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Cherchesov 'deserves credit' for Russia's form

Cherchesov 'deserves credit' for Russia's form

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov deserves credit for the team's top form at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Chairman of the Russian lower house's Sports Committee Mikhail Degtyarev has said. 20 Jun 2018
Putin pleased by Russia win

Putin pleased by Russia win

Russian President Vladimir Putin was unable to watch Russia's win over Egypt, but was glad to her the result. 20 Jun 2018
MMA fighter Monson backing Russia for quarter-finals

MMA fighter Monson backing Russia for quarter-finals

US-Russian mixed martial artist and former grappling and jiu-jitsu world champion Jeff Monson says Russia will "obviously" at least reach the quarter-finals of their home FIFA World Cup. 20 Jun 2018
Cuper to quit his Egypt post after the World Cup

Cuper to quit his Egypt post after the World Cup

Egypt's coaching staff, led by Argentinian coach Hector Cuper, is likely to step down after the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, according to reports. 20 Jun 2018
Over 80,000 pack into Moscow's fanzone for Russia's win over Egypt

Over 80,000 pack into Moscow's fanzone for Russia's win over Egypt

More than 80,000 football fans visited Moscow's FIFA Fan Fest during Tuesday's match between Russia and Egypt, the city's Security Department Head Vladimir Chernikov says. 20 Jun 2018
"Special guy" selected to referee Australia's showdown with Denmark

"Special guy" selected to referee Australia's showdown with Denmark

Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz has been appointed to take charge of Australia's do-or-die match against Denmark tomorrow night. 20 Jun 2018
Dzyuba congratulates Russia on 'Historic' Egypt win

Dzyuba congratulates Russia on 'Historic' Egypt win

Russia striker Artem Dzyuba congratulated his entire nation on the national team's "historic" 3-1 victory over Egypt. 20 Jun 2018
Reaching the knockout stage was Russia's 'minimum target'

Reaching the knockout stage was Russia's 'minimum target'

Russia have achieved their minimum target by qualifying from Group A, according to former Soviet striker and Olympic head coach Valery Gazzaev. 20 Jun 2018
Optus Sport made free until 31 August

Optus Sport made free until 31 August

Optus have announced that they have made Optus Sport available for free to all Australians until 31 August. 20 Jun 2018
World Cup will 'change' Russian perceptions

World Cup will 'change' Russian perceptions

Football fans who have visited the 2018 World Cup in Russia will change their impression of the country and will bring home wonderful memories - according to one British newspaper. 20 Jun 2018
Vukovic: We know we have the whole nation behind us

Vukovic: We know we have the whole nation behind us

Genk goalkeeper Danny Vukovic says the Socceroos know "we have the whole nation behind us" and have been inundated with supportive messages to prove it. 20 Jun 2018
Russia back in Moscow after beating Egypt 3-1

Russia back in Moscow after beating Egypt 3-1

The Russia national football team has returned to their base camp just outside Moscow on Wednesday after winning their second World Cup match against Egypt in Saint Petersburg. 20 Jun 2018
SBS to broadcast all World Cup group games

SBS to broadcast all World Cup group games

Aussie football fans will have more opportunities to view the World Cup after SBS agreed to continue simulcasting the entire Group Stage. 20 Jun 2018
Women of the World Cup: Fan pic special

Women of the World Cup: Fan pic special

Russia 2018 has turned the spotlight on those nations, such as Iran, where watching football can get a women arrested. No such restrictions at the World Cup where female fans from all corners of the globe have unleashed their patriotic pride. 20 Jun 2018
Brave minnows no longer!

Brave minnows no longer!

It’s taken a couple of days to get to this article, with all the travelling, but that’s given me some time to think about our performance in the first match against France... 20 Jun 2018
Iran: 'We have the best fans'

Iran: 'We have the best fans'

Iranian fans have created a party atmosphere in Kazan in the lead-up to their match against Spain. 20 Jun 2018

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