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'We Want Russians to Be Proud'

'We Want Russians to Be Proud'

Spartak Moscow and Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov said Wednesday that the Russian national football team wanted to make Russians "feel proud" of their performance at the World Cup. 13 Jun 2018
Samedov: We need 'Positive Vibes'

Samedov: We need 'Positive Vibes'

Spartak Moscow and Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov said on Wednesday that the team needed "more positive vibes" ahead of the World Cup. 13 Jun 2018
Russia Head Coach aiming to change fans' attitude

Russia Head Coach aiming to change fans' attitude

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said Wednesday that the national team had a chance to earn praise and not criticism at the FIFA World Cup, which gets underway in Moscow on Thursday. 13 Jun 2018
Want to follow the World Cup from every angle? Sportsmate’s got an app for that!

Want to follow the World Cup from every angle? Sportsmate’s got an app for that!

Russia 2018 is only hours way, and so now the planning begins - when are the games? Who's in the squads? What's your nation's draw like? 13 Jun 2018
England's training pitch surrounded by a high fence

England's training pitch surrounded by a high fence

England have had their World Cup training pitch surrounded by a high fence. 13 Jun 2018
UK Bans Over 1,200 Troublemakers From the World Cup

UK Bans Over 1,200 Troublemakers From the World Cup

The UK Football Banning Orders Authority, which operates under the UK Home Office, banned over 1,200 Britons with a record of football-related disorder from attending the FIFA World Cup. 13 Jun 2018
Salah returns! Egypt star is back in training

Salah returns! Egypt star is back in training

Mohamed Salah, who sustained a shoulder injury in late May, has trained with the rest of Egypt's national team for the first time since their arrival in Russia. 13 Jun 2018
Over 10,000 Foreign Fans to Come to Samara for Costa Rica v Serbia

Over 10,000 Foreign Fans to Come to Samara for Costa Rica v Serbia

More than 10,000 foreign fans will travel to the Russian city of Samara for the 2018 FIFA World Cup match between Costa Rica and Serbia, acting Deputy Governor of the Samara Region Alexander Fetisov said Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
Germany prepare for battle

Germany prepare for battle

World champions Germany have held their first training session in front of a wild crowd today after arriving in Russia to defend their 2014 title. 13 Jun 2018
Russian Opera Singer Garifullina Happy’ to Take Part in Opening Ceremony

Russian Opera Singer Garifullina Happy’ to Take Part in Opening Ceremony

Russian opera singer Aida Garifullina said on Wednesday that she “loved” football and was “happy” to perform at the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony. 13 Jun 2018
Press Center Opens in Rostov-on-Don Ahead of World Cup

Press Center Opens in Rostov-on-Don Ahead of World Cup

The city multimedia press center opened in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don a day before the start of the FIFA World Cup, a Sputnik correspondent reported Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
Security boosted at over 170 venues during the World Cup

Security boosted at over 170 venues during the World Cup

Security during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off in Russia on Thursday, will be ensured at more than 170 tournament venues, CEO of the Local Organising Committee Alexey Sorokin said on Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
Russia's stadiums are 'fully ready' for kick-off

Russia's stadiums are 'fully ready' for kick-off

CEO of the Russia 2018 Local Organizing Committee Alexey Sorokin says Russia is fully ready for the World Cup, which kicks off in Moscow on Thursday. 13 Jun 2018
The World Cup has boosted our infrastructure - Russian Deputy Prime Minister

The World Cup has boosted our infrastructure - Russian Deputy Prime Minister

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets, who is in charge of culture, sports and tourism in the country's government, said Wednesday that the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off in Russia on Thursday, had given a “huge” impetus to the development of the country’s infrastructure. 13 Jun 2018
Putin praises FIFA boss Infantino

Putin praises FIFA boss Infantino

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that FIFA President Gianni Infantino had always been positive toward Russia and had done a great job since taking over at the helm of world football's governing body in 2016. 13 Jun 2018
Putin: Russia Ready to Provide Comfort for All Fans

Putin: Russia Ready to Provide Comfort for All Fans

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that the country was ready to host the FIFA World Cup, which will kick off in Moscow on Thursday, and provide comfort for all the fans. 13 Jun 2018

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