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Russia Favorites Against Saudi Arabia Even Without Kokorin - Italy Coach

Russia Favorites Against Saudi Arabia Even Without Kokorin - Italy Coach

ST. GALLEN, May 29 (Sputnik) - Zenit St. Petersburg forward Aleksander Kokorin's injury has weakened the Russian national football team, but they still will be the favorites to win their match against Saudi Arabia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Italy head coach Roberto Mancini, who terminated his contract with Zenit earlier in May, said Monday night. 29 May 2018
Russia Train Ahead of Friendly With Austria

Russia Train Ahead of Friendly With Austria

INNSBRUCK, May 29 (Sputnik) - Russia held a full squad training session in Innsbruck Tuesday as the national team continued their preparations for Wednesday' friendly match against Austria and the FIFA World Cup to be held in Russia this summer. 29 May 2018
Midfielder Samedov Says Pleased With Russia's FIFA World Cup Training Camp in Austria

Midfielder Samedov Says Pleased With Russia's FIFA World Cup Training Camp in Austria

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL, May 29 (Sputnik) - Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov told Sputnik Tuesday that he was pleased with his progress at the national team's training camp in the Austrian town of Neustift ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 29 May 2018
Mexico to Deploy Mobile Consulates in Russia During 2018 FIFA World Cup – Foreign Ministry

Mexico to Deploy Mobile Consulates in Russia During 2018 FIFA World Cup – Foreign Ministry

MEXICO CITY, May 29 (Sputnik) - Mexico will deploy four mobile consulates in Russia in order to provide necessary assistance to its citizens attending the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup, the country’s Deputy Foreign Secretary Carlos de Icaza said. 29 May 2018
No Helmets, Drones, Hammers to Be Allowed in Russian Press Centers During FIFA World Cup

No Helmets, Drones, Hammers to Be Allowed in Russian Press Centers During FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, May 28 (Sputnik) - Russia's city press centers announced Monday the list of items prohibited or restricted to carry inside the centers during this summer's FIFA World Cup. 29 May 2018
Russia Midfielder Golovin Says Only Thinks About FIFA World Cup, Not Transfers

Russia Midfielder Golovin Says Only Thinks About FIFA World Cup, Not Transfers

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL, May 28 (Sputnik) - CSKA Moscow and Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin, who was included in the country's preliminary squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, said Monday that he did not think about a possible transfer to a European club but was focusing on this summer's tournament in Russia. 28 May 2018
Russia Midfielder Dzagoev Says Fully Fit, 100% Ready for 2018 FIFA World Cup

Russia Midfielder Dzagoev Says Fully Fit, 100% Ready for 2018 FIFA World Cup

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL, May 28 (Sputnik) - CSKA Moscow and Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev said Monday that he was in great shape and fully ready for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia. 28 May 2018
Hosts Russia to Have Hard Time at Group Stage of 2018 FIFA World Cup - Defender Rausch

Hosts Russia to Have Hard Time at Group Stage of 2018 FIFA World Cup - Defender Rausch

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL (Austria), May 28 (Sputnik) - Dynamo Moscow and Russia defender Konstantin Rausch told Sputnik Monday that Russia's group at this summer's FIFA World Cup was not easy. 28 May 2018
Russia Midfielder Yerokhin to Resume Training With Squad Tuesday - Team

Russia Midfielder Yerokhin to Resume Training With Squad Tuesday - Team

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL, May 28 (Sputnik) - Russia midfielder Aleksandr Yerokhin, who has been training individually since Sunday due to a minor foot injury, is expected to return to group training sessions on Tuesday, the team said Monday. 28 May 2018
Russia Defender Rausch Wants Injured Egypt Striker Salah to Play at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Russia Defender Rausch Wants Injured Egypt Striker Salah to Play at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Dynamo Moscow and Russia defender Konstantin Rausch, who is currently training with the country's preliminary FIFA World Cup squad in Austria, told Sputnik Monday that he wanted Egypt star Mohamed Salah to recover from injury and play at this summer's tournament. 28 May 2018
FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 Example of Successful Russia-EU Partnership on Security - FSB

FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 Example of Successful Russia-EU Partnership on Security - FSB

MOSCOW, May 27 (Sputnik) -The partnership between Russia and the European countries on the security at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup is an example of successful cooperation of border services, Deputy Director of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) Gen. Vladimir Kulishov told Sputnik ahead of Monday's celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the Russian Border Service. 28 May 2018
Liverpool Forward Salah Confident to Play for Egypt at 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia

Liverpool Forward Salah Confident to Play for Egypt at 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia

MOSCOW, May 27 (Sputnik) - Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah said on Sunday that he was confident he would recover in time for this summer's FIFA World Cup in Russia and join his team at the tournament. 28 May 2018
Russia to Get Past Group Stage, Germany to Face Brazil in World Cup Final - Dasaev

Russia to Get Past Group Stage, Germany to Face Brazil in World Cup Final - Dasaev

MOSCOW, May 27 (Sputnik) - Former Soviet Union goalkeeper Rinat Dasaev told Sputnik on Sunday that Russia should get past the group stage at this summer's FIFA World Cup and that Germany would meet Brazil in the final. 28 May 2018
Russia Defender Neustaedter Hopes Egypt Striker Salah Recovers Ahead of World Cup

Russia Defender Neustaedter Hopes Egypt Striker Salah Recovers Ahead of World Cup

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL (Austria), May 27 (Sputnik) - Fenerbahce and Russia defender Roman Neustaedter said on Sunday it would be a shame if Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah missed next month’s FIFA World Cup. 27 May 2018
Russia Defender Fernandes Refuses to Comment on Salah's Injury

Russia Defender Fernandes Refuses to Comment on Salah's Injury

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL (Austria), May 27 (Sputnik) - Russia defender Mario Fernandes, who was included in Russia's extended 2018 FIFA World Cup squad on May 11, said on Sunday that it was not correct to discuss Egypt star Salah's injury that he picked up during the UEFA Champions League final in Kiev on Saturday. 27 May 2018
Russia Head Coach Not Bothered About Doping Control Officers' Visits

Russia Head Coach Not Bothered About Doping Control Officers' Visits

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL (Austria), May 27 (Sputnik) - Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Sunday that visits from FIFA doping control officers' ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup in Russia were not bothering him. 27 May 2018
Russia Midfielder Yerokhin Misses Team's Training Session Due to Minor Foot Problem

Russia Midfielder Yerokhin Misses Team's Training Session Due to Minor Foot Problem

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL (Austria), May 27 (Sputnik) - Russia midfielder Aleksandr Yerokhin missed Russia’s latest training session at their pre-World Cup training camp in Austria, the team said on Sunday. 27 May 2018
RFU Acting Head 'Often Ironic' About UK Media's Provocative Reports on Fans' Behavior

RFU Acting Head 'Often Ironic' About UK Media's Provocative Reports on Fans' Behavior

MOSCOW, May 26 (Sputnik) - Acting President of the Russian Football Union Alexander Alaev said on Saturday that he was "often ironic" about provocative reports by the UK media regarding fans' behavior during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 27 May 2018
Russia's Squad Undergoes Doping Control Test at Pre-World Cup Training Camp

Russia's Squad Undergoes Doping Control Test at Pre-World Cup Training Camp

MOSCOW, May 26 (Sputnik) - Russia's preliminary FIFA World Cup squad, who are currently training in Austria, have undergone doping control tests following their afternoon training session, the team announced on Twitter on Saturday. 27 May 2018
Over 17,000 People Took Photos With 2018 FIFA World Cup Trophy in Russia's Rostov-On-Don

Over 17,000 People Took Photos With 2018 FIFA World Cup Trophy in Russia's Rostov-On-Don

ROSTOV-ON-DON, May 26 (Sputnik) - More than 17,000 people managed to see and take photos with the FIFA World Cup Trophy during the stop on the trophy’s tour in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, the tour organizers told Sputnik on Saturday. 26 May 2018
Russia FIFA World Cup Squad Goalkeeper Gabulov Always Striving to Improve

Russia FIFA World Cup Squad Goalkeeper Gabulov Always Striving to Improve

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL (Austria), May 26 (Sputnik) - Russia goalkeeper Vladimir Gabulov, who was included in the country's preliminary squad for this summer's FIFA World Cup, said Saturday that he was always striving to improve and he was never satisfied with the way he was playing – which includes his stint with the Belgian side Club Brugge, which he joined earlier this winter. 26 May 2018