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Antwerp mayor says World Cup has been well organized
Antwerp Mayor Bart de Wever told Sputnik Monday that the 2018 World Cup in Russia was "well organized."
19 Jun 2018
Over 5.3 million Russians watched World Cup opening ceremony
Over 5.3 million Russians watched the opening ceremony of the 2018 World Cup, broadcast live on Russia’s Channel One, a survey revealed on Monday.
19 Jun 2018
Russia midfielder smuggled away the match ball from the opening match
Russia midfielder Yuri Gazinsky, who scored the first goal of the 2018 World Cup, says he's kept the match ball as a souvenir.
18 Jun 2018
Cherchesov: Egypt always play the same
The Egyptian national football team play all their matches in a similar manner, according to Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchersov.
18 Jun 2018
Akinfeev: It's a mistake to single out Salah
Russia goalkeeper and captain Igor Akinfeev both say the team should not single out Egypt striker Mohamed Salah and forget about the rest of the Egyptian team ahead of their Group A match, which is set to be held in St. Petersburg on Tuesday.
18 Jun 2018
'We know how to deal with Salah'
Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov says he knows how to play against Egypt striker Mohamed Salah when the teams meet in their second group game.
18 Jun 2018
Cycling Portugal fan: Russians are wonderful!
Portuguese cyclist Helder Batista, who arrived in Moscow early on Monday for the FIFA World Cup, told Sputnik that Russians were a "loving and wonderful people" and that he had not encountered any negative attitude during his journey.
18 Jun 2018
Ex-Russia forward Kirichenko: Russia v Egypt is too tight to call
Former Russia striker Dmitri Kirichenko told Sputnik on Monday that both Egypt and Russia had good chances of wining their second FIFA World Cup match on Tuesday.
18 Jun 2018
Putin to give Russia's next match a miss
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend Russia's second FIFA World Cup game against Egypt on Tuesday due to his visit to Belarus but is likely to watch match highlights, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
18 Jun 2018
Brazilian ambassador: We can improve
Brazilian Ambassador to Russia Antonio Luis Espinola Salgado says Brazil played well against Switzerland in their first match at the FIFA World Cup, but the team could still improve their performance.
18 Jun 2018
Russia train without Dzagoev ahead of Egypt clash
Injured midfielder Alan Dzagoev was the only Russia player to miss the team's training session ahead of Tuesday's match against Egypt in St. Petersburg.
18 Jun 2018
Egypt draw could be enough for Russia, says ex-coach
A draw with Egypt could be enough for Russia to reach the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup, former Russia head coach Boris Ignatyev thinks.
18 Jun 2018
Egyptian dignitaries head to Russia to support the Pharaohs
A group of Egyptian public figures, including prominent Egyptian writers, journalists and community leaders, left for Russia on Monday to support their national team in the second 2018 FIFA World Cup game against Russia.
18 Jun 2018
Moscow releases a chatbot called Boris to give fans virtual tours of the city
The Moscow Agency for Tourism and Recreation launched a 'chatbot programme' named Boris to offer virtual guided tours around World Cup host city Moscow, the city's Mayor office announced on their official website.
18 Jun 2018
Most Russians watched opening World Cup match - Poll
At least 55 percent of Russians watched the opening match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup with participation of the Russian national team, a survey conducted by Russia's Public Opinion Research Center (VTsIOM) ahead of Russia Day showed on Monday.
18 Jun 2018
Egypt arrive in St. Petersburg ahead of Russia match
Egypt arrived in St. Petersburg on Sunday for their upcoming World Cup group A game with Russia, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said.
18 Jun 2018
Miranchuk says Egypt are like Saudi Arabia but more organized
Egypt are like Saudi Arabia, but are more organized and disciplined, Russia midfielder Anton Miranchuk said on Sunday.
18 Jun 2018
Over 1 million fans attended fan fest
The FIFA Fan Fest has been attended by more than one million fans since the beginning of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, FIFA said on Twitter on Sunday.
18 Jun 2018
Cheryshev says Salah is a great player but not world class
Former Russia forward Dmitri Cheryshev said on Sunday that although Egypt forward Mohamed Salah was an exceptional player, he was not in the same class as the likes of Neymar, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
17 Jun 2018
Caceres to officiate Russia v Egypt
Paraguayan Referee Enrique Caceres will officiate the World Cup Group A match between hosts Russia and Egypt, FIFA's press service said on Sunday.
17 Jun 2018
Russia players 'understand their responsibility' - Deputy PM
NOVOGORSK, June 17 (Sputnik) - The Russian national team understands the responsibility it has at their "home" FIFA World Cup, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko said on Sunday.
17 Jun 2018
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