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Egypt Head Coach Hopes Star Striker Salah Recovers by First Match of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Egypt Head Coach Hopes Star Striker Salah Recovers by First Match of 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - Egypt head coach Hector Cuper said Wednesday that he hoped injured forward Mohamed Salah would recover in time for the team's first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 6 Jun 2018
World Cup Group A: All confirmed 23-man squads

World Cup Group A: All confirmed 23-man squads

Uruguay are hot favourites to top Group A but Mohamed Salah will have the Pharaohs believing they can conjure some magic against hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia to progress. 6 Jun 2018
Russia Midfielder Cheryshev Backing Spain If Russia Fail To Win 2018 FIFA World Cup

Russia Midfielder Cheryshev Backing Spain If Russia Fail To Win 2018 FIFA World Cup

Villarreal and Russia midfielder Denis Cheryshev said on Tuesday that he hopes his country will lift the World Cup on July 15, but if that is not possible, he will be backing Spain. 6 Jun 2018
Russia have lessons to learn after Turkey draw - Cherchesov

Russia have lessons to learn after Turkey draw - Cherchesov

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said the team had some lessons to learn after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Turkey in their final warm-up game before the start of the 2018 World Cup. 6 Jun 2018
Russia Defender Kutepov ‘Relaxed and Comfortable’ Playing Alongside Ignashevich

Russia Defender Kutepov ‘Relaxed and Comfortable’ Playing Alongside Ignashevich

Russia defender Ilya Kutepov said on Tuesday that playing alongside veteran defender Sergei Ignashevich was a "relaxing and comfortable experience." 6 Jun 2018
Golovin: Russia better in final pre-WC friendly

Golovin: Russia better in final pre-WC friendly

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin believes his team put in an improved performance in their final pre-World Cup friendly against Turkey. 6 Jun 2018
Russia coach Cherchesov says ‘not a therapist’ to reassure fans

Russia coach Cherchesov says ‘not a therapist’ to reassure fans

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Tuesday that he was not a therapist who could reassure the fans ahead of the upcoming World Cup, stressing that the onus was on the team to do just this with the way they play. 6 Jun 2018
Russia should not be judged by friendly results - Lunev

Russia should not be judged by friendly results - Lunev

Russia goalkeeper Andrey Lunev said there was room for improvement but his team should not be judged just by their result. 6 Jun 2018
Turkey Coach Lucescu hopes Russia reach World Cup Semis

Turkey Coach Lucescu hopes Russia reach World Cup Semis

Turkey head coach Mircea Lucescu said on Tuesday he was “a Russian fan” and he hoped Stanislav Cherchesov’s side could reach the World Cup semi-finals. 6 Jun 2018
Russia held to 1-1 draw by Turkey in WC warm-up

Russia held to 1-1 draw by Turkey in WC warm-up

World Cup hosts Russia were held to a 1-1 draw by Turkey in their final pre-World Cup friendly at the VEB Arena in Moscow on Tuesday. 6 Jun 2018
Uruguay Head Coach Tabarez Says Team Has No Particular World Cup Goals

Uruguay Head Coach Tabarez Says Team Has No Particular World Cup Goals

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said that his side had no particular expectations to reach a certain goal at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia. 5 Jun 2018
Uruguay Captain Godin Says Egypt Match to Be Key Game for Team at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Uruguay Captain Godin Says Egypt Match to Be Key Game for Team at 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - Uruguay's first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where they will face Egypt, will be the key game for the South American team, Atletico Madrid defender and Uruguay captain Diego Godin said. 5 Jun 2018
Uruguay Captain Godin Says Russia to Play at High Level During FIFA World Cup

Uruguay Captain Godin Says Russia to Play at High Level During FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - Atletico Madrid defender and Uruguay captain Diego Godin believes that FIFA World Cup hosts Russia will play well at the upcoming "home" tournament, the Spanish media reported. 5 Jun 2018
Five danger men from Group A

Five danger men from Group A

The World Cup is the stage for each country's biggest players to shine and Group A is no different, with some truly world class talent in and around the sidelines waiting to strut their stuff. 5 Jun 2018
Cavani, Suarez Named in Uruguay's Final Squad

Cavani, Suarez Named in Uruguay's Final Squad

MOSCOW, June 2 (Sputnik) - Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani and Barcelona forward Luis Suarez have been included in Uruguay's final 23-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia, the Uruguayan Football Association announced on its website on Saturday. 3 Jun 2018
A bluffer's guide to Group A

A bluffer's guide to Group A

Group A kicks off the World Cup's festivities with three unique and challenging sides coming up against hosts Russia. 30 May 2018
No Pushovers in Russia's World Cup Group - Head Coach

No Pushovers in Russia's World Cup Group - Head Coach

INNSBRUCK, May 29 (Sputnik) - Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said Tuesday that he would not underestimate his team's opponents at the group stage of the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup. 29 May 2018
From fan to player: Irvine dreams of his 2005 moment

From fan to player: Irvine dreams of his 2005 moment

Jackson Irvine was in the stands as a 12-year-old for Australia’s historic night against Uruguay in 2005 in Sydney. Now he’s dreaming about doing his bit to help the current crop of Socceroos make their own history. 15 Nov 2017
Bruno's back for three more years

Bruno's back for three more years

Uruguayan goal sensation Bruno Fornaroli has signed on for three more years as Melbourne City marquee, the club confirmed today. 8 Aug 2016
November 16, 2005: The night Australian soccer changed forever

November 16, 2005: The night Australian soccer changed forever

Hard to believe it's 10 years since legendary shootout. 11 Nov 2015
Inside Sport Rugby World Cup Hub: Pool A Preview

Inside Sport Rugby World Cup Hub: Pool A Preview

Quick analysis of Wallabies and their group opposition. 17 Sep 2015