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Russia readying Dzagoev for last-16 clash
By FourFourTwo Staff published
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
By FourFourTwo Staff published
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
By James Kilpatrick published
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
By FourFourTwo Staff last updated
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
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Cristiano Ronaldo Moscow has dispelled any concern about staging the World Cup in Russia by being the most welcome of hosts.
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