Over 400,000 Moscow Metro Passengers Watched FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals Live - Official

Over 400,000 Moscow Metro Passengers Watched FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals Live - Official

MOSCOW, July 13 (Sputnik) - More than 400,000 Moscow metro passengers watched the FIFA World Cup semi-finals on screens installed in the trains, Head of Moscow's Transport Department Maksim Liksutov told Sputnik on Friday. 13 Jul 2018
UN Secretary-General staying neutral for World Cup Final

UN Secretary-General staying neutral for World Cup Final

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is Portuguese, said on Thursday that he would not be supporting Croatia or France in the 2018 FIFA World Cup final, but hoped the best team won. 13 Jul 2018
FIFA to investigate English fans' chants during semi-final

FIFA to investigate English fans' chants during semi-final

FIFA will investigate whether the chants by England fans during their team's semi-final game against Croatia were discriminatory, UK media reported on Thursday.  13 Jul 2018
Argentine referee Pitana to officiate World Cup Final

Argentine referee Pitana to officiate World Cup Final

A team of Argentine referees led by Nestor Pitana will officiate the 2018 FIFA World Cup final between France and Croatia, FIFA said via its official Twitter account on Thursday. 13 Jul 2018
Ex-Colombia keeper hails France's Lloris as 'one of the best'

Ex-Colombia keeper hails France's Lloris as 'one of the best'

Former Colombia goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon said France keeper Hugo Lloris was one of the best goalkeepers of the 2018 World Cup. 13 Jul 2018
Disrespectful reports in British media motivated Croatia

Disrespectful reports in British media motivated Croatia

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said the British media's disrespect for Croatia's players was an additional motivation for the team in their 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final match against England. 13 Jul 2018
Perisic is Croatia's trump card - Dalic

Perisic is Croatia's trump card - Dalic

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said midfielder Ivan Perisic was the kind of a player who can become his side’s trump card and help them win the FIFA World Cup final against France. 13 Jul 2018
Belgium Midfielder Tielemans Says World Cup Third Place Play-Off 'Matter of Honor'

Belgium Midfielder Tielemans Says World Cup Third Place Play-Off 'Matter of Honor'

MOSCOW, July 12 (Sputnik) - Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans said on Thursday that playing in the World Cup third place play-off against England in St. Petersburg on Saturday would be “a matter of honor” for his team. 13 Jul 2018
Ex-Italy Defender Oddo Says France Not Favorites to Win 2018 FIFA World Cup

Ex-Italy Defender Oddo Says France Not Favorites to Win 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, July 12 (Sputnik) - Former Italy defender Massimo Oddo said on Thursday that he did not think France were the 2018 FIFA World Cup favorites. 13 Jul 2018
Defender Meunier Says Belgium Want to Beat England in Third-Place Match

Defender Meunier Says Belgium Want to Beat England in Third-Place Match

MOSCOW, July 12 (Sputnik) - Belgium defender Thomas Meunier said on Thursday that Belgium wanted to beat England again in order to finish third at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 13 Jul 2018
Russia's Advancement to World Cup Quarter-Finals Unexpected for Most Russians - Poll

Russia's Advancement to World Cup Quarter-Finals Unexpected for Most Russians - Poll

MOSCOW, July 12 (Sputnik) - Russia's advancement to the quarter-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup was unexpected for the majority of Russians, a poll conducted by the Public Opinion Foundation (FOM) revealed on Thursday. 13 Jul 2018
All Doping Control Tests Taken During 2018 World Cup Negative - FIFA

All Doping Control Tests Taken During 2018 World Cup Negative - FIFA

MOSCOW, July 12 (Sputnik) - All doping samples taken from footballers before and during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, have turned out negative, FIFA said via its official website on Thursday. 13 Jul 2018
Three England players may miss third place match - reports

Three England players may miss third place match - reports

England defenders Kieran Trippier and Kyle Walker and midfielder Jordan Henderson are all doubtful for the team's FIFA World Cup third place match, which will take place on Sunday (AEST), the UK media reported. 13 Jul 2018
Croatia's Advancement to World Cup Final 'Great Achievement' - Head Coach Dalic

Croatia's Advancement to World Cup Final 'Great Achievement' - Head Coach Dalic

MOSCOW, July 12 (Sputnik) - Head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Thursday that Croatia's advancement to the 2018 FIFA World Cup final was a "great achievement" for his country. 13 Jul 2018
Mbappe 'Phenomenon', First Player on France Team - Ex-France Defender Blanc

Mbappe 'Phenomenon', First Player on France Team - Ex-France Defender Blanc

MOSCOW, July 12 (Sputnik) - Former France captain Laurent Blanc said on Thursday that he thought 19-year-old striker Kylian Mbappe was a “phenomenon” and the number one player on France team at this summer’s FIFA World Cup. 13 Jul 2018
France Have Advantage by Resting For Additional Day - Croatia Head Coach

France Have Advantage by Resting For Additional Day - Croatia Head Coach

MOSCOW, July 12 (Sputnik) - Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Thursday that France would have a bit of an advantage compared to Croatia because they had an additional day of rest ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup final. 13 Jul 2018
Modric One of World’s Best Midfielders - Croatia Head Coach Dalic

Modric One of World’s Best Midfielders - Croatia Head Coach Dalic

MOSCOW, July 12 (Sputnik) - Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Thursday that his team's captain Luka Modric has showed at the 2018 FIFA World Cup that he was one of the best midfielders in the world. 13 Jul 2018
Croatia's Entire 1998 FIFA World Cup Squad Invited to World Cup Final in Moscow - CFF

Croatia's Entire 1998 FIFA World Cup Squad Invited to World Cup Final in Moscow - CFF

MOSCOW, July 12 (Sputnik) - The Croatian Football Federation (CFF) has invited the entire Croatia squad and coaching staff, who claimed the third place at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, to this year's World Cup final between Croatia and France, the CFF said via its official website on Thursday. 13 Jul 2018
UK Embassy Informed About Missing UK Fan Being Found - Russian Interior Ministry

UK Embassy Informed About Missing UK Fan Being Found - Russian Interior Ministry

MOSCOW, July 12 (Sputnik) - The UK Embassy in Moscow has been informed about the location of UK football fan Douglas Moreton, who got lost on his way back to the Russian capital from Samara, the press service of the Moscow Department of the Russian Interior Ministry told Sputnik on Thursday. 13 Jul 2018
Huge Screen to Be Installed Near Eiffel Tower, to Broadcast World Cup Final Live

Huge Screen to Be Installed Near Eiffel Tower, to Broadcast World Cup Final Live

PARIS, July 12 (Sputnik) - Paris authorities will install a huge screen near the Eiffel Tower that will broadcast live the 2018 FIFA World Cup final between France and Croatia. 13 Jul 2018
Belgian Senator Destexhe Hails 2018 FIFA World Cup Organization

Belgian Senator Destexhe Hails 2018 FIFA World Cup Organization

MOSCOW, July 12 (Sputnik) - Belgian senator Alain Destexhe said Thursday that he was impressed by the level of organization of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 13 Jul 2018