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Foreign visitors praise security level at World Cup

Foreign visitors praise security level at World Cup

Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev said Friday that foreign visitors had praised the level of security provided at the 2018 World Cup. 6 Jul 2018
Nothing 'shameful' in Russia's performance against Spain

Nothing 'shameful' in Russia's performance against Spain

Lithuania head coach Edgaras Jankauskas told Sputnik on Thursday that there was nothing "shameful" in Russia's performance in their World Cup round of 16 match against Spain. 6 Jul 2018
Belgium Do Not Need Extra Motivation Ahead of World Cup France Quarter-Final - Head Coach

Belgium Do Not Need Extra Motivation Ahead of World Cup France Quarter-Final - Head Coach

KAZAN, July 5 (Sputnik) - Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said on Thursday that his side did not need any extra motivation ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Brazil. 6 Jul 2018
Experience of 2014 World Cup to Help France in Uruguay Quarter-Final - Goalkeeper Lloris

Experience of 2014 World Cup to Help France in Uruguay Quarter-Final - Goalkeeper Lloris

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 5 (Sputnik) - France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said on Thursday that some of his teammates' experience of the 2014 World Cup will help them in the quarter-final match against Uruguay in Nizhny Novgorod on Friday. 6 Jul 2018
Uruguay's Style to Remain Unchanged Without Striker Cavani - France Head Coach

Uruguay's Style to Remain Unchanged Without Striker Cavani - France Head Coach

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 5 (Sputnik) - France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Thursday that even if Uruguay star striker Edinson Cavani missed the World Cup quarter-final against France, Uruguay's style of play was not going to change. 6 Jul 2018
Russian squad heads to Sochi for historic quarter-final

Russian squad heads to Sochi for historic quarter-final

The Russian national football team has departed for Sochi, where they will play Croatia in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. 5 Jul 2018
Nigerian fan seeking asylum in Russia after death threats back home

Nigerian fan seeking asylum in Russia after death threats back home

A Nigerian fan who arrived in Moscow for the 2018 World Cup has asked for political asylum in Russia because his life was threatened in his homeland. 5 Jul 2018
We've changed perceptions of Russia, says Semedov

We've changed perceptions of Russia, says Semedov

Russia's form at their home World Cup and the hospitality shown by local fans have changed the way foreigners see the country for the better, so reckons midfielder Aleksandr Samedov. 5 Jul 2018
Kazan mayor tells bosses to trim working hours on quarter-final day

Kazan mayor tells bosses to trim working hours on quarter-final day

Kazan mayor Ilsur Metshin has advised employers in the city to shorten the working day on Friday, when the city hosts the World Cup quarter-final between Belgium and Brazil. 5 Jul 2018
Dzagoev hoping Russia switch up their tactics against Croatia

Dzagoev hoping Russia switch up their tactics against Croatia

Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev said on Thursday that he hoped the team's performance in their first-ever World Cup quarter-final would not disappoint their fans. 5 Jul 2018
Over five million tourists have visited World Cup host cities

Over five million tourists have visited World Cup host cities

More than five million tourists have visited the Russian cities hosting the matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, say Russia's Federal Tourism Agency. 5 Jul 2018
Neymar mural to be painted in Kazan

Neymar mural to be painted in Kazan

A mural depicting Brazil star striker Neymar is being painted in the Russian city of Kazan, which will host Saturday's quarter-final clash between the five-time former World Cup winners and Belgium. 5 Jul 2018
Dzagoev: 'I'm ready'

Dzagoev: 'I'm ready'

Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev says he's "ready" to play against Croatia in the World Cup quarter-final in Sochi on Sunday. 5 Jul 2018
Alen Dzagoev thanks teammate Ignashevich for playing at the World Cup

Alen Dzagoev thanks teammate Ignashevich for playing at the World Cup

Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev said on Thursday that teammate Sergei Ignashevich deserved a "thank you" for playing at the World Cup at the age of 38. 5 Jul 2018
Juventus want Ronaldo to help them win the Champions League - source

Juventus want Ronaldo to help them win the Champions League - source

Rumors about Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Real Madrid for Italian champions Juventus have grounds, according to a source close to the Italian club's management. 5 Jul 2018
Ronaldo 'agrees to Juventus move' - reports

Ronaldo 'agrees to Juventus move' - reports

Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed a stunning move to Italian champions Juventus, where he will be earning €30 million (almost $47.5 million) per year, Spanish media are reporting tonight. 5 Jul 2018

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