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Greek Foreign Minister Wishes Success to Russia

Greek Foreign Minister Wishes Success to Russia

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias on Wednesday wished success to the FIFA World Cup 2018 about to kick off in Russia, as well as to the host's national team. 13 Jun 2018
FIFA President Infantino: Football has "conquered Russia"

FIFA President Infantino: Football has "conquered Russia"

FIFA President Giovanni Infantino said on Wednesday that Russia had never been conquered, but starting Thursday, it will be conquered by football. 13 Jun 2018
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Plans to Attend All Russia's Matches at FIFA World Cup

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Plans to Attend All Russia's Matches at FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets, who is in charge of culture, sports and tourism in the country's government, said on Wednesday that she planned to attend all the 2018 FIFA World Cup matches featuring Russia. 13 Jun 2018
Putin Glad to See All Guests at FIFA World Cup, Including North American Leaders - Kremlin

Putin Glad to See All Guests at FIFA World Cup, Including North American Leaders - Kremlin

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he will be glad to see all guests at the FIFA World Cup in Moscow, including high-ranking officials from the United States, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
FIFA World Cup Press Center Opens in St. Petersburg

FIFA World Cup Press Center Opens in St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG, June 13 (Sputnik) - The 2018 FIFA World Cup press center, where the Hermitage oracle cat Achilles will pick the winning team of the first World Cup match, opened in St. Petersburg, the World Cup media center said Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
Mexico defender Reyes out of the World Cup

Mexico defender Reyes out of the World Cup

Mexico centre-back Diego Reyes has been cruelly ruled out of the World Cup on the eve of the tournament due to an injury, the team has revealed on Twitter. 13 Jun 2018
Moscow offer over 600 Free Excursions during the World Cup

Moscow offer over 600 Free Excursions during the World Cup

More than 600 free pedestrian and bus tours around the center of Moscow will be available during the World Cup, the city mayor's office said on Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
World Cup to cost "under $660m"

World Cup to cost "under $660m"

Organisation of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia has cost less than US $500m (AUD $660m), according to the CEO of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) Alexey Sorokin. 13 Jun 2018
North America v Morocco: FIFA vote for 2026 World Cup hosts

North America v Morocco: FIFA vote for 2026 World Cup hosts

The 68th FIFA Congress has kicked off in Moscow with the election of the 2026 World Cup host country being front and centre. 13 Jun 2018
Over 200 Thousand People Accredited for 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia - Organizers

Over 200 Thousand People Accredited for 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia - Organizers

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - More than 200 thousand people have been accredited to work at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia , the CEO of the Local Organizing Committee, Alexey Sorokin, said Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
Over 20 Heads of State to Attend FIFA World Cup Opening Match in Moscow - Organizers

Over 20 Heads of State to Attend FIFA World Cup Opening Match in Moscow - Organizers

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - More than 20 heads of state will attend the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia, which will take place in Moscow on Thursday, the CEO of the Local Organizing Committee, Alexey Sorokin, said Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
Mexican Football Fans Head for World Cup in Russia by Bus

Mexican Football Fans Head for World Cup in Russia by Bus

MEXICO CITY, June 13 (Sputnik) - Mexican football fans, a Canadian and a Chilean, who support Mexico at this summer's FIFA World Cup, headed for Russia from Mexico by bus. 13 Jun 2018
Quarter of Questions addressed to World Cup information centre focus on tourist products

Quarter of Questions addressed to World Cup information centre focus on tourist products

A quarter of questions addressed to the 2018 FIFA World Cup information center of the Russian consumer rights watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, are related to excursions and other tourist services and products, Rospotrebnadzor said Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
Opera stars to perform at World Cup opening concert

Opera stars to perform at World Cup opening concert

A grand gala concert celebrating the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening will take place on Moscow's Red Square on June 13. 13 Jun 2018
Atletico, Monaco reach prelim agreement on Lemar transfer

Atletico, Monaco reach prelim agreement on Lemar transfer

Atletico Madrid have reached a preliminary agreement with Monaco on the transfer of French international Thomas Lemar. 13 Jun 2018
Colombia Arrives in Russia's Kazan for FIFA World Cup - Team Reporter

Colombia Arrives in Russia's Kazan for FIFA World Cup - Team Reporter

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - The Colombian national team arrived in the Russian city of Kazan for this summer's FIFA World Cup that will kick off on Thursday, official team reporter Alejandra Rueda said on Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
Lebanese Prime Minister to Arrive in Moscow for Two-Day Visit Wednesday

Lebanese Prime Minister to Arrive in Moscow for Two-Day Visit Wednesday

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri will start his two-day trip to Moscow on Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
VAR not 'perfect' says World Cup ref boss

VAR not 'perfect' says World Cup ref boss

FIFA Director of Refereeing Massimo Busacca said he does not expect the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) system to work perfectly at the upcoming tournament in Russia. 13 Jun 2018
Mbappe says injury not serious ahead of Socceroos clash

Mbappe says injury not serious ahead of Socceroos clash

France forward Kylian Mbappe said the injury he had picked up during the training session overnight (AEST) was not serious. 13 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabia arrive in Moscow ahead of Russia WC match

Saudi Arabia arrive in Moscow ahead of Russia WC match

Saudi Arabian arrived in Moscow ahead of their first match of the 2018 World Cup against Russia on June 14, the team posted on their official Twitter account on Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Serbia defender Rukavina says team's base in Svetlogorsk was right choice

Serbia defender Rukavina says team's base in Svetlogorsk was right choice

KALININGRAD, June 12 (Sputnik) - Serbia Defender Antonio Rukavina said Monday that his country made the right choice to be based in the Baltic Sea resort of Svetlogorsk. 13 Jun 2018