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Midfielder Zhirkov Trains Individually as Russia Resume FIFA World Cup Preparations

Midfielder Zhirkov Trains Individually as Russia Resume FIFA World Cup Preparations

NOVOGORSK, June 7 (Sputnik) - Zenit St. Petersburg and Russia midfielder Yury Zhirkov trained on his own during the team's first session following their 1-1 friendly draw with Turkey on Tuesday, the Russian Football Union told Sputnik on Thursday. 8 Jun 2018
Ex-Coach Bilyaletdinov Says No Need To Panic After Russia's 1-1 Friendly Draw With Turkey

Ex-Coach Bilyaletdinov Says No Need To Panic After Russia's 1-1 Friendly Draw With Turkey

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - Former SKA-Khabarovsk and Rubin Kazan head coach Rinat Bilyaletdinov told Sputnik Wednesday that Russia's poor results in the recent friendlies against Austria and Turkey were no reason for panic. 6 Jun 2018
Russia have lessons to learn after Turkey draw - Cherchesov

Russia have lessons to learn after Turkey draw - Cherchesov

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said the team had some lessons to learn after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Turkey in their final warm-up game before the start of the 2018 World Cup. 6 Jun 2018
Golovin: Russia better in final pre-WC friendly

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
Russia should not be judged by friendly results - Lunev

Russia should not be judged by friendly results - Lunev

Russia goalkeeper Andrey Lunev said there was room for improvement but his team should not be judged just by their result. 6 Jun 2018
Turkey Coach Lucescu hopes Russia reach World Cup Semis

Turkey Coach Lucescu hopes Russia reach World Cup Semis

Turkey head coach Mircea Lucescu said on Tuesday he was “a Russian fan” and he hoped Stanislav Cherchesov’s side could reach the World Cup semi-finals. 6 Jun 2018
Russia held to 1-1 draw by Turkey in WC warm-up

Russia held to 1-1 draw by Turkey in WC warm-up

World Cup hosts Russia were held to a 1-1 draw by Turkey in their final pre-World Cup friendly at the VEB Arena in Moscow on Tuesday. 6 Jun 2018
Goalkeeper Akinfeev, Forward Smolov Named in Russia's Starting Lineup For Turkey Friendly

Goalkeeper Akinfeev, Forward Smolov Named in Russia's Starting Lineup For Turkey Friendly

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - CSKA Moscow goalkeeper and Russia captain Igor Akinfeev and FC Krasnodar striker Fedor Smolov have been named in Russia's starting lineup for their pre-World Cup friendly match against Turkey, the team said via Twitter Tuesday. 6 Jun 2018
All Tickets Sold for Pre-World Cup Friendly Between Russia, Turkey in Moscow - Team

All Tickets Sold for Pre-World Cup Friendly Between Russia, Turkey in Moscow - Team

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - All tickets for the friendly match between hosts Russia and Turkey ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup have been sold, the Russian national football team said Tuesday. 5 Jun 2018
Turkey Defender Kaldırım Says Russia 'Nervous' Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Turkey Defender Kaldırım Says Russia 'Nervous' Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Turkey defender Hasan Ali Kaldırım said on Monday it was obvious that Russia were feeling nervous ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 5 Jun 2018
Turkey Head Coach Lucescu Hopes Russia 'Play Well' at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Turkey Head Coach Lucescu Hopes Russia 'Play Well' at 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Turkey head coach Mircea Lucescu said on Monday that he hoped hosts Russia would "play well" at this summer's FIFA World Cup. 5 Jun 2018
Russia to look ‘fresher’ against Turkey

Russia to look ‘fresher’ against Turkey

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Monday that his team would look “fresher” in Tuesday's friendly match against Turkey than they did during Wednesday's 1-0 defeat by Austria. 4 Jun 2018
Romanian Referee Hategan to Officiate Russia-Turkey Pre-World Cup Friendly

Romanian Referee Hategan to Officiate Russia-Turkey Pre-World Cup Friendly

MOSCOW, June 3 (Sputnik) - Romanian referee Ovidiu Hategan will take charge of Russia’s last warm-up game before the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup against Turkey on June 5, the Russian Football Union said Sunday. 4 Jun 2018
Tunisia Held to 2-2 Draw in Friendly With Turkey

Tunisia Held to 2-2 Draw in Friendly With Turkey

MOSCOW, June 1 (Sputnik) - Tunisia and Turkey played out a 2-2 draw in a heated pre-World Cup friendly in Geneva on Friday. 2 Jun 2018
Turkey Beat Iran 2-1 in World Cup Friendly

Turkey Beat Iran 2-1 in World Cup Friendly

MOSCOW, May 28 (Sputnik) - Turkey defeated World Cup-bound Iran 2-1 in a friendly in Istanbul on Monday, as the Iranians continue their preparations for next month’s tournament in Russia. 29 May 2018
Socceroos touch down in Turkey with "world first technology"

Socceroos touch down in Turkey with "world first technology"

Nineteen Socceroos have arrived in Turkey for the squad's pre-World Cup training camp and they're using world-first technology to ensure they utilise every second. 21 May 2018

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