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Brazil Forward Neymar Wishes Teammate Coutinho Happy Birthday in Russian

Brazil Forward Neymar Wishes Teammate Coutinho Happy Birthday in Russian

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) -Brazil forward Neymar wished on Tuesday his teammate, midfielder Philippe Coutinho happy birthday in Russian. 13 Jun 2018
Brazil star Fred Misses Tuesday's Training

Brazil star Fred Misses Tuesday's Training

Brazil midfielder Fred, who is still recovering from an injury, missed Tuesday's group training session at the team's base camp in the Black Sea resort of Sochi in southern Russia, Spanish media reported on Tuesday. 12 Jun 2018
Brazil Football Team Hold Open Training Session in Sochi Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Brazil Football Team Hold Open Training Session in Sochi Ahead of FIFA World Cup

The Brazilian national football team, who arrived in Russia for the FIFA World Cup on Monday, has held an open training session at their base camp in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, a Sputnik correspondent reported Tuesday. 12 Jun 2018
Preview: World Cup Group E

Preview: World Cup Group E

The world's most spectacular show is only a matter of hours away! Group E's Brazil, Switzerland, Serbia and Costa Rica are set to be some of the most exciting teams in Russia and FourFourTwo Australia has all the info you need as you follow arguably the World Cup's most intriguing group. 12 Jun 2018
Belgium pummels Costa Rica 4-1 in WC warm-up

Belgium pummels Costa Rica 4-1 in WC warm-up

Costa Rica suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Belgium in a friendly match at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Monday ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 12 Jun 2018
Every World Cup Squad Trying to Win Away Germany's World Champions Title - Joachim Low

Every World Cup Squad Trying to Win Away Germany's World Champions Title - Joachim Low

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - Germany head coach Joachim Low said Monday that every team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup is trying to take away their current Champions title which they won in Brazil four years ago. 12 Jun 2018
Serbia arrive in Russia ahead of World Cup

Serbia arrive in Russia ahead of World Cup

The Serbian national football team has arrived in Russia's western exclave of the Kaliningrad Region, where they will be based during this summer's FIFA World Cup, Serbia team reporter Sonja Nikcevic said via Twitter Monday. 11 Jun 2018
Brazil arrive in Russia ahead of World Cup

Brazil arrive in Russia ahead of World Cup

Brazil national football team arrived in Russia early on Monday ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, the team’s press service said. 11 Jun 2018
The Road to Russia - Brazil fan chat

The Road to Russia - Brazil fan chat

Adrian Deans is slowly making his way to Russia. Along the way he is testing the mood of fans from some of the participating countries and the next instalment is Brazil – one of the tournament favourites. Adrian had a chance encounter with Paolo and Dominique from Goiania, who were surprisingly downbeat about their country’s chances. 11 Jun 2018
Extreme stats: The youngest team, warmest city... and longest national anthem

Extreme stats: The youngest team, warmest city... and longest national anthem

The players are picked, the cities are ready and the teams and fans are beginning to arrive in Russia for the greatest show on Earth. 9 Jun 2018
Yaya Toure backing Brazil and Spain

Yaya Toure backing Brazil and Spain

Manchester City and Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure told Sputnik on Friday that he believed Brazil and Spain were the favorites to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 9 Jun 2018
Five danger men from Group E

Five danger men from Group E

Every nation has their danger man. Brazil, Costa Rica, Serbia and Switzerland are no different. They're the ultimate game changers, fan favourites and showstoppers. Here are five danger men that you should look out for in Group E 8 Jun 2018
England defeats Costa Rica 2-0

England defeats Costa Rica 2-0

England beat Costa Rica 2-0 in a friendly match at Elland Road Stadium in Leeds on Saturday ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 8 Jun 2018
Germany, Brazil favourites to win World Cup

Germany, Brazil favourites to win World Cup

Germany and Brazil are widely considered the two teams most likely to win the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia, a poll conducted by Ipsos MORI revealed on Thursday. 8 Jun 2018
Putin Says Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Spain Among FIFA World Cup Favorites

Putin Says Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Spain Among FIFA World Cup Favorites

BEIJING, June 6 (Sputnik) - Argentina, Brazil, Germany and Spain are among the most likely winners of this summer's FIFA World Cup to be held in Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. 6 Jun 2018
World Cup Group E: All confirmed 23-man squads

World Cup Group E: 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. 5 Jun 2018
Compared! Socceroos 2014 and 2018 World Cup squads: Who soared, who sunk?

Compared! Socceroos 2014 and 2018 World Cup squads: Who soared, who sunk?

As Socceroos fans don the polar-fleece and look towards another World Cup dawn, we cast our mind back to 2014. Less has changed than you might have thought… 5 Jun 2018
Neymar happy to be back, but only 80% ready

Neymar happy to be back, but only 80% ready

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil striker Neymar, who played in his first match on Sunday after being sidelined for three months with foot injury, says he is 80 percent ready for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, French media reported. 4 Jun 2018
Neymar back and scoring in 2-0 Brazil win over Croatia

Neymar back and scoring in 2-0 Brazil win over Croatia

MOSCOW, June 3 (Sputnik) - Brazil beat Croatia 2-0 in a friendly at the Anfield in Liverpool on Sunday. 4 Jun 2018
Brazil Striker Neymar to Play in Croatia Friendly

Brazil Striker Neymar to Play in Croatia Friendly

MOSCOW, June 2 (Sputnik) - Brazil star striker Neymar will play in a friendly against Croatia after three-month absence due to an injury, Brazil head coach Tite said Saturday. 3 Jun 2018
Ex-Brazil Coach Parreira to Head World Cup Technical Study Group

Ex-Brazil Coach Parreira to Head World Cup Technical Study Group

MOSCOW, May 31 (Sputnik) - Former Brazil head coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, who led his squad to winning the 1994 FIFA World Cup, will head the Technical Study Group (TSG) at the upcoming tournament in Russia, responsible for World Cup awards, FIFA said on Thursday. 1 Jun 2018