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Russia readying Dzagoev for last-16 clash
Fyodor Smolov A hamstring problem ruled him out of facing Egypt and Uruguay, but Russia are hoping to have Alan Dzagoev back for the second round.
Russia 5 Saudi Arabia 0: Cheryshev, Golovin star in World Cup opener despite Dzagoev blow
Alan Dzagoev Denis Cheryshev scored his first Russia goals as the World Cup hosts brushed Saudi Arabia aside at Luzhniki Stadium.
Saudi Arabia's sports authority lashes out at team for opening-day drubbing
In Other News... After the Green Falcons were thrashed 5-0 by Russia in their World Cup opener, authority chairman Turki al-Sheikh has apologised for their display
Capello: We prepared seriously for Moldova
Fabio Capello Russia coach Fabio Capello refuted the notion his men were under-prepared, after they were held 1-1 by Moldova in their Euro 2016 qualifier.
World Cup 2018: A Russian romp, Maradona and the party in Moscow
Cristiano Ronaldo Moscow has dispelled any concern about staging the World Cup in Russia by being the most welcome of hosts.
World Cup hosts Russia qualify as Egypt make early exit
Luis Suarez Uruguay's defeat of Saudi Arabia means Egypt are knocked out of the World Cup with Russia heading into the knockout rounds.
The FourFourTwo Preview: Algeria vs Russia
Algeria Fresh from a first FIFA World Cup win for 32 years, victory over Russia on Thursday would see Algeria make their second-round debut.
