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Zhirkov resumes training with Russia squad after injury knock

Zhirkov resumes training with Russia squad after injury knock

Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov resumed training with the rest of the squad after training separately in the gym on Thursday, a Sputnik correspondent reported Friday. 8 Jun 2018
The Ultimate Socceroos 2010 FIFA World Cup Quiz

The Ultimate Socceroos 2010 FIFA World Cup Quiz

Get in the mood for Russia 2018 by testing your knowledge about the key and unforgettable moments of the 2010 South Africa FIFA World Cup with the Ultimate Socceroos quiz. 8 Jun 2018
Russia Defender Kutepov Says Team Taking Criticism Calmly

Russia Defender Kutepov Says Team Taking Criticism Calmly

MOSCOW, June 7 (Sputnik) - Russia defender Ilya Kutepov said on Thursday that the team was taking criticism in a relaxed way and would look to correct any mistakes before the start of 2018 FIFA World Cup. 8 Jun 2018
Crimea Failed to Get Permission for Official World Cup Fan Zones From FIFA - Authorities

Crimea Failed to Get Permission for Official World Cup Fan Zones From FIFA - Authorities

ALUSHTA, June 7 (Sputnik) - The International Football Federation (FIFA) did not grant Crimea the right to open official World Cup fan zones on the Black Sea peninsula, the region's Minister of Tourism and Resorts Vadim Volchenko said on Thursday.  7 Jun 2018
Russia Hits New Low in Updated FIFA Ranking, Becomes Lowest-Ranked Team at World Cup

Russia Hits New Low in Updated FIFA Ranking, Becomes Lowest-Ranked Team at World Cup

MOSCOW, June 7 (Sputnik) - The Russian national football team have dropped to a record-low 70th place in the FIFA World ranking released Thursday on FIFA's official website. 7 Jun 2018
Five danger men from Group G

Five danger men from Group G

With England and Belgium in Group G it means some of the biggest football stars on the planet will be showing off their considerable talents. Here are five players you should keep your eye out for starting June 19. 7 Jun 2018
Schwarzer: Why Socceroos should embrace underdog tag

Schwarzer: Why Socceroos should embrace underdog tag

Two-time World Cup Socceroo Mark Schwarzer, says if France, Denmark and Peru underestimate Australia at the 2018 World Cup they will do so at their peril. 7 Jun 2018
Lazaridis: Socceroos need to show Braveheart’s against France

Lazaridis: Socceroos need to show Braveheart’s against France

Former Socceroo great Stan Lazaridis has implored Australia to be brave in Russia and make sure they hold France at bay in their opening group game of the 2018 World Cup. 7 Jun 2018
Belgium defeat Egypt 3-0 in World Cup warm-up

Belgium defeat Egypt 3-0 in World Cup warm-up

Belgium beat Egypt 3-0 in a friendly pre-World Cup match held at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Wednesday. 7 Jun 2018
World Cup Group F: All confirmed 23-man squads

World Cup Group F: All confirmed 23-man squads

The World Cup is just over a week away and the excitement levels are at critical as the squads are trimmed and chopped. 7 Jun 2018
Iran Hold First World Cup Training Session in Russia

Iran Hold First World Cup Training Session in Russia

The Iranian national football team held their first training session at their base camp in Bakovka, just outside Moscow, ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup. 7 Jun 2018
Ex-Bulgaria Defender Sirakov Says Russia to Reach Knockout Stage at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Ex-Bulgaria Defender Sirakov Says Russia to Reach Knockout Stage at 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - Former Amkar Perm and Bulgaria defender Zahari Sirakov told Sputnik Wednesday that the Russian national team could reach the knockout stage at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 6 Jun 2018
World Cup Group H: All confirmed 23-man squads

World Cup Group H: All confirmed 23-man squads

Group H is so close that one or two players could be the difference between progression and an early exit putting the pressure on the coaches as they named their final squads. 6 Jun 2018
Golovin: Russia better in final pre-WC friendly

Golovin: Russia better in final pre-WC friendly

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin believes his team put in an improved performance in their final pre-World Cup friendly against Turkey. 6 Jun 2018
Russia should not be judged by friendly results - Lunev

Russia should not be judged by friendly results - Lunev

Russia goalkeeper Andrey Lunev said there was room for improvement but his team should not be judged just by their result. 6 Jun 2018
Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez Meets Country's National Team Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez Meets Country's National Team Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez met with the country’s national football team on Tuesday and wished them luck at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia. 6 Jun 2018

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