world cup 2018

Ex-Russia coach praises Cheryshev's 'aggression'

Ex-Russia coach praises Cheryshev's 'aggression'

Former Russia head coach Boris Ignatyev said forward Denis Cheryshev gave Russia “aggression", which was noticeable during their 3-1 win over Egypt. 20 Jun 2018
Russia Forward Cheryshev Says No Easy Knockout Stage Opponents For Russia

Russia Forward Cheryshev Says No Easy Knockout Stage Opponents For Russia

ST. PETERSBURG June 20 (Sputnik) -  Russia forwards Denis Cheryshev said Tuesday night that there would be no easy opponents for Russia in the Round of 16. 20 Jun 2018
Russia forward Cheryshev Misses Post-Match Press Conference Due to Doping Test

Russia forward Cheryshev Misses Post-Match Press Conference Due to Doping Test

Man of the match Denis Cheryshev was forced to miss the press conference following his side's 3-1 victory against Egypt because he was selected to undergo a post-match doping test. 20 Jun 2018
Samedov: Russia fulfilled first World Cup goal

Samedov: Russia fulfilled first World Cup goal

Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov said Tuesday night that Russia had fulfilled their first World Cup goal after beating Egypt 3-1 in their Group A encounter. 20 Jun 2018
Poor 10 minute spell led to Egypt's downfall - coach

Poor 10 minute spell led to Egypt's downfall - coach

Egypt head coach Hector Cuper said on Tuesday that 10-minute spell costed his side dearly in the FIFA World Cup match against Russia. 20 Jun 2018
Russia coach: Uruguay 'completely different proposition'

Russia coach: Uruguay 'completely different proposition'

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said Russia's next opponent Uruguay would be a "completely different proposition" than Egypt. 20 Jun 2018
Dzagoev Out of World Cup, Zhirkov’s Participation Uncertain - Russia Head Coach

Dzagoev Out of World Cup, Zhirkov’s Participation Uncertain - Russia Head Coach

ST. PETERSBURG, June 20 (Sputnik) - Russia have been handed a blow with midfielder Alan Dzagoev being ruled out of the rest of tournament, while it is unknown whether Yuri Zhirkov will play any further part in the competition, Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said Tuesday night following his side’s 3-1 win against Egypt. 20 Jun 2018
Egypt Head Coach Does Not Think Egypt Lost Due to 'Lack of Concentration'

Egypt Head Coach Does Not Think Egypt Lost Due to 'Lack of Concentration'

ST. PETERSBURG, June 20 (Sputnik) - Egypt head coach Hector Cuper said Tuesday night that he did not think Egypt lost 3-1 to Russia due to "lack of concentration". 20 Jun 2018
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Says 3-1 Win Over Egypt 'Excellent Result'

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Says 3-1 Win Over Egypt 'Excellent Result'

ST. PETERSBURG, June 20 (Sputnik) - Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets, who is in charge of culture, sports and tourism in the country's government, said Tuesday night that Russia's 3-1 victory over Egypt was an "excellent result". 20 Jun 2018
Egypt Look to End World Cup Campaign ‘in Best Possible Way’ - Head Coach

Egypt Look to End World Cup Campaign ‘in Best Possible Way’ - Head Coach

ST. PETERSBURG, June 20 (Sputnik) - Egypt will try to end their participation at the 2018 World Cup campaign in the best possible way, the team’s head coach Hector Cuper said Tuesday night, following their 3-1 defeat to Russia. 20 Jun 2018
Coach praises Russia for executing game plan against Egypt

Coach praises Russia for executing game plan against Egypt

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchersov said Tuesday night that his team executed their game plan perfectly, as the host nation recorded a 3-1 victory against Egypt on Tuesday in St. Petersburg. 20 Jun 2018
Russia have efficient squad says Cuper

Russia have efficient squad says Cuper

Egypt head coach Hector Cuper said Russia had an efficient team after the hosts recorded a 3-1 win in St. Petersburg on Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Morocco are one of the best teams in Africa says Santos

Morocco are one of the best teams in Africa says Santos

Portugal head coach Fernando Santos was full of praise for his side’s next opponents, as he said Tuesday night that Morocco were "one of the best teams in Africa". 20 Jun 2018
Russia v Egypt pic special

Russia v Egypt pic special

The best of the action from the Saint Petersburg Stadium where host nation Russia defeated Mo Salah's Egypt in Group A. 20 Jun 2018
Cuper happy to resign following loss to Russia

Cuper happy to resign following loss to Russia

Egypt head coach Hector Cuper said Monday that he was “happy to resign” if anyone was displeased with his training methods after Egypt suffered their second straight World Cup defeat. 20 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

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