Villarreal players greet Cheryshev with round of applause

Villarreal players greet Cheryshev with round of applause

Villarreal players welcomed Russia midfielder Denis Cheryshev back from the 2018 World Cup with a round of applause on Tuesday. 10 Jul 2018
Pamela Anderson arrives in Russia to cheer on France

Pamela Anderson arrives in Russia to cheer on France

Canadian American actress and model Pamela Anderson has arrived in St. Petersburg on Tuesday to support France in the World Cup semi-final against Belgium. 10 Jul 2018
Ukrainian Football Federation to compensate Vukojevic for FIFA fine

Ukrainian Football Federation to compensate Vukojevic for FIFA fine

The Ukrainian Football Federation (FFU) will compensate Croatia's assistant coach and former Dynamo Kiev player Ognjen Vukojevic for the fine imposed on him by FIFA. 10 Jul 2018
FIFA looking into new video of Vida

FIFA looking into new video of Vida

FIFA is looking into a fresh video showing Croatia defender Domagoj Vida say "Glory to Ukraine!" days after the player was handed a warning by world football's governing body for similar chants. 10 Jul 2018
England train with rubber chicken ahead of Croatia semi-final

England train with rubber chicken ahead of Croatia semi-final

England used rubber chickens instead of a ball in one of their exercises during today's training session ahead of World Cup semi-final match against Croatia. 10 Jul 2018
Santos stays on as Portugal head coach

Santos stays on as Portugal head coach

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) will keep Fernando Santos as the head coach of the national team - even though their performance at the FIFA World Cup in Russia "fell short of expectations." 10 Jul 2018
Theresa May sends her support for the England team

Theresa May sends her support for the England team

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has wished luck to the England team in their 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final match against Croatia on Thursday morning. 10 Jul 2018
World Cup's 'wonderful atmosphere' praised by Belgium and France

World Cup's 'wonderful atmosphere' praised by Belgium and France

French Consul General in St. Petersburg Hughes de Chavagnac and his Belgian colleague Hans Timbremont have praised the "wonderful atmosphere" created at this year's FIFA World Cup in Russia. 10 Jul 2018
Belgian and French fans plan pre-match walks

Belgian and French fans plan pre-match walks

French and Belgian fans will take a walk around St. Petersburg to support their national teams ahead of their semi-final encounter at the World Cup. 10 Jul 2018
Over 600 Belgian fans fly to St. Petersburg for France clash

Over 600 Belgian fans fly to St. Petersburg for France clash

Over 600 football fans from Belgium have traveled to St. Peterburg on two charter "fan" flights to cheer on their team in the World Cup semi-finals. 10 Jul 2018
Paris fan park primed for 20,000 spectators

Paris fan park primed for 20,000 spectators

About 20,000 people are expected to watch the World Cup semi-final between France and Belgium on a huge screen installed in Paris in front of the mayor's office. 10 Jul 2018
Croatia's World Cup Row Not Kremlin's Concern as Football Not About Politics - Spokesman

Croatia's World Cup Row Not Kremlin's Concern as Football Not About Politics - Spokesman

Kremlin does not consider Croatia defender Domagoj Vida's controversial celebrations following their victory over Russia at the World Cup to be its concern. 10 Jul 2018
Kremlin anticipates 'beautiful' football from England

Kremlin anticipates 'beautiful' football from England

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says he expects England to produce some "beautiful" football when the Three Lions take on Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals. 10 Jul 2018
Russia retains big World Cup viewing figures despite elimination

Russia retains big World Cup viewing figures despite elimination

The World Cup viewership has not shrunk in Russia after its national team bowed out of the tournament, as 69% of Russians keep watching the matches on TV. 10 Jul 2018
Russians reckon France will win the tournament

Russians reckon France will win the tournament

Most Russians think France will win the 2018 World Cup, a poll conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VTsIOM) has revealed. 10 Jul 2018
Psychic cat backs Belgium to beat France

Psychic cat backs Belgium to beat France

Achilles the Cat, Russia 2018's animal oracle, has summoned his psychic powers and predicted Belgium will beat France in the morning. 10 Jul 2018
England expects 10,000 supporters to attend Croatia clash - reports

England expects 10,000 supporters to attend Croatia clash - reports

The English Football Association expects some 10,000 fans at the FIFA World Cup semi-final match between England and Croatia, the UK media reported. 10 Jul 2018
Belgium face France in World Cup semi on Wednesday morning (AEST)

Belgium face France in World Cup semi on Wednesday morning (AEST)

Belgium will face neighbours France in the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final match that will take place at the St. Petersburg Stadium on Wednesday (4am AEST). 10 Jul 2018
World Cup oracle cat to predict winner of France-Belgium

World Cup oracle cat to predict winner of France-Belgium

Achilles the cat, who lives at St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum and serves as the animal oracle for the FIFA World Cup, will predict the winner of the World Cup semi-final match between France and Belgium on Tuesday, St. Petersburg's Committee for Tourism Development said. 10 Jul 2018
Dzagoev 'ambivalent' about Russia's World Cup performances

Dzagoev 'ambivalent' about Russia's World Cup performances

Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev said he had "ambivalent" impressions of his side's performance at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and that Russia could have qualified for the semi-finals. 10 Jul 2018
Macron to arrive in St. Petersburg for semi-final between France and Belgium

Macron to arrive in St. Petersburg for semi-final between France and Belgium

French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in the Russian city of St. Petersburg later on Tuesday to support his national team during their World Cup semi-final match against neighbors Belgium. 10 Jul 2018