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Russia welcomes the world

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The Russian national team has welcomed their fellow competing teams at the 2018 World Cup The   Sbornaya   squad donned the playing shirts of the 31 other countries at the tournament Igor Akinfeev expressed his wish that “all teams enjoy Russia and its hospitality     fifa live 2018 We welcome all the teams who are coming here for the World Cup, said goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev, wearing the shirt of reigning world champions Germany. I think they’ll quickly be convinced that Russia is 100% ready for their arrival. Our country has staged plenty of major sporting events and important matches already. I hope every player, coach and fan enjoys Russia and its hospitality. I hope everyone likes Russia,” added defender Sergei Ignashevich, who holds the all-time record for Sbornaya caps. It’s summer here, the weather is wonderful and the people are friendly. I’m sure you’ll be happy. Supporters from all over the world will soon be able to properly appreciate the wa...
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Vintage Kawashima aims to scale new heights with Japan

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  Fifa Live 2018 Eiji Kawashima is the oldest member of Japan's squad The 35-year-old enters his third FIFA World Cup in Russia Japan No1 thinks their group is wide open Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima heads to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ with a clear goal to realise: to make up for their heart-breaking Round-of-16 exit at South Africa 2010. Eight years ago, Kawashima was selected into the Japan squad as a backup to Seigo Narazaki. With the competition kicking off, though, he emerged as the surprise starting goalkeeper in preference to the first-choice custodian due to some standout performances during pre-tournament friendlies. He duly seized the opportunities, excelling throughout as the Samurai Blue progressed from a group which also featured the Netherlands, Denmark and Cameroon. That marked Japan’s first progression to the knockout stage on foreign soil. While it’s certainly an achievement to be proud of, it was their loss against Paraguay in the second...
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