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Dzagoev 'ambivalent' about Russia's World Cup performances
Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev said he had "ambivalent" impressions of his side's performance at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and that Russia could have qualified for the semi-finals.
10 Jul 2018
Around 14 million Russians watched Croatia v Russia on TV
Nearly 14 millions Russians watched the World Cup quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia, broadcast live on Russia's Channel One, a survey revealed Monday.
10 Jul 2018
FIFA fines former Croatia coaching assistant Vukojevic $15,000 for unsporting behaviour
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has taken a decision to fine former Croatia player Ognjen Vukojevic 15,000 Swiss francs (about AUS$20,250) for his unsporting behaviour following the World Cup quarter-final encounter with hosts Russia.
10 Jul 2018
Russia to consider applying bid to host summer Olympic Games
The Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2018 World Cup Arkady Dvorkovich said on Monday that Russia may bid to host the Summer Olympic Games.
10 Jul 2018
Ex-Germany Striker Kuranyi Says Russia Impressed Most at 2018 FIFA World Cup
MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Former Dynamo Moscow and Germany striker Kevin Kuranyi said on Monday that Russia impressed him the most of all the teams competing at the World Cup.
10 Jul 2018
Almost 30% of Russians Consider France Favorites to Win FIFA World Cup - Poll
MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Almost 30 percent of Russians consider France the favorites to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup, a poll by Mediascope research company revealed Monday.
10 Jul 2018
UK Foreign Office Advises World Cup Fans Visiting Russia to Remain 'Vigilant'
MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - The UK Foreign Office published on Monday the formal advice to the citizens traveling to Russia for England's semi-final match against Croatia, urging the fans to remain "vigilant" due to political tensions between the United Kingdom and Russia.
10 Jul 2018
Russia Midfielder Samedov Says Quit International Football to Spend More Time With Kids
MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Spartak Moscow midfielder Aleksandr Samedov, who announced his retirement from the national team after Russia's elimination from this summer's FIFA World Cup, said on Monday that his wife was due to give birth in August and that he wanted to spend more time with his kids.
10 Jul 2018
Olympic legend sings Russian team's praises
Hosts Russia has proved they "can play football" by reaching the quarter-finals of the World Cup, four-time Olympic artistic gymnastics champion Alexei Nemov says.
9 Jul 2018
Around 14 million Russians watched their quarter-final defeat on TV
Nearly 14 millions Russians watched their national team's World Cup quarter-final against Croatia, broadcast live on Russia's Channel One, a survey has revealed.
9 Jul 2018
Putin to 'find time' to meet eliminated Russian squad
Russian President Vladimir Putin will find time to meet with the national football team in the near future, according to the Kremlin.
9 Jul 2018
Kremlin defends Putin's absence from World Cup
Russian President Vladimir Putin "passionately" supported Russia during each of their World Cup matches, even though he wasn't in attendance, according to the Kremlin.
9 Jul 2018
Macron travelling to Russia for the World Cup, not Putin
French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in Russia only to attend his national team's World Cup match against Belgium.
9 Jul 2018
Figure-skating legend hails Russia's World Cup heroics
Two-time Olympic figure skating champion Evgeni Plushenko says Russia's quarter-final run at the FIFA World Cup gave their supporters a reason to celebrate and revived their faith in the team.
9 Jul 2018
Leckie named a 'breakout star' of the World Cup
US broadcaster ESPN has included Socceroo Matt Leckie among their "breakout stars" of the 2018 World Cup.
9 Jul 2018
Ukrainian star offers support to Russia striker Smolov
Ukrainian forward Yevgen Seleznyov has offered words of support to Russia's Fedor Smolov after the host nation's elimination from the World Cup.
9 Jul 2018
World Cup tipped to help Russian bid for Expo 2025
The success of the 2018 World Cup could help Russia to advance its bid to host Expo 2025, bid committee head Aleksander Chernov has said.
9 Jul 2018
Head Coach Dalic Says Few People Expected to See Croatia in World Cup Semi-Finals
MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Sunday that not many people expected to see his team in the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-finals.
9 Jul 2018
Croatian Football Federation asks its players to avoid political statements at World Cup
MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Croatian Football Federation (HNS) called upon the players of Croatia national team to avoid making any political statements at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia in an official statement on the federation’s website.
9 Jul 2018
Russia Head Coach Cherchesov Coped With Task at 2018 World Cup - Ex-USSR Forward Dmitriev
MOSCOW, July 8 (Sputnik) - Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov coped with the task he was confronted with at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and should stay in charge of the national team, former USSR striker and 1988 European Championship runner-up Sergey Dmitriev told Sputnik on Sunday.
9 Jul 2018
Goalkeeper Akinfeev given bouquet of tomatoes during Russia team meeting with fans
Russia team fans gave goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev a bouquet of tomatoes during meeting with supporters, which took place at the FIFA Fan Fest at Vorobyovy Gory on Sunday.
9 Jul 2018
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