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Paraguayan ref to officiate Russia v Egypt clash

Paraguayan ref to officiate Russia v Egypt clash

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
'Positive Result' against Egypt ideal birthday gift - Dzagoev

'Positive Result' against Egypt ideal birthday gift - Dzagoev

Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev, who is celebrating his 28th birthday on Sunday, said that his teammates had not given him anything yet but a "positive result" in the upcoming match against Egypt would be a good present. 17 Jun 2018
Russia Defender Zhirkov resumes group training

Russia Defender Zhirkov resumes group training

Russia defender Yuri Zhirkov, who sustained a minor calf injury, has resumed group training ahead of the FIFA World Cup match against Egypt. 17 Jun 2018
Injured Dzagoev stays behind in Moscow

Injured Dzagoev stays behind in Moscow

CSKA Moscow and Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev will not travel to St. Petersburg ahead of Russia's FIFA World Cup match against Egypt, the national team said on Sunday. 17 Jun 2018
Ex-Slovakia Forward Jakubko Says Russia Can Beat Egypt, Uruguay in FIFA World Cup Matches

Ex-Slovakia Forward Jakubko Says Russia Can Beat Egypt, Uruguay in FIFA World Cup Matches

Former Amkar Perm and Slovakia forward Martin Jakubko told Sputnik on Saturday that Russia could beat Egypt and Saudi Arabia in the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches. 17 Jun 2018
Cheryshev says Russia should ignore Salah's struggle

Cheryshev says Russia should ignore Salah's struggle

Egypt striker Mohamed Salah's condition should not worry the Russian national team, the team's midfielder Denis Cheryshev said on Saturday. 16 Jun 2018
Russia Keeper Gabulov Says Egypt ‘Solid Team' Fighting for Ball on Every Part of Pitch

Russia Keeper Gabulov Says Egypt ‘Solid Team' Fighting for Ball on Every Part of Pitch

Russia goalkeeper Vladimir Gabulov said Saturday that the Egyptian national team, who are set to face Russia in their second Group A match, had a solid team who fought for the ball on every part of the pitch. 16 Jun 2018
Cheryshev Says 'Not Upset' to Be Outranked in World Cup Goalscorers List

Cheryshev Says 'Not Upset' to Be Outranked in World Cup Goalscorers List

Villarreal and Russia midfielder Denis Cheryshev said on Saturday that he "was not upset" at Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo taking his lead in the scoring rankings. 16 Jun 2018
Cheryshev: Forget victory over Saudi Arabia

Cheryshev: Forget victory over Saudi Arabia

Villarreal and Russia midfielder Denis Cheryshev said on Saturday that Russia should forget their victory over Saudi Arabia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening match and move on. 16 Jun 2018
Uruguayan Sports Minister hopes Uruguay, Russia reach playoffs

Uruguayan Sports Minister hopes Uruguay, Russia reach playoffs

Uruguayan Sports Minister Fernando Caceres said Saturday that he hoped both Uruguay and Russia would reach playoffs after their 2018 FIFA World Cup group stage match. 16 Jun 2018
Russia midfielder Dzagoev training, Defender Zhirkov trains alone

Russia midfielder Dzagoev training, Defender Zhirkov trains alone

CSKA Moscow and Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev, who suffered an injury on Thursday, is missing Saturday's training session, while defender Yuri Zhirkov is training individually, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Saturday. 16 Jun 2018
Suarez Angry After Sub-Par Performance

Suarez Angry After Sub-Par Performance

Star striker Luis Suarez said on Friday that he was “angry with himself” for failing to score as Uruguay beat Egypt 1-0 in their first game of the World Cup in Russia. 16 Jun 2018
Godin Says It's Good To Win Tough Encounter With Egypt

Godin Says It's Good To Win Tough Encounter With Egypt

Uruguay defender and captain Diego Godin said on Friday that it felt extremely nice to start off the World Cup with such a tough win over Egypt. 16 Jun 2018
Tabarez Says Salah Would Have Helped Egypt

Tabarez Says Salah Would Have Helped Egypt

Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said on Friday that Egypt would have benefited from striker Mohamed Salah's participation in the FIFA World Cup match against Uruguay. 16 Jun 2018
Egypt Aiming to Win Remaining Group Matches Says Hassan

Egypt Aiming to Win Remaining Group Matches Says Hassan

Egypt will aim to win their final two group games against Russia and Saudi Arabia after suffering a 1-0 defeat against Uruguay in their FIFA World Cup match on Friday, Egypt midfielder Mahmoud Hassan said Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Russia Midfielder Golovin Says Egypt, Uruguay Strong Opponents

Russia Midfielder Golovin Says Egypt, Uruguay Strong Opponents

MOSCOW, June 15 (Sputnik) - Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin said Friday that both Egypt and Uruguay, his country's remaining opponents at the World Cup group stage, are very strong teams. 16 Jun 2018
Uruguay Head Coach Tabarez Says Team Has Right Mindset to Succeed at FIFA World Cup

Uruguay Head Coach Tabarez Says Team Has Right Mindset to Succeed at FIFA World Cup

YEKATERINBURG, June 15 (Sputnik) - Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said on Friday that his players had the right mindset to succeed at the FIFA World Cup in Russia after Uruguay defeated Egypt 1-0 at the Yekaterinburg Arena earlier in the day. 16 Jun 2018
Salah Left on Bench to protect him for Russia - Egypt Head Coach

Salah Left on Bench to protect him for Russia - Egypt Head Coach

Egypt's star striker Mohamed Salah was left on the bench during the team's 1-0 defeat by Uruguay in their first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup to ensure that he plays against Russia in their next match, Egypt head coach Hector Cuper said Friday. 16 Jun 2018
One and done? Putin unlikely to attend Russia's second match

One and done? Putin unlikely to attend Russia's second match

Russian President Vladimir Putin does not plan to come to St. Petersburg for a World Cup match between national football teams of Russia and Egypt scheduled for June 19, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Zhirkov to Train Individually After Sustaining Minor Calf Injury

Zhirkov to Train Individually After Sustaining Minor Calf Injury

Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov will train individually until Saturday after taking a minor blow to his leg during the national team's 5-0 drubbing of Saudi Arabia in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday, the team's press services said Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Saudis deny reports of player punishments for opening night horroshow

Saudis deny reports of player punishments for opening night horroshow

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has denied media reports which claimed that the national team's players will be facing certain "penalties" after a devastating 5-0 defeat by Russia in the World Cup opening match at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Thursday. 15 Jun 2018