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Akinfeev: It's a mistake to single out Salah

Akinfeev: It's a mistake to single out Salah

Russia goalkeeper and captain Igor Akinfeev both say the team should not single out Egypt striker Mohamed Salah and forget about the rest of the Egyptian team ahead of their Group A match, which is set to be held in St. Petersburg on Tuesday. 18 Jun 2018
'We know how to deal with Salah'

'We know how to deal with Salah'

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov says he knows how to play against Egypt striker Mohamed Salah when the teams meet in their second group game. 18 Jun 2018
England striker Rashford continues training

England striker Rashford continues training

Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford continues to train with the rest of the team ahead of their first FIFA World Cup match against Tunisia on Tuesday (AEST). 17 Jun 2018
Injured Dzagoev stays behind in Moscow

Injured Dzagoev stays behind in Moscow

CSKA Moscow and Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev will not travel to St. Petersburg ahead of Russia's FIFA World Cup match against Egypt, the national team said on Sunday. 17 Jun 2018
Almost 67,000 attend St. Petersburg's Fan Fest on opening day

Almost 67,000 attend St. Petersburg's Fan Fest on opening day

Almost 67,000 people attended the 2018 FIFA World Cup fan fest in the Russian city of St. Petersburg on its opening day, the organizers' press service said Friday. 15 Jun 2018
Psychic cat predicts Iran win

Psychic cat predicts Iran win

Achilles the psychic cat, has predicted Iran will defeat Morocco on Saturday morning (AEST) 15 Jun 2018
Oracle cat to predict Morocco v Iran result

Oracle cat to predict Morocco v Iran result

Achilles the cat, who lives at St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum and serves as the animal oracle for the FIFA World Cup, will predict the winner of the match between Morocco and Iran later on Friday, St. Petersburg's Committee for Tourism Development said Friday. 15 Jun 2018
Renard Says Iran Match 'Moment of Truth' for Team

Renard Says Iran Match 'Moment of Truth' for Team

Morocco head coach Herve Renard said on Thursday that his team's first FIFA World Cup match against Iran on Friday will become the "moment of truth" for his team at the tournament in Russia. 15 Jun 2018
About 60,000 Fans to Attend Morocco v Iran

About 60,000 Fans to Attend Morocco v Iran

City authorities expect up to 60,000 spectators to attend the match between Iran and Morocco at the St. Petersburg Stadium on Friday, the city's Deputy Governor Igor Albin said Thursday. 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
Butland: We're sleeping okay despite Russia's bright 'white nights'

Butland: We're sleeping okay despite Russia's bright 'white nights'

England goalkeeper Jack Butland says the Three Lions are sleeping well, despite the near-perpetual hours of daylight they are encountering in St. Petersburg. 13 Jun 2018
South Korea Arrive in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

South Korea Arrive in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - The South Korean national football team has arrived in Russia ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Croatia Forward Kramaric Says Team Has Great Expectations From 2018 FIFA World Cup

Croatia Forward Kramaric Says Team Has Great Expectations From 2018 FIFA World Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, June 11 (Sputnik) - Croatia forward Andrej Kramaric said Monday that the team had great expectations from the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia and could achieve a lot at the tournament. 12 Jun 2018
Moscow to hold opening WC gala concert in Red Square

Moscow to hold opening WC gala concert in Red Square

A unique gala concert will take place in Moscow's Red Square on June 13, which will be a prelude to the opening of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 11 Jun 2018
Oracle Cat to Predict Opening Match Winner

Oracle Cat to Predict Opening Match Winner

Achilles the cat, who lives at St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum and serves as the animal oracle for the upcoming World Cup, will predict the winner of the opening match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia, St. Petersburg's Committee for Tourism Development said on Friday. 9 Jun 2018
EgyptAir to Put On Charters to Russian Cities Hosting Egypt Games

EgyptAir to Put On Charters to Russian Cities Hosting Egypt Games

CAIRO, June 6 (Sputnik) - Egyptian airline company EgyptAir intends to put on 19 charter flights to Russian cities which will host World Cup matches involving Egypt, EgyptAir CEO Safwat Musallam said on Wednesday. 7 Jun 2018

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