Igor Akinfeev

FIFA World Cup 2018: Vladimir Putin didn't put any pressure on Russia to beat Spain, says Kremlin

President Vladimir Putin told Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov nobody was going to judge his team if they lost to Spain in the World Cup last 16 on Sunday — a match they improbably won.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Egypt striker Mohamed Salah declared fit to play in key clash against Russia

Mohamed Salah has scored 44 goals in a sensational first season for Liverpool and is keen to make his debut after missing the Pharaohs' 1-0 opening game loss to Uruguay with a shoulder injury.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia's tournament fortunes rest in hands of veteran goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev

Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev is the elder statesman of a ragtag team whose preparations for their first World Cup on home soil have been marred by injuries.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev seeks redemption at showpiece tournament

Akinfeev is still haunted by a speculative shot that softly hit his palms and slowly arched in over his head in Russia's 2014 World Cup opener against South Korea.

Europa League: Red Star Belgrade play out drab draw against CSKA Moscow in last-32 tie

Red Star, who won Europe's premier club competition in 1991, had the best chances in driving sleet although 2005 UEFA Cup winners CSKA dominated possession.

FIFA World Cup 2018 draw: From title-holders Germany to hosts Russia, here's a look at teams in Pot 1

A guide to the teams in Pot 1 in Friday's draw for the 2018 World Cup in Russia:

International friendlies: Sergio Aguero's strike helps Argentina see off Russia at 2018 World Cup final venue

A late goal from Sergio Aguero unlocked a stubborn Russian defence on Saturday as Argentina won 1-0 in the ground that will stage the World Cup final next year.

Confederations Cup 2017: Cristiano Ronaldo fires Portugal to first win against Russia in home turf

Cristiano Ronaldo said Portugal were worthy winners after scoring his first goal of the Confederations Cup to steer his country to a 1-0 victory over hosts Russia on Wednesday

La Liga: Pepe confident that teammate Cristiano Ronaldo can handle tax-evasion scandal pressure

Spanish authorities accuse Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo of evading € 14.7 million (Rs 105 crores approx.) in tax and he has been summoned to appear in court next month in Madrid.

Euro 2016: Gareth Bale strikes again as brilliant Wales cruise past Russia into last 16