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Russia Defender Neustadter 'Upset' About Dropping From World Cup Squad - Turkey Defender

Russia Defender Neustadter 'Upset' About Dropping From World Cup Squad - Turkey Defender

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Defender Roman Neustadter is “very upset” at missing out on a place in Russia’s World Cup squad, his teammate at Turkish side Fenerbahce, Hasan Ali Kaldirim. said on Monday. 5 Jun 2018
A bluffer's guide to Group G

A bluffer's guide to Group G

Group G contains World Cup favourites Belgium and perennial underachievers England, but unpredictable Tunisia and newbies Panama won’t let the big boys have it all their own way. 4 Jun 2018
Brothers could shine at FIFA World Cup

Brothers could shine at FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Lokomotiv Moscow head coach Yuri Semin said on Monday that he believed that Lokomotiv and Russia players, midfielder Anton Miranchuk and his twin brother striker Aleksey Miranchuk, had a chance to show their worth at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 4 Jun 2018
Being Around World Cup Squad to Help Russia Forward Chalov Develop - Football Union

Being Around World Cup Squad to Help Russia Forward Chalov Develop - Football Union

MOSCOW, June 3 (Sputnik) - CSKA Moscow Forward Fedor Chalov's experience being part of Russia's preliminary squad in the build-up to the FIFA World Cup will help him develop into a good player, Vice President of the Russian Football Union (RFU) Sergey Anokhin told Sputnik on Sunday. 4 Jun 2018
'Dzyuba Determined, Ready to Help His Team' at World Cup - Ex-Russia Forward

'Dzyuba Determined, Ready to Help His Team' at World Cup - Ex-Russia Forward

ST. PETERSBURG, June 3 (Sputnik) - Former Russia forward Sergei Kiriakov told Sputnik on Sunday that Artem Dzyuba was named in Russia’s final FIFA World Cup squad because of his determination and readiness to help the team. 4 Jun 2018
Russia vow to “Look Fresher” in next Matches

Russia vow to “Look Fresher” in next Matches

NOVOGORSK, June 3 (Sputnik) - Spartak Moscow and Russia defender Ilya Kutepov said on Sunday the national team would “look fresher” in their upcoming matches, as their training sessions become less intense. 3 Jun 2018
Russia's Training at Home steps up after Austria loss

Russia's Training at Home steps up after Austria loss

NOVOGORSK, June 3 (Sputnik) - Russia's preparations for the World Cup at their base camp near Moscow are different from their recent training camp in Austria, Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov said on Sunday. 3 Jun 2018
A bluffer's guide to Group C

A bluffer's guide to Group C

This is Australia's fourth consecutive World Cup appearance and reason enough to impress your mates with some eclectic facts about Group C - the Socceroos, France, Denmark and Peru. 3 Jun 2018
Seven Forwards Make It to Australia's 2018 FIFA World Cup

Seven Forwards Make It to Australia's 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 3 (Sputnik) - Australia national football team coach Bert van Marwijk named his final 23-man squad on Saturday for this summer’s FIFA World Cup in Russia. Football Federation Australia announced on its website. 3 Jun 2018
Tunisia Announce Final World Cup Squad

Tunisia Announce Final World Cup Squad

MOSCOW, June 2 (Sputnik) - Rennes forward Wahbi Khazri has been included in Tunisia’s final 2018 FIFA World Cup squad, the Tunisian football federation announced on its Twitter account on Saturday. 3 Jun 2018
Leckie Bags Brace as Australia Thrash Czech Republic 4-0 in Pre-World Cup Friendly

Leckie Bags Brace as Australia Thrash Czech Republic 4-0 in Pre-World Cup Friendly

MOSCOW, June 1 (Sputnik) - Hertha midfielder Mathew Leckie scored a double to help World Cup-bound Australia pummel the Czech Republic 4-0 in their last but one warm-up friendly before this summer's tournament that took place in the Austrian city of St. Polten on Friday. 1 Jun 2018
The Ultimate Socceroos 2006 FIFA World Cup Quiz

The Ultimate Socceroos 2006 FIFA World Cup Quiz

Get in the mood for Russia 2018 by testing your knowledge about the key and unforgettable moments of the 2006 Germany FIFA World Cup with the Ultimate Socceroos quiz. 1 Jun 2018
Group E Flashback! Costa Rica's 2014 dream run

Group E Flashback! Costa Rica's 2014 dream run

Four years ago, a Los Ticos side led by their Copa Centroamericana winning coach Jorge Luis Pinto became the most successful Costa Rican side of all time. 1 Jun 2018
A bluffer's guide to Group H

A bluffer's guide to Group H

Group H of the 2018 World Cup pits Colombia, Japan, Poland and Senegal against each other. Here are 10 facts about the group that is shaping up to be almost impossible to predict. 1 Jun 2018
Group H: The road to Russia

Group H: The road to Russia

Poland, Senegal, Japan and Colombia may all have ended up in the same group, but that's all their qualifying campaigns had in common. 1 Jun 2018
Switzerland Midfielder Xhaka Injured in Training, Could Miss World Cup

Switzerland Midfielder Xhaka Injured in Training, Could Miss World Cup

MOSCOW, May 31 (Sputnik) - Switzerland and Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka sustained a knee injury during training and could miss the upcoming World Cup in Russia, the Swiss media reported on Thursday. 1 Jun 2018

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