba, Spartak Moscow defender Ilya Kutepov and Club Brugge goalkeeper Vladimir Gabulov have been included in Russia's 2018 FIFA World Cup squad, the Russian Football Union announced on its official website on Sunday. 3 Jun 2018
Both Russia, Serbia Need to Show Team Spirit - Vidic

Both Russia, Serbia Need to Show Team Spirit - Vidic

MOSCOW, May 31 (Sputnik) - It will be crucial both for the Russian and Serbian national football teams to show great team spirit at this summer's FIFA World Cup, former Spartak Moscow and Serbia defender Nemanja Vidic said Thursday. 1 Jun 2018
Ex-Serbia Defender Envies Russia Veteran's return

Ex-Serbia Defender Envies Russia Veteran's return

MOSCOW, May 31 (Sputnik) - Former Spartak Moscow and Serbia defender Nemanja Vidic said Thursday that he was surprised to learn about CSKA Moscow defender Sergei Ignashevich's comeback to the Russian national team and that he would also like to be able to play for Serbia. 31 May 2018
Russia Midfielder Samedov Says Egypt Star Salah's Injury in Champions League 'Game Moment'

Russia Midfielder Samedov Says Egypt Star Salah's Injury in Champions League 'Game Moment'

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL (Austria), May 29 (Sputnik) - Spartak Moscow and Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov told Sputnik Tuesday that Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos's tackle of Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah, that left the Egypt star injured, in Saturday's Champions League final was nothing more than a "game moment." 29 May 2018
Russia to Get Past Group Stage, Germany to Face Brazil in World Cup Final - Dasaev

Russia to Get Past Group Stage, Germany to Face Brazil in World Cup Final - Dasaev

MOSCOW, May 27 (Sputnik) - Former Soviet Union goalkeeper Rinat Dasaev told Sputnik on Sunday that Russia should get past the group stage at this summer's FIFA World Cup and that Germany would meet Brazil in the final. 28 May 2018