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Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Heads to Moscow for Opening Ceremony

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Heads to Moscow for Opening Ceremony

The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed Bin Salman is in Moscow to hold talks with the Russian President and attend the World Cup opening ceremony. 14 Jun 2018
Belgium out to 'enjoy' World Cup

Belgium out to 'enjoy' World Cup

Players of the Belgian national football team told Belgian media on Thursday that they were going to "enjoy" the World Cup. 14 Jun 2018
Schwarzer: Ryan mentally prepared for World Cup

Schwarzer: Ryan mentally prepared for World Cup

Australia’s most capped Socceroo, Mark Schwarzer has lauded Mat Ryan’s resilience and has earmarked the national team goal keeper as a key player ahead of the 2018 Russia World Cup. 14 Jun 2018
Russian ref selected for Morocco v Iran

Russian ref selected for Morocco v Iran

Russian referee Sergei Karasev was appointed to officiate the group stage match between Morocco and Iran, FIFA said on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
Uruguay Defender Gimenez Extends Atletico Contract

Uruguay Defender Gimenez Extends Atletico Contract

Uruguay defender Jose Maria Gimenez has extended his contract with Atletico Madrid until 2023. 14 Jun 2018
Kyrgyz Leader Leaves for Moscow to Attend FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony

Kyrgyz Leader Leaves for Moscow to Attend FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony

Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov has left for Moscow to take part in the opening ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the presidential press service said on Thursday. 14 Jun 2018
Australia above Germany: The complete World Cup form guide

Australia above Germany: The complete World Cup form guide

Australia are heading into the Word Cup in hotter form than the 2014 winners and top-ranked team, Germany. 14 Jun 2018
Popovic: How Socceroos can shock France

Popovic: How Socceroos can shock France

Germany 2006 World Cup defender Tony Popovic, says the Socceroos can cause a shock against France in their opening group game in Russia. 14 Jun 2018
Barcelona, Brazil Midfielder Paulinho ‘Saddened’ by Events in Spanish Team

Barcelona, Brazil Midfielder Paulinho ‘Saddened’ by Events in Spanish Team

SOCHI, June 13 (Sputnik) - Barcelona and Brazil midfielder Paulinho said on Wednesday that he was "saddened" by the latest developments in the Spanish national team. 14 Jun 2018
Grass at Germany's Training Center 'Too Long' But Center 'Very Good' Overall - Head Coach

Grass at Germany's Training Center 'Too Long' But Center 'Very Good' Overall - Head Coach

VATUTINKI, June 13 (Sputnik) - Germany head coach Joachim Low said on Wednesday that the grass at the team’s training ground was a little bit too long but the training center was "very good" overall. 14 Jun 2018
Russia to Play Under Special Pressure in World Cup Opening Game – Saudi Arabia Head Coach

Russia to Play Under Special Pressure in World Cup Opening Game – Saudi Arabia Head Coach

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - The Russian national team will experience a special kind of pressure during their World Cup opening game against Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia head coach Juan Antonio Pizzi said on Wednesday. 14 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
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