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Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Heads to Moscow for Opening Ceremony
The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed Bin Salman is in Moscow to hold talks with the Russian President and attend the World Cup opening ceremony.
14 Jun 2018
Belgium out to 'enjoy' World Cup
Players of the Belgian national football team told Belgian media on Thursday that they were going to "enjoy" the World Cup.
14 Jun 2018
Russian ref selected for Morocco v Iran
Russian referee Sergei Karasev was appointed to officiate the group stage match between Morocco and Iran, FIFA said on Wednesday.
14 Jun 2018
Uruguay Defender Gimenez Extends Atletico Contract
Uruguay defender Jose Maria Gimenez has extended his contract with Atletico Madrid until 2023.
14 Jun 2018
Kyrgyz Leader Leaves for Moscow to Attend FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony
Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov has left for Moscow to take part in the opening ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the presidential press service said on Thursday.
14 Jun 2018
2018 FIFA World Cup Preview
Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the opening ceremony of the World Cup tonight and watch the opening match between Russia and Saudi Arabia at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow.
14 Jun 2018
Putin Attends World Cup gala concert in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin attended a gala concert with famous opera singers celebrating the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup, the Kremlin said Wednesday.
14 Jun 2018
PREVIEW – 2018 FIFA World Cup to Kick Off on Thursday, Putin to Attend Opening Ceremony
Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the opening ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which will kick off in Russia on Thursday, and watch the opening match between Russia and Saudi Arabia at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow.
14 Jun 2018
Spain appoints three new coaching staff members
Julian Calero, Juan Carlos Martinez Castrejon and 2010 World Cup Winner Carlos Marchena will help Fernando Hierro throughout the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the Spanish team announced on its website on Wednesday.
14 Jun 2018
Schoolgirl with Down Syndrome to Open World Cup
Moscow schoolgirl Angelina Makarova, who lives with Down syndrome, will open the 2018 FIFA World Cup, President of Special Olympics Russia Yuri Smirnov told Sputnik on Wednesday.
14 Jun 2018
Dutch Prime Minister to Support Belgium During World Cup
MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte said on Wednesday, he would support Belgium at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia.
14 Jun 2018
Dutch Referee Kuipers to Officiate World Cup Match Between Egypt, Uruguay
MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Bjorn Kuipers, from the Netherlands, will officiate the 2018 FIFA World Cup match between Egypt and Uruguay, FIFA’s press service said on Wednesday.
14 Jun 2018
Russia Midfielder Samedov Says Team Needs to Strive to Win First Two Games
MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Russia midfielder Aleskandr Samedov said on Wednesday that the team needed to beat Saudi Arabia and Egypt in order to not to be dependent on the result of their last game against Uruguay.
14 Jun 2018
Barcelona, Brazil Midfielder Paulinho ‘Saddened’ by Events in Spanish Team
SOCHI, June 13 (Sputnik) - Barcelona and Brazil midfielder Paulinho said on Wednesday that he was "saddened" by the latest developments in the Spanish national team.
14 Jun 2018
Brazil Midfielder Paulinho Names Five World Cup Favorites
SOCHI, June 13 (Sputnik) - Brazil midfielder Paulinho named Germany, France, Belgium, Spain and Argentina as 2018 FIFA World Cup favorites on Wednesday.
14 Jun 2018
Grass at Germany's Training Center 'Too Long' But Center 'Very Good' Overall - Head Coach
VATUTINKI, June 13 (Sputnik) - Germany head coach Joachim Low said on Wednesday that the grass at the team’s training ground was a little bit too long but the training center was "very good" overall.
14 Jun 2018
Russia Striker Smolov Says Team Has ‘To Give 100%' From First Match at FIFA World Cup
MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - FC Krasnodar and Russia striker Fedor Smolov said on Wednesday that the team had “to give 100 percent" from the very first match at the FIFA World Cup.
14 Jun 2018
Italian Referee Rocchi to Officiate Spain, Portugal Match - Reports
MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - A team of Italian referees led by Gianluca Rocchi will officiate the 2018 FIFA World Cup match between Spain and Portugal, the Spanish newspaper Marca reported on Wednesday.
14 Jun 2018
Participation in World Cup, Euro Gives Invaluable Experience - Croatia Midfielder Perisic
ST. PETERSBURG, June 13 (Sputnik) - Croatia midfielder Ivan Perisic said on Wednesday that participation in major tournaments, such as World Cups and UEFA Euros, gives players invaluable experience.
14 Jun 2018
Croatia Striker Kalinic Says Team's Attack Can Intimidate Any Opposition Defense
ST. PETERSBURG, June 13 (Sputnik) - Croatia forward Nikola Kalinic said on Wednesday that his team's attacking players have the potential to intimidate any opposing defense.
14 Jun 2018
Sweden to Deploy Mobile Consulates in FIFA World Cup Host Cities – Embassy
MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Sweden’s Embassy in Russia will open mobile consulates during the FIFA World Cup in the cities were the country’s national team will be playing, the embassy’s spokeswoman Tatyana Starodubtseva told Sputnik on Wednesday.
14 Jun 2018
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