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Man United Head Coach Mourinho Says Russia Will Not Reach FIFA World Cup Quarter-Finals
MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho said on Tuesday that Russia will lose to Spain in the round of 16 at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and will not reach the quarter-finals.
13 Jun 2018
Swedish National Football Team Lands in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup
MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - The Swedish national team has arrived in Russia ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, the official tourist website for the FIFA World Cup said on Tuesday via Twitter.
13 Jun 2018
Argentine Referee Pitana to Officiate 2018 FIFA World Cup Opening Match
MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - A team of Argentine referees led by Nestor Pitana will officiate the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia, FIFA said via its official Twitter account Tuesday.
13 Jun 2018
Dzyuba: We know we're unlikely to win
The Russian national football team players are all realists and understand that they are not among the favorites to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup, but they want to reach the knockout stage, Russia striker Artem Dzyuba said.
12 Jun 2018
Gallery: Every stadium at the 2018 World Cup
Take a look at all the grounds which will be hosting games in Russia. Pictures by Getty Images.
12 Jun 2018
Lunev: "The Saudis won't sit back"
The Saudi Arabia national team prefers to play attacking football instead of sitting back in defense, which is why it will be great playing against them at the World Cup, Zenit St. Petersburg and Russia goalkeeper Andrey Lunev said Tuesday.
12 Jun 2018
Dzyuba: We've got a plan
Zenit St. Petersburg and Russia striker Artem Dzuyba said on Tuesday that the Russian national football team already had a strategy worked out for the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening match, where they will face Saudi Arabia.
12 Jun 2018
Russia Striker Dzyuba urges nationwide support
Zenit St. Petersburg and Russia striker Artem Dzyuba said on Tuesday that he wanted the whole country to “unite” and support the national team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday.
12 Jun 2018
Arshavin: It would be sad if Russia still needed me
Former Russia captain and Arsenal star Andrey Arshavin reckons it would have been a sad state of affairs had Russia called on him at the age of 37.
12 Jun 2018
Russia Midfielder Golovin Can Join Any Club If Performs Well at World Cup - Ex-Russia Star
MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - CSKA Moscow midfielder Aleksandr Golovin will be able to join any foreign club if he performs well at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, former FC Zenit forward and Russia captain Andrey Arshavin said Tuesday.
12 Jun 2018
FIFA Security Director Praises Safety Measures Taken Ahead of World Cup in Russia
DOMODEDOVO, June 12 (Sputnik) - FIFA Director of Security Helmut Spahn praised on Tuesday the measures taken by Russia to provide safety during the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
12 Jun 2018
France Midfielder says ‘Amazing Reception’ in Russia
French midfielder Paul Pogba said late on Monday that the reception in Russia, the 2018 FIFA World Cup host, was “amazing”.
12 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabia Midfielder Al-Shehri Says Russia Strong Defensively Ahead of 2018 World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, June 11 (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia midfielder Yahya Al-Shehri said on Monday that the Russian national football team will be very strong defensively at this summer's 2018 FIFA World Cup.
12 Jun 2018
Egypt Staff Not to Pressure Forward Salah Over Recovery Period - Executive Director
MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - Egypt's coaching and medical staff will not pressure forward Mohamed Salah over the time he takes to recover from his shoulder problem, squad's executive director Eihab Leheita said on Monday.
12 Jun 2018
Midfielder Otayf Says Saudi Arabia Want to Reach Knockout Stage at 2018 FIFA World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, June 11 (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia midfielder Abdullah Otayf said Monday that his team wants to make their fans happy and reach the knockout stage at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
12 Jun 2018
Croatia Forward Kramaric Says Team Has Great Expectations From 2018 FIFA World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, June 11 (Sputnik) - Croatia forward Andrej Kramaric said Monday that the team had great expectations from the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia and could achieve a lot at the tournament.
12 Jun 2018
Danish National Football Team Lands in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup
MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - The Danish national football team has arrived in Russia ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account Monday.
12 Jun 2018
France Happy With FIFA World Cup Training Base in Russia - Head Coach Deschamps
MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday that the players were happy with their living conditions and their FIFA World Cup training ground in Russia.
12 Jun 2018
Transfer to Top European Clubs Could Ruin Russia Player Golovin's Career - Arsenal Star
MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - A possible transfer to a top European club could ruin CSKA Moscow and Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin's career if he does not get regular playing time at his new side, Arsenal and Armenia midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan told Sputnik Monday.
11 Jun 2018
Russia Defender Granat Hopes Fans Have Good Opinion of Team Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup
NOVOGORSK, June 11 (Sputnik) - Russia defender Vladimir Granat said Monday that he hoped that fans viewed the national team favorably ahead of the 2018 World Cup.
11 Jun 2018
Croatian National Football Team Arrives in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup
MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - The Croatian national football team has arrived in Russia ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup, which will kick off on Thursday, the Croatian Football Federation said Monday.
11 Jun 2018
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