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England squad hold minute's silence on Grenfell tragedy anniversary

England squad hold minute's silence on Grenfell tragedy anniversary

England's players and staff observed a moment of silence to commemorate the victims of last year's Grenfell Tower fire before their pre-World Cup training in St. Petersburg today. 14 Jun 2018
Book my place in history!

Book my place in history!

Socceroos legend Tim Cahill shrugged off doubts about his match fitness and says he's ready to book his place in history. 14 Jun 2018
Rental Cost in Saransk Decreases Right Before the FIFA World Cup - Official

Rental Cost in Saransk Decreases Right Before the FIFA World Cup - Official

Rental cost of private apartments in Saransk, where the price of a temporary accommodation was the highest among World Cup host cities in May, decreased right before the tournament, Head of Russia's Republic of Mordovia, of which Saransk is the capital, Vladimir Volkov told Sputnik on Thursday. 14 Jun 2018
First Free Trains With Football Fans Arrive for Opening Match

First Free Trains With Football Fans Arrive for Opening Match

The first free trains filled with fans have begun to arrive in Moscow ahead of tonight's opening match. 14 Jun 2018
Cahill: Ange has been in touch

Cahill: Ange has been in touch

Tim Cahill revealed Ange Postecoglou has been in contact with him ahead of the opening match of the 2018 World Cup and he paid homage to his former Socceroo coach. 14 Jun 2018
Mourinho: Opening match a 'must-win' for Russia

Mourinho: Opening match a 'must-win' for Russia

Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho says Russia must win their World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia. 14 Jun 2018
Robot Oracle Baxter to Predict Opening Match Winner

Robot Oracle Baxter to Predict Opening Match Winner

Robot oracle Baxter will predict the winner of tonight's opening World Cup match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia. 14 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Heads to Moscow for Opening Ceremony

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Heads to Moscow for Opening Ceremony

The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed Bin Salman is in Moscow to hold talks with the Russian President and attend the World Cup opening ceremony. 14 Jun 2018
Belgium out to 'enjoy' World Cup

Belgium out to 'enjoy' World Cup

Players of the Belgian national football team told Belgian media on Thursday that they were going to "enjoy" the World Cup. 14 Jun 2018
Schwarzer: Ryan mentally prepared for World Cup

Schwarzer: Ryan mentally prepared for World Cup

Australia’s most capped Socceroo, Mark Schwarzer has lauded Mat Ryan’s resilience and has earmarked the national team goal keeper as a key player ahead of the 2018 Russia World Cup. 14 Jun 2018
Russian ref selected for Morocco v Iran

Russian ref selected for Morocco v Iran

Russian referee Sergei Karasev was appointed to officiate the group stage match between Morocco and Iran, FIFA said on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
Uruguay Defender Gimenez Extends Atletico Contract

Uruguay Defender Gimenez Extends Atletico Contract

Uruguay defender Jose Maria Gimenez has extended his contract with Atletico Madrid until 2023. 14 Jun 2018
Kyrgyz Leader Leaves for Moscow to Attend FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony

Kyrgyz Leader Leaves for Moscow to Attend FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony

Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov has left for Moscow to take part in the opening ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the presidential press service said on Thursday. 14 Jun 2018
Australia above Germany: The complete World Cup form guide

Australia above Germany: The complete World Cup form guide

Australia are heading into the Word Cup in hotter form than the 2014 winners and top-ranked team, Germany. 14 Jun 2018
Popovic: How Socceroos can shock France

Popovic: How Socceroos can shock France

Germany 2006 World Cup defender Tony Popovic, says the Socceroos can cause a shock against France in their opening group game in Russia. 14 Jun 2018
Barcelona, Brazil Midfielder Paulinho ‘Saddened’ by Events in Spanish Team

Barcelona, Brazil Midfielder Paulinho ‘Saddened’ by Events in Spanish Team

SOCHI, June 13 (Sputnik) - Barcelona and Brazil midfielder Paulinho said on Wednesday that he was "saddened" by the latest developments in the Spanish national team. 14 Jun 2018
Grass at Germany's Training Center 'Too Long' But Center 'Very Good' Overall - Head Coach

Grass at Germany's Training Center 'Too Long' But Center 'Very Good' Overall - Head Coach

VATUTINKI, June 13 (Sputnik) - Germany head coach Joachim Low said on Wednesday that the grass at the team’s training ground was a little bit too long but the training center was "very good" overall. 14 Jun 2018
Russia to Play Under Special Pressure in World Cup Opening Game – Saudi Arabia Head Coach

Russia to Play Under Special Pressure in World Cup Opening Game – Saudi Arabia Head Coach

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - The Russian national team will experience a special kind of pressure during their World Cup opening game against Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia head coach Juan Antonio Pizzi said on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2018
Butland: We're sleeping okay despite Russia's bright 'white nights'

Butland: We're sleeping okay despite Russia's bright 'white nights'

England goalkeeper Jack Butland says the Three Lions are sleeping well, despite the near-perpetual hours of daylight they are encountering in St. Petersburg. 13 Jun 2018
Over 700,000 Fans to descend on St. Petersburg

Over 700,000 Fans to descend on St. Petersburg

More than 700,000 international supporters are expected to visit Russia's second largest city of St. Petersburg during the FIFA World Cup which kicks off in Russia on Thursday, the city's Deputy Governor Vladimir Kirillov said on Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
Uruguay and Egypt to Train at Yekaterinburg Arena ahead of showdown

Uruguay and Egypt to Train at Yekaterinburg Arena ahead of showdown

The Uruguayan and Egyptian national football teams will train at the Yekaterinburg Arena ahead of their first FIFA World Cup game. 13 Jun 2018