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Majority of Russians Believe National Team Can Beat Croatia in Quarter-Final - Poll
MOSCOW, July 6 (Sputnik) - Almost 60 percent of Russians believe that the national team can defeat Croatia in the FIFA World Cup quarter-final match, a poll conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center showed on Friday.
6 Jul 2018
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Hopes to Come to Moscow for World Cup Final
ROME, July 6 (Sputnik) - Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Matteo Salvini said Thursday night that he hoped he would come to Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup final match.
6 Jul 2018
Russia's home support 'changes nothing' - Croatia defender
Croatia defender Sime Vrsaljko said the support Russia would enjoy from their fans during their encounter in the 2018 FIFA World Cup quarter-final would not change anything for the Croatian squad.
6 Jul 2018
Qatar to host 2022 World Cup with Russia's help
Qatar will host the FIFA World Cup as successfully as Russia is doing this year, with Russia's assistance, Qatar 2022 Local Organizing Committee CEO Hassan Al Thawadi said.
6 Jul 2018
Russia confident after advancing to WC quarter-finals
Russia are confident after reaching this summer's FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, Lithuania head coach Edgaras Jankauskas said..
6 Jul 2018
Nothing 'shameful' in Russia's performance against Spain
Lithuania head coach Edgaras Jankauskas told Sputnik on Thursday that there was nothing "shameful" in Russia's performance in their World Cup round of 16 match against Spain.
6 Jul 2018
Russia Do Everything to Provide High Level of Organization, Safety at World Cup - LOC
MOSCOW, July 5 (Sputnik) - Chairman of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Local Organizing Committee Arkady Dvorkovich said on Thursday that Russia were doing everything to provide the highest level of organization and safety at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
6 Jul 2018
Spartak Moscow Defender Says Russia Could Reach World Cup Final
MOSCOW, July 5 (Sputnik) - Spartak Moscow defender Dmitri Kombarov told Sputnik on Thursday that Russia could make it to the World Cup final.
6 Jul 2018
Qatari Ambassador Confirms Meeting Between Emir Al Thani, Putin Planned for Next Week
MOSCOW, July 5 (Sputnik) - Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will to come to Russia for the finals of the FIFA World Cup and plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin next week, Qatar's Ambassador to Russia Fahad Attiyah told Sputnik on Thursday.
6 Jul 2018
Nigerian fan seeking asylum in Russia after death threats back home
A Nigerian fan who arrived in Moscow for the 2018 World Cup has asked for political asylum in Russia because his life was threatened in his homeland.
5 Jul 2018
We've changed perceptions of Russia, says Semedov
Russia's form at their home World Cup and the hospitality shown by local fans have changed the way foreigners see the country for the better, so reckons midfielder Aleksandr Samedov.
5 Jul 2018
Dzagoev hoping Russia switch up their tactics against Croatia
Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev said on Thursday that he hoped the team's performance in their first-ever World Cup quarter-final would not disappoint their fans.
5 Jul 2018
Over five million tourists have visited World Cup host cities
More than five million tourists have visited the Russian cities hosting the matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, say Russia's Federal Tourism Agency.
5 Jul 2018
Dzagoev: 'I'm ready'
Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev says he's "ready" to play against Croatia in the World Cup quarter-final in Sochi on Sunday.
5 Jul 2018
Alen Dzagoev thanks teammate Ignashevich for playing at the World Cup
Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev said on Thursday that teammate Sergei Ignashevich deserved a "thank you" for playing at the World Cup at the age of 38.
5 Jul 2018
Moscow Zoo names a newly-hatched eagle after Igor Akinfeev
A month-old steppe eagle nestling at Moscow Zoo has been named after Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev.
5 Jul 2018
Extra train supplied to cart fans to Russia's quarter-final
An additional train has been scheduled to transport football fans from Moscow to Sochi, which will host the World Cup quarter-final between Russia and Croatia.
5 Jul 2018
Dzagoev resumes training with Russia
Alan Dzagoev trained with the rest of the Russia squad on Thursday, while his fellow midfielder Yuri Zhirkov continued training individually.
5 Jul 2018
Russia to reach FIFA World Cup semis - Kuranyi
Russia have shown they have the potential to beat Croatia and make it through to the semi-finals, former Dynamo Moscow and Germany striker Kevin Kuranyi said on Wednesday.
5 Jul 2018
Russia could reach World Cup final - Kokorin
Zenit St. Petersburg forward Aleksandr Kokorin said on Wednesday that Russia would defeat Croatia in their quarter-final match and could reach the FIFA World Cup final.
5 Jul 2018
Russia, Brazil Could Play in World Cup Final - Zenit Defender Neto
Portuguese-born defender Luis Neto, who plays for Zenit St. Petersburg, said Russia and Brazil could meet in the World Cup final.
5 Jul 2018
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