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Ki Sung-Yueng hopes fans can help the atmosphere

Ki Sung-Yueng hopes fans can help the atmosphere

South Korea midfielder and captain Ki Sung-yueng said on Sunday that it was good to see a lot of fans ahead of his side's first World Cup match against Sweden. 18 Jun 2018
Neymar not 100% fit for Switzerland match

Neymar not 100% fit for Switzerland match

Brazil head coach Tite said Saturday that forward Neymar had not fully recovered ahead of the team's first World Cup match against Switzerland at Rostov Arena on Sunday. 17 Jun 2018
Low: Portugal v Spain was ‘a game between champions’

Low: Portugal v Spain was ‘a game between champions’

Germany head coach Joachim Low said on Saturday that Portugal’s match against Spain was "a game between champions", as his side continue their preparations for Sunday’s FIFA World Cup match against Mexico. 16 Jun 2018
Ex-French President Sarkozy revels in the atmosphere

Ex-French President Sarkozy revels in the atmosphere

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy said that the atmosphere was fantastic at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the press service of Tatarstan Republic’s President said Saturday. 16 Jun 2018
Costa Rica coach Ramirez: First World Cup Match 'Always Crucial'

Costa Rica coach Ramirez: First World Cup Match 'Always Crucial'

Costa Rica head coach Oscar Ramirez said Saturday that the first World Cup match was always "crucial". 16 Jun 2018
Boussoufa Says Morocco's Loss to Iran Was Unexpected

Boussoufa Says Morocco's Loss to Iran Was Unexpected

Morocco midfielder Mbark Boussoufa said Friday that his side's loss to Iran in their first 2018 World Cup match was unexpected for everyone. 16 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
Queiroz expects 'football gods' to be on Iran's side

Queiroz expects 'football gods' to be on Iran's side

Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz said Thursday that he expected that "football gods" would be on Iran's side at the upcoming World Cup in Russia. 15 Jun 2018
France Head Coach Deschamps Says Squad Not in Best Form Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

France Head Coach Deschamps Says Squad Not in Best Form Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - France head coach Didier Deschamps said Monday his squad's form left something to be desired, just a few days before the 2018 World Cup kicks off in Russia. 12 Jun 2018
‘Carnival Atmosphere’ to Be Created in St. Petersburg for World Cup Fans - Authorities

‘Carnival Atmosphere’ to Be Created in St. Petersburg for World Cup Fans - Authorities

ST. PETERSBURG, May 30 (Sputnik) - Visiting football fans will be able to enjoy a real sporting ‘carnival atmosphere’ in St. Petersburg during this summer’s FIFA World Cup, city's Vice Governor Vladimir Kirillov said on Wednesday.  31 May 2018
Foreigners With Fan IDs Able to Enter Russia from Belarus Without Visa – Official

Foreigners With Fan IDs Able to Enter Russia from Belarus Without Visa – Official

MINSK, May 29 (Sputnik) - Foreign citizens with Fan IDs, coming for the FIFA World Cup through Belarus, will be able to enter Russia without a Russian visa, as visa-free entry from Belarus to Russia will come into force on June 4, Head of the Belarusian Interior Ministry's Department of Citizenship and Migration Aleksey Begun told Sputnik on Tuesday. 30 May 2018