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FIFA President Wishes 'All The Best' to Spain, Former Head Coach Lopetegui

FIFA President Wishes 'All The Best' to Spain, Former Head Coach Lopetegui

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday he wished Spain’s football team all the best at the upcoming World Cup as well as to Julen Lopetegui with his new role at Real Madrid. 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
Uzbek President to Attend FIFA World Cup Opening in Moscow - Spokesman

Uzbek President to Attend FIFA World Cup Opening in Moscow - Spokesman

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will attend the opening ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Moscow, the president’s press secretary Komil Allamjonov said Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabia Aiming to Reach FIFA World Cup Final – Defender Hawsawi

Saudi Arabia Aiming to Reach FIFA World Cup Final – Defender Hawsawi

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia are aiming to reach the World Cup, the team's defender Omar Hawsawi said on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabia Head Coach Says Russia ‘Hardest Rival’ in World Cup Group Stage

Saudi Arabia Head Coach Says Russia ‘Hardest Rival’ in World Cup Group Stage

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Russia will be Saudi Arabia’s “hardest rival” in the World Cup group stage, Saudi Arabia head coach Juan Antonio Pizzi said on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
FIFA President Congratulates Hierro With Appointment as Spain Head Coach

FIFA President Congratulates Hierro With Appointment as Spain Head Coach

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated Fernando Hierro on Wednesday, who replaced Julen Lopetegui as the head coach of the Spanish national team. 14 Jun 2018
Portuguese Fan Arrives in Russia by Bicycle for FIFA World Cup

Portuguese Fan Arrives in Russia by Bicycle for FIFA World Cup

MADRID, June 13 (Sputnik) - An employee of the mayor’s office in the Portuguese city of Alenquer, Helder Batista, said Wednesday that he had arrived in Russia for the World Cup by bicycle. 14 Jun 2018
England Captain Kane Says Team Given 'Warm Welcome' in Russia

England Captain Kane Says Team Given 'Warm Welcome' in Russia

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - England captain Harry Kane said on Wednesday that the team had given a "warm welcome" in Russia ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 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
Majority of Foreign 2018 FIFA World Cup Fans Hail From Latin America - Fan Embassy

Majority of Foreign 2018 FIFA World Cup Fans Hail From Latin America - Fan Embassy

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - The majority of football fans that are coming to Russia to attend the FIFA World Cup will be from Latin America, the Head of Football Supporters Europe (FSE) Elena Yerkina told Sputnik on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
About 800 People Involved in 2018 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony - Director

About 800 People Involved in 2018 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony - Director

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - About 800 people are involved in the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony, which will take place in Moscow on Thursday, the director of the ceremony, Felix Mikhailov, said on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
Belgian National Football Team Arrives in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Belgian National Football Team Arrives in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - The Belgian national football team has arrived in Russia ahead of the FIFA World Cup, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
German Fans Purchased 79,000 Tickets for FIFA World Cup Matches in Russia - DFB

German Fans Purchased 79,000 Tickets for FIFA World Cup Matches in Russia - DFB

VATUTINKI, June 13 (Sputnik) - German supporters have bought a total of 79,000 tickets for FIFA World Cup matches, the President of the German Football Association (DFB), Reinhard Grindel, said on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
Brazil Midfielder Fred Misses Training Again Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Brazil Midfielder Fred Misses Training Again Ahead of FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Shakhtar Donetsk and Brazil midfielder Fred, who is still recovering from injury, missed another training session at the team's base camp in Sochi, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
Turkish Referee Cakir to Officiate Morocco-Iran Match

Turkish Referee Cakir to Officiate Morocco-Iran Match

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - A team of Turkish referees led by Cuneyt Cakir will officiate the 2018 FIFA World Cup match between Iran and Morocco, the Iranian team said via their official Twitter account on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
England Midfielder Dier Hopes Supporters See Team's Progress at FIFA World Cup

England Midfielder Dier Hopes Supporters See Team's Progress at FIFA World Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, June 13 (Sputnik) - England midfielder Eric Dier said on Wednesday that he hoped his country’s fans would be able to see the team's evolution at this summer's FIFA World Cup, which will start on Thursday. 14 Jun 2018

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