Mutko: Russia can fight for Confederations Cup trophy

The devotion of Russia’s national football team may help it to fight for the the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup trophy, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko said after Russia defeated New Zealand 2-0 in the tournament’s first game on Saturda, TASS reports.

When asked whether the Russian team has a chance of winning the trophy, Mutko replied "Yes, judging by their devotion."

"We need to understand that we will face strong opponents - Portugal, Mexico, Germany, Chile. All we need is to play with great devotion, to do our best - then everything will be OK," he said.