Council of Europe thanks Russia for hosting 2018 World Cup

Council of Europe thanks Russia for hosting 2018 World Cup

On Sunday spokesperson of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Daniel Holtgen thanked Russia for hosting the 2018 World Cup and congratulated finalists France and Croatia. 16 Jul 2018
Putin holds conversation with French ex-president Sarkozy

Putin holds conversation with French ex-president Sarkozy

Russian President Vladimir Putin held informal conversations with a number of foreign leaders, including former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, and other guests of honor during the break in the World Cup final game between France and Croatia. 16 Jul 2018
2018 World Cup to cause 'surge of interest' in football

2018 World Cup to cause 'surge of interest' in football

CSKA Moscow President Yevgeni Giner said on Sunday that the 2018 World Cup was "the best" in history, and that it would "cause a surge of interest" in football in Russia. 16 Jul 2018
France 'deservedly' won 2018 World Cup says Russian sports minister

France 'deservedly' won 2018 World Cup says Russian sports minister

Russian Sports Minister Pavel Kolobkov told Sputnik on Sunday that France "showed a perfect football" and had "deservedly" won the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 16 Jul 2018
Highest number of goals scored at World Cup final in over 50 years

Highest number of goals scored at World Cup final in over 50 years

The highest number of goals in regular time of a World Cup final was scored at the 2018 final between France and Croatia since 1958. 16 Jul 2018
Mbappe wins FIFA young player award at 2018 World Cup

Mbappe wins FIFA young player award at 2018 World Cup

France forward Kylian Mbappe won the FIFA Young Player award at the 2018 World Cup. 16 Jul 2018
Olympic committee president congratulates France on winning World Cup

Olympic committee president congratulates France on winning World Cup

President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach congratulated France on winning the World Cup final on Sunday. 16 Jul 2018
Spain win FIFA fair play trophy at 2018 World Cup

Spain win FIFA fair play trophy at 2018 World Cup

The Spanish national football team won the FIFA Fair Play Trophy, an award for the team that advanced to the second round with the best record of fair play, on Sunday. 16 Jul 2018
Courtois wins golden glove award at 2018 World Cup

Courtois wins golden glove award at 2018 World Cup

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois won the Golden Glove award at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, having become the best goalkeeper at this summer's tournament. 16 Jul 2018
Modric wins golden ball award at 2018 World Cup

Modric wins golden ball award at 2018 World Cup

Croatia midfielder and captain Luka Modric won the Golden Ball award at the 2018 World Cup. 16 Jul 2018
Deschamps becomes third in history to win World Cup as player and head coach

Deschamps becomes third in history to win World Cup as player and head coach

France head coach Didier Deschamps has become the third person ever to win the World Cup as a player and a head coach. 16 Jul 2018
Kane becomes 2018 World Cup top goalscorer

Kane becomes 2018 World Cup top goalscorer

England forward Harry Kane became the best striker of the 2018 World Cup in Russia and will receive the Golden Boot, an award that goes to the top goalscorer of the World Cup, having scored six goals. 16 Jul 2018
VAR to be used at all major tournaments

VAR to be used at all major tournaments

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will be introduced at all major sporting events, Honorary President of the Russian Olympic Committee Alexander Zhukov said on Sunday. 16 Jul 2018
Mbappe becomes second teenager to score in World Cup final

Mbappe becomes second teenager to score in World Cup final

France forward Kylian Mbappe has become the second player under the age of 20 along with Brazil legend Pele, who set the record in the 1958 World Cup final against Sweden, to score in a World Cup final. 16 Jul 2018
Mandzukic becomes first player in 40 years to score for both teams at a World Cup

Mandzukic becomes first player in 40 years to score for both teams at a World Cup

Croatia forward Mario Mandzukic became the first player in 40 years to score both a goal and an own goal during one FIFA World Cup match on Sunday. 16 Jul 2018
Griezmann named man of the match after 4-2 win over Croatia

Griezmann named man of the match after 4-2 win over Croatia

France striker Antoine Griezmann was named the man of the match after his team beat Croatia 4-2 in the 2018 World Cup final at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday. 16 Jul 2018
Over 3 million people attended World Cup matches in Russia

Over 3 million people attended World Cup matches in Russia

The 2018 World Cup matches in Russia were attended by more than three million people. 16 Jul 2018
World Cup final held in front of sell-out crowd

World Cup final held in front of sell-out crowd

The 2018 World Cup final match between France and Croatia is currently being held in front of a sell-out crowd of 78,011 supporters at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium, FIFA reported on Sunday on their official website. 16 Jul 2018
Belgium saluted by fans in Brussels after team claimed third place

Belgium saluted by fans in Brussels after team claimed third place

The Belgium national football team has appeared in front of a crowd of about 8,000 fans, who welcomed Roberto Matinez's side at Brussels' central square after they returned from the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 16 Jul 2018
VAR System used for first time in World Cup final

VAR System used for first time in World Cup final

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system was used for the first time in World Cup final during the 2018 World Cup final match between France and Croatia. 16 Jul 2018
Only one 2018 World Cup game ended in goalless draw

Only one 2018 World Cup game ended in goalless draw

The encounter between France and Denmark was the only match of the 2018 World Cup in Russia that ended in a goalless draw. 16 Jul 2018

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