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Spain’s World Cup base lauded by Russia's top striker
FC Krasnodar and Russia forward Fedor Smolov said on Friday that his club's academy, where Spain will be based during the World Cup, is the best team base camp in the country.
8 Jun 2018
Russia striker Smolov: "I played well" in World Cup warm-ups
Russia forward Fedor Smolov said on Friday that he had "played well" in the team's recent friendlies against Turkey and Austria ahead of the World Cup.
8 Jun 2018
Yoshida: Escaping the group would be a success
A pragmatic Maya Yoshida has said that reaching the knockout stage of the World Cup would represent a success for Japan.
8 Jun 2018
No Plans Yet for Merkel to Attend World Cup, says Germany
No plans have been made yet for German Chancellor Angela Merkel to attend the 2018 FIFA World Cup matches in Russia, deputy government spokesperson Martina Fietz said Friday.
8 Jun 2018
World Cup heartache for injured Lanzini
Argentina midfielder Manuel Lanzini has suffered a major knee injury less than a week before the start of this summer's FIFA World Cup in Russia, the Argentine national football team said on Friday.
8 Jun 2018
Putin: Non-Sports Factors Should Not Affect World Cup
International sporting events, including the upcoming FIFA World Cup, should not be affected by factors unrelated to sports, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping said in a joint statement Friday.
8 Jun 2018
Rail Links to Moscow Airports Ready to Transport Fans During FIFA World Cup - Company
Aeroexpress, the operator of rail link services to Moscow's three international airports, has finished its preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup set to kick off in the Russian capital on 14 June, the company said on Friday.
8 Jun 2018
Zhirkov resumes training with Russia squad after injury knock
Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov resumed training with the rest of the squad after training separately in the gym on Thursday, a Sputnik correspondent reported Friday.
8 Jun 2018
The Ultimate Socceroos 2010 FIFA World Cup Quiz
Get in the mood for Russia 2018 by testing your knowledge about the key and unforgettable moments of the 2010 South Africa FIFA World Cup with the Ultimate Socceroos quiz.
8 Jun 2018
Russia Defender Kutepov Says Team Taking Criticism Calmly
MOSCOW, June 7 (Sputnik) - Russia defender Ilya Kutepov said on Thursday that the team was taking criticism in a relaxed way and would look to correct any mistakes before the start of 2018 FIFA World Cup.
8 Jun 2018
Crimea Failed to Get Permission for Official World Cup Fan Zones From FIFA - Authorities
ALUSHTA, June 7 (Sputnik) - The International Football Federation (FIFA) did not grant Crimea the right to open official World Cup fan zones on the Black Sea peninsula, the region's Minister of Tourism and Resorts Vadim Volchenko said on Thursday.
7 Jun 2018
Russia Hits New Low in Updated FIFA Ranking, Becomes Lowest-Ranked Team at World Cup
MOSCOW, June 7 (Sputnik) - The Russian national football team have dropped to a record-low 70th place in the FIFA World ranking released Thursday on FIFA's official website.
7 Jun 2018
Five danger men from Group G
With England and Belgium in Group G it means some of the biggest football stars on the planet will be showing off their considerable talents. Here are five players you should keep your eye out for starting June 19.
7 Jun 2018
Schwarzer: Why Socceroos should embrace underdog tag
Two-time World Cup Socceroo Mark Schwarzer, says if France, Denmark and Peru underestimate Australia at the 2018 World Cup they will do so at their peril.
7 Jun 2018
Lazaridis: Socceroos need to show Braveheart’s against France
Former Socceroo great Stan Lazaridis has implored Australia to be brave in Russia and make sure they hold France at bay in their opening group game of the 2018 World Cup.
7 Jun 2018
Belgium defeat Egypt 3-0 in World Cup warm-up
Belgium beat Egypt 3-0 in a friendly pre-World Cup match held at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Wednesday.
7 Jun 2018
World Cup Group F: All confirmed 23-man squads
The World Cup is just over a week away and the excitement levels are at critical as the squads are trimmed and chopped.
7 Jun 2018
Iran Hold First World Cup Training Session in Russia
The Iranian national football team held their first training session at their base camp in Bakovka, just outside Moscow, ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup.
7 Jun 2018
Ex-Bulgaria Defender Sirakov Says Russia to Reach Knockout Stage at 2018 FIFA World Cup
MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - Former Amkar Perm and Bulgaria defender Zahari Sirakov told Sputnik Wednesday that the Russian national team could reach the knockout stage at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
6 Jun 2018
World Cup Group H: All confirmed 23-man squads
Group H is so close that one or two players could be the difference between progression and an early exit putting the pressure on the coaches as they named their final squads.
6 Jun 2018
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
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