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Russia's Krasnodar Region 100% Ready to Welcome 2018 FIFA World Cup Fans - Governor
KRASNODAR, May 31 (Sputnik) - The Krasnodar Region in Southern Russia is absolutely ready to welcome the participants and fans of this summer's FIFA World Cup, the region's governor Veniamin Kondratiev said Thursday.
31 May 2018
Ex-Serbia Defender Envies Russia Veteran's return
MOSCOW, May 31 (Sputnik) - Former Spartak Moscow and Serbia defender Nemanja Vidic said Thursday that he was surprised to learn about CSKA Moscow defender Sergei Ignashevich's comeback to the Russian national team and that he would also like to be able to play for Serbia.
31 May 2018
Former Serbia Defender Vidic Hopes Russia or Serbia Wins 2018 FIFA World Cup
MOSCOW, May 31 (Sputnik) - Former Spartak Moscow, Manchester United and Serbia defender Nemanja Vidic said on Thursday that he hoped that either Russia or Serbia would lift the FIFA World Cup trophy this summer.
31 May 2018
Putin Discusses Preparations for 2018 FIFA World Cup With Security Council - Kremlin
MOSCOW, May 31 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed domestic agenda, including the preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, with the Security Council, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
31 May 2018
FEATURE - Authentic Cuisine Ready to Meet Cravings of Chinese Fans During FIFA World Cup
MOSCOW, May 31 (Sputnik), Tommy Yang - When millions of football fans will flock to Russia for the World Cup in two weeks, one group of fans could have a unique craving that is not easily satisfied. Coming from one of the most ancient civilizations on earth, visitors from China have always faced the same dilemma when traveling abroad — finding authentic Chinese cuisine that can keep their "Chinese stomachs" happy.
31 May 2018
Local Organizing Committee Says Happy Ukrainian Fans Can Watch 2018 FIFA World Cup Matches
MOSCOW, May 31 (Sputnik) - CEO of the Local Organizing Committee Alexey Sorokin told Sputnik Thursday that he was glad that Ukrainian fans will be able to watch the 2018 FIFA World Cup matches to be held in Russia this summer.
31 May 2018
Moscow Authorities Refuse FIFA World Cup FAN IDs to Over 460 Blacklisted Supporters
MOSCOW, May 31 (Sputnik) - More than 460 people were blacklisted by Moscow authorities ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup and did not get their FAN IDs, head of Moscow's Security and Anti-Corruption Department Vladimir Chernikov said Thursday.
31 May 2018
Former CSKA Midfielder Honda Named in Japan's Squad for 2018 FIFA World Cup
MOSCOW, May 31 (Sputnik) - Former CSKA midfielder Keisuke Honda, who currently plays for Mexican side Pachucha, was included in the Japanese national football team's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the Japan Football Association said on Thursday.
31 May 2018
Around 1.5Mln Tourists Could Come to Moscow for 2018 FIFA World Cup - Authorities
MOSCOW, May 31 (Sputnik) - At least 1.5 million visitors are expected to come to Moscow during the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia, Head of Moscow's Security and Anti-Corruption Department Vladimir Chernikov said Thursday.
31 May 2018
Russia to Get Short-Lived Economic Benefit From Hosting World Cup - Moody's
MOSCOW, May 31 (Sputnik) - Russia will get only short-term economic benefits from hosting this summer's FIFA World Cup, the international rating agency Moody's said Thursday.
31 May 2018
Russians to Live Normal Life During 2018 FIFA World Cup Despite Some Restrictions - LOC
MOSCOW, May 31 (Sputnik) - People who live in the FIFA World Cup host cities will be able to live their normal lives during this summer's tournament even though some restrictions will be in place, CEO of the Local Organizing Committee Alexey Sorokin said Thursday.
31 May 2018
Russian Hotels Fined Over $148,000 for Hiking Prices Ahead of FIFA World Cup - Watchdog
MOSCOW, May 24 (Sputnik) - The Russian consumer rights watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, said Thursday that Russian hotels had been fined more than 9.2 million rubles (over $148,000) for overpricing ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
31 May 2018
Germany, France, Brazil, Russia's FIFA World Cup Team Buses Unveiled in Moscow
MOSCOW, May 31 (Sputnik) - The team buses that will carry the national teams of Russia, Germany, France and Brazil during this summer's FIFA World Cup were unveiled in Moscow on Thursday.
31 May 2018
Moscow Ready to Welcome People With Disabilities at 2018 FIFA World Cup - Official
MOSCOW, May 31 (Sputnik) - Moscow is ready to welcome visitors and fans with special health care needs at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, head of Moscow’s Department of Sport and Tourism Nikolay Gulyaev said Thursday.
31 May 2018
Over 30,000 People to Provide Security in Moscow During 2018 World Cup - Authorities
MOSCOW, May 31 (Sputnik) - Over 30,000 people will be providing security in Moscow during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Head of Moscow's Regional Security and Anti-Corruption Department Vladimir Chernikov said Thursday.
31 May 2018
Friendly Against Austria Proves Russia Still Have 'Lots of Problems' - Ex-Striker Kiryakov
MOSCOW, May 31 (Sputnik) - Former Russia striker Sergey Kiryakov told Sputnik on Thursday that the national team's 1-0 defeat in a friendly against Austria had shown that the team still had plenty of problems.
31 May 2018
Ex-Serbia Defender Vidic Says Excited to Return to Moscow's FIFA World Cup Luzhniki Arena
MOSCOW, May 31 (Sputnik) - Former Spartak Moscow and Serbia defender Nemanja Vidic said Thursday that he was excited to come back to the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow after its reconstruction for 2018 FIFA World Cup.
31 May 2018
No Increase in Air Fares Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup - Russian Antimonopoly Service
MOSCOW, May 31 (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) said in a statement on Thursday that they saw no increase in ticket prices for flights during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, to be held in Russia this summer.
31 May 2018
Russian Football Union Official Says 'No Impressions' After Russia-Austria Friendly
MOSCOW, May 31 (Sputnik) - The Russian Football Union's Executive Committee Member Igor Lebedev said Thursday that he was totally unimpressed by the Russia-Austria pre-World Cup friendly in Innsbruck that ended 1-0 to the hosts on Wednesday night.
31 May 2018
Russia Veteran Defender Ignashevich Trains Individually on Team's Last Day in Austria
NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL, May 31 (Sputnik) - CSKA Moscow and Russia veteran defender Sergey Ignashevich trained individually ahead of the team's return to Moscow from their training camp in Austria, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Thursday.
31 May 2018
Russia Players Golovin, Smolnikov Underwent Doping Tests After Austria Friendly - Team
MOSCOW, May 31 (Sputnik) - Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin and defender Igor Smolnikov underwent doping tests following the team's 1-0 defeat by Austria in a pre-World Cup friendly in Innsbruck, the Russian team said Thursday.
31 May 2018
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