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Russian World Cup hero Igor Akinfeev calls time on international career
Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev has retired from international football, calling time on a 14-year career with the national team in which he won over 100 caps and became a hero as captain at this summer’s World Cup.
Oct 1, 2018 10:48
‘I was 200% confident he’d save at least 1 penalty’ – Russian star Akinfeev’s former coach
The former coach of Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev has told RT about the factors that shaped the star’s rise to the top, after he produced a stunning performance in the World Cup penalty shootout win against Spain.
Jul 5, 2018 15:47
Mystic money: Did this Russian banknote predict Akinfeev shootout save against Spain?
As with all Russian sporting victories, the internet invariably hints money was somehow involved. Now Russian social media users are convinced a banknote predicted goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev’s World Cup shootout save versus Spain.
Jul 2, 2018 14:04
Did Russia striker Dzyuba teach Akinfeev the stunning save that sent Spain home? (VIDEO)
Goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev was the shootout hero as his saves sent Russia into the World Cup quarter-finals – but a clip has emerged suggesting striker Artem Dzyuba may have taught him the stunning stop that sent Spain packing.
Jul 2, 2018 13:29
‘Akinfeev deserves a statue’ – Schmeichel on Russian goalkeeping hero
Peter Schmeichel says Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev “deserves a statue” in his honor after he produced a stunning penalty shootout display to help Russia beat Spain and qualify for the World Cup quarter-final.
Jul 1, 2018 19:38
‘I wasn't the best player’ – Humble Russian goalkeeping hero Akinfeev on shock World Cup win
Russia’s Igor Akinfeev has said “the whole team and the fans” were the most important factor in the country’s shock penalty shootout win over Spain in which Akinfeev made a stunning save to clinch victory.
Jul 1, 2018 18:29

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