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Russia's Nizhny Novgorod to Provide Free Transport for Fans, Volunteers During World Cup

Russia's Nizhny Novgorod to Provide Free Transport for Fans, Volunteers During World Cup

Football fans and volunteers in Nizhny Novgorod will be offered free bus rides on match days of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. This will include both special shuttle buses and regular city transport, the Nizhny Novgorod governor and government’s press service said on Tuesday. 6 Jun 2018
Volunteer Center Opens at Mordovia Arena in Saransk Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Volunteer Center Opens at Mordovia Arena in Saransk Ahead of FIFA World Cup

An opening ceremony for the 2018 FIFA World Cup volunteer center was held at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk, the press service of the region's head Vladimir Volkov said on Tuesday. 6 Jun 2018
Football-Themed Exhibitions to Open in Saransk

Football-Themed Exhibitions to Open in Saransk

Football pictures, posters and photos by Russian artists and Brazilian photographer Caio Vilela will be exhibited at the Mordovian Republican Museum of Fine Arts in Saransk during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the museum said Tuesday. 6 Jun 2018
Ramos: Too much attention on 'the Salah thing'

Ramos: Too much attention on 'the Salah thing'

Real Madrid and Spain defender Sergio Ramos said Tuesday that too much attention was being paid to Egypt striker Mohamed Salah's injury which he suffered during the Champions League final, and the part Ramos played in it. 6 Jun 2018
Russian Police Stop Online Scheme Selling Fake FIFA World Cup Tickets - Interior Ministry

Russian Police Stop Online Scheme Selling Fake FIFA World Cup Tickets - Interior Ministry

Russian police have halted a fraudulent scheme to sell fake tickets for this summer’s FIFA World Cup matches, Russian Interior Ministry spokeswoman Irina Volk said Tuesday. 6 Jun 2018
Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez Meets Country's National Team Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez Meets Country's National Team Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez met with the country’s national football team on Tuesday and wished them luck at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia. 6 Jun 2018
Football Contests, Live Broadcast of 56 Matches Await FIFA Fan Fest Visitors in Moscow

Football Contests, Live Broadcast of 56 Matches Await FIFA Fan Fest Visitors in Moscow

Football contests, exhibits and live broadcasts of 56 matches will be available to those visiting the FIFA Fan Fest in Moscow, the Moscow Mayor's press service said on Tuesday. 6 Jun 2018
Uruguayan star Oreiro picks most handsome Russia footballer

Uruguayan star Oreiro picks most handsome Russia footballer

Uruguayan singer and actress Natalia Oreiro said on Tuesday that she had picked the most handsome player from Russia's FIFA World Cup squad, but did not remember his name or jersey number. 6 Jun 2018
Goalkeeper Akinfeev, Forward Smolov Named in Russia's Starting Lineup For Turkey Friendly

Goalkeeper Akinfeev, Forward Smolov Named in Russia's Starting Lineup For Turkey Friendly

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - CSKA Moscow goalkeeper and Russia captain Igor Akinfeev and FC Krasnodar striker Fedor Smolov have been named in Russia's starting lineup for their pre-World Cup friendly match against Turkey, the team said via Twitter Tuesday. 6 Jun 2018
ISS Crew to Play Football in Space During 2018 FIFA World Cup Final - Cosmonaut

ISS Crew to Play Football in Space During 2018 FIFA World Cup Final - Cosmonaut

BAIKONUR, June 5 (Sputnik) - Russian cosmonaut Sergei Prokopyev said on Tuesday that the International Space Station (ISS) crew wants to hold a match of their own on the day of the FIFA World Cup final. 6 Jun 2018
Uruguayan Singer Oreiro Expects Russia, Uruguay to Draw FIFA World Cup Match

Uruguayan Singer Oreiro Expects Russia, Uruguay to Draw FIFA World Cup Match

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - Uruguayan actress and singer Natalia Oreiro said Tuesday she believed that Russia and Uruguay would draw their Group A match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 6 Jun 2018
Around 720,000 Fan IDs Issued for 2018 FIFA World Cup - Russian Tour Operators

Around 720,000 Fan IDs Issued for 2018 FIFA World Cup - Russian Tour Operators

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - About 720,000 Fan IDs for this summer's FIFA World Cup in Russia have been issued and around 25 percent of those were requested by women, Executive Director of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia Maya Lomidze said on Tuesday. 6 Jun 2018
Moscow Imposes Counter-Terrorism Security Measures at FIFA World Cup Facilities

Moscow Imposes Counter-Terrorism Security Measures at FIFA World Cup Facilities

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - Counter-terrorism security measures have been introduced near and at the FIFA World Cup venues in Moscow, the city mayor's press service said on Tuesday. 6 Jun 2018
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Again Warns Against Traveling to Russia for 2018 FIFA World Cup

Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Again Warns Against Traveling to Russia for 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry once again urged Ukrainian citizens on Tuesday to avoid going to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 6 Jun 2018
Saudi Citizen Crosses 4 Countries on Bicycle to Support National Team at FIFA World Cup

Saudi Citizen Crosses 4 Countries on Bicycle to Support National Team at FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabian cyclist Fahd Ibrahim al-Yahya arrived in Moscow on Tuesday after cycling across four countries and covering more than 5,000 kilometers (3,100 miles) to support his team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 6 Jun 2018
Man City Midfielder Sane 'Disappointed' to Be Left Out of Germany's FIFA World Cup Squad

Man City Midfielder Sane 'Disappointed' to Be Left Out of Germany's FIFA World Cup Squad

Manchester City midfielder Leroy Sane said on Tuesday that he was "disappointed" to be left out of Germany's squad for the FIFA World Cup to be held in Russia this summer, but has to "accept this decision." 5 Jun 2018
FIFA World Cup Fans to Get 50% Discount on Museum Tickets in Moscow During Tournament

FIFA World Cup Fans to Get 50% Discount on Museum Tickets in Moscow During Tournament

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - Football fans will be given a 50 percent discount on the tickets to some of Moscow's museums during this summer's FIFA World Cup, documents revealed at a meeting held by the Moscow government on Tuesday showed. 5 Jun 2018
Over 8,700 Volunteers to Work in Moscow During FIFA World Cup - Mayor's Office

Over 8,700 Volunteers to Work in Moscow During FIFA World Cup - Mayor's Office

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - Over 8,700 volunteers will be working in Moscow during the FIFA World Cup this summer, the city mayor's press service said on Tuesday. 5 Jun 2018
Uruguay Head Coach Tabarez Says Team Has No Particular World Cup Goals

Uruguay Head Coach Tabarez Says Team Has No Particular World Cup Goals

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said that his side had no particular expectations to reach a certain goal at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia. 5 Jun 2018
Around 600 Medics to Work at 2018 FIFA World Cup in Moscow - Mayor's Office

Around 600 Medics to Work at 2018 FIFA World Cup in Moscow - Mayor's Office

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) -  About 600 medical staff and 32 in-patient clinics will be working in the Russian capital during the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup, the Moscow Mayor's press service said on Tuesday. 5 Jun 2018
Ex-England Striker Lineker Defends Russia's Right to Host 2018 FIFA World Cup

Ex-England Striker Lineker Defends Russia's Right to Host 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 5 (Sputnik) - Former England striker Gary Lineker, who hosted the World Cup draw in Moscow in December, said that the United Kingdom had no right to doubt the legitimacy of Russia's hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup this summer. 5 Jun 2018