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Russia defeat Spain on penalties at World Cup

by LuMi - July 1, 2018 0323

Russia have earned a place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a penalty-shootout victory over Spain in Sunday's clash in Moscow. A 1-1 draw had previously been played out, with an own goal from Sergei Ignashevich being cancelled out by Artem Dzyuba's penalty just before the break, and Russia spent the

Uruguay beat 10-man Russia to top Group A

by LuMi - June 26, 2018 0292

Uruguay handed Russia a World Cup reality check and sealed top spot in Group A with a 3-0 win over the 10-man hosts at the Samara Arena this afternoon. A Luis Suarez free kick and a Denis Cheryshev own goal gave Oscar Tabarez's side a two-goal lead before Russia's Igor Smolnikov

The host country get a comfortable win over Egypt

by LuMi - June 20, 2018 0231

Hosts Russia moved closer to qualification for the next round of the 2018 World Cup courtesy of a comfortable 3-1 victory over Egypt in Group A at the Krestovsky Stadium this evening. A second-half own goal from Ahmed Fathy set Russia on their way, while Denis Cheryshev and Artem Dzyuba made

Salah fit to play for Egypt against World Cup hosts Russia

by LuMi - June 17, 2018 0245

Liverpool have confirmed that Mohamed Salah is fit to play for Egypt in their World Cup Group A encounter against tournament hosts Russia. The 26-year-old was forced off in the first half of his club's Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid last month due to a shoulder injury following a

Russia opens World Cup 2018 with thumping win over Saudi Arabia

by LuMi - June 15, 2018 0236

Host nation Russia have got their World Cup campaign off to a dream start courtesy of a 5-0 win over Saudi Arabia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow this afternoon. An expectant crowd were treated to a vastly-improved performance compared to their form in the buildup to the tournament, which resulted

FIFA Investigate Russia Over Racist Chants Against Pogba

by LuMi - March 29, 2018 0320

FIFA are investigating claims that racist chants were aimed at the French side by the fans in the stands during their friendly against Russia in St Petersburg. The French won the match 3-1 thanks to a Kylian Mbappe double and an astonishing Paul Pogba free kick. However, the scoreline looks now

Kylian Mbappé and Paul Pogba fire France to friendly win over Russia

by LuMi - March 28, 2018 0916

France have returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Russia in Tuesday's friendly in Saint Petersburg. Didier Deschamps's side lost out to Colombia on Friday, but a double from Kylian Mbappe and a Paul Pogba free kick ensured that the visitors recorded an impressive win in the country of

Police warn England fans to behave at Russia 2018 or risk aggro or arrest

by LuMi - February 24, 2018February 24, 2018 0325

British police chief has admitted fears over the safety of English football fans at the World Cup in Russia this summer. Deputy chief constable Mark Roberts, who is Britain's most senior police football officer, made the comments following the death of a policeman at Spartak Moscow's Europa League match with Athletic

Russia hold Spain in six-goal friendly international

by LuMi - November 15, 2017November 15, 2017 0292

Sergio Ramos scored twice from the penalty spot as Spain held World Cup 2018 hosts Russia to a thrilling 3-3 draw in a friendly international in their own back yard. The home side dominated the opening stages, but it was the Spanish who drew first blood with less than 10 minutes

FIFA UNVEIL OFFICIAL MATCH BALL FOR RUSSIA 2018

by Moshood Akinleye - November 10, 2017 0539

The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has unveiled The Adidas Telstar 18 as the official match ball for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. FIFA presented the innovation with Argentina legend Leo Messi. “I like all of it: the new design, the colours, everything.” It harks back to the original Telstar,