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Putin to Attend Opening Match of FIFA World Cup Between Russia, Saudi Arabia - Kremlin

Putin to Attend Opening Match of FIFA World Cup Between Russia, Saudi Arabia - Kremlin

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - The Kremlin confirmed on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin would attend the opening ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the opening match between Russia and Saudi Arabia on Thursday. 13 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
Russian Football Union Vice President Hopes for 'Good Result' for Russia at FIFA World Cup

Russian Football Union Vice President Hopes for 'Good Result' for Russia at FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Vice President of the Russian Football Union Sergey Anokhin told Sputnik Wednesday that he hoped that the Russian national football team would produce a "good result" at the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup. 13 Jun 2018
Putin Welcomes Opportunity to Discuss Bilateral Relations With Rwandan President

Putin Welcomes Opportunity to Discuss Bilateral Relations With Rwandan President

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday told his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame that he welcomed the opportunity to discuss the bilateral relations and expressed hope that Kagame would enjoy his time in Moscow. 13 Jun 2018
Polish National Team Arrives in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Polish National Team Arrives in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - The Polish national football team has landed in Russia ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off in Moscow on Thursday, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
Over 700,000 Fans to descend on St. Petersburg

Over 700,000 Fans to descend on St. Petersburg

More than 700,000 international supporters are expected to visit Russia's second largest city of St. Petersburg during the FIFA World Cup which kicks off in Russia on Thursday, the city's Deputy Governor Vladimir Kirillov said on Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
Uruguay and Egypt to Train at Yekaterinburg Arena ahead of showdown

Uruguay and Egypt to Train at Yekaterinburg Arena ahead of showdown

The Uruguayan and Egyptian national football teams will train at the Yekaterinburg Arena ahead of their first FIFA World Cup game. 13 Jun 2018
UK Singer Williams Urges Russian Fans to 'Pray for a Miracle'

UK Singer Williams Urges Russian Fans to 'Pray for a Miracle'

UK pop singer Robbie Williams said Wednesday that Russian football fans should "pray for a miracle" at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 13 Jun 2018
Hierro replaces Lopetegui as Spain head coach

Hierro replaces Lopetegui as Spain head coach

Spain's sporting director Fernando Hierro has been appointed the national team's new head coach following the firing of Julen Lopetegui a day before the World Cup kick-off. 13 Jun 2018
6,000 Uruguayan Fans Expected in Yekaterinburg

6,000 Uruguayan Fans Expected in Yekaterinburg

A total of 6,000 Uruguayan fans are expected to travel to the Russian city of Yekaterinburg for their team’s match against Egypt set to be held on Friday, Deputy Governor of the Sverdlovsk Region, of which Yekaterinburg is the capital, Sergey Schwindt said on Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
UK Singer Williams backing Germany

UK Singer Williams backing Germany

UK pop singer Robbie Williams is backing Germany to retain their World Cup title in Russia. 13 Jun 2018
Spain sack Lopetegui and hire Hierro on World Cup eve

Spain sack Lopetegui and hire Hierro on World Cup eve

Spain have replaced head coach Julen Lopetegui with Fernando Hierro just over 24 hours before the start of the World Cup. 13 Jun 2018
UK singer Robbie Williams buzzing for opening ceremony

UK singer Robbie Williams buzzing for opening ceremony

UK pop singer Robbie Williams has promised "high-quality entertainment" ahead of performing at the World Cup's opening ceremony. 13 Jun 2018
Mariinsky Theatre Artistic Director Says Russia Have to 'Fight' at FIFA World Cup

Mariinsky Theatre Artistic Director Says Russia Have to 'Fight' at FIFA World Cup

Mariinsky Theatre artistic director and conductor Valery Gergiev said on Wednesday that the Russian national football team had to "fight" at the upcoming FIFA World Cup. 13 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

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