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Qatar to make use of Russia World Cup experience

Qatar to make use of Russia World Cup experience

Qatar has learned how to properly organise the 2022 FIFA World Cup from Russia's successful experience hosting the tournament this summer, Qatari Minister of Municipality and the Environment Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi said. 18 Jul 2018
Suarez world’s best striker - Ignashevich

Suarez world’s best striker - Ignashevich

Former Russia defender Sergei Ignashevich said one of his most memorable matches of this summer's FIFA World Cup was against Uruguay and that striker Luis Suarez is arguably the best player in the world. 18 Jul 2018
Samedov hopes rescued Thai footballers resume training soon

Samedov hopes rescued Thai footballers resume training soon

Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov said Tuesday that he and his teammates were worried about 12 Thai boys and their football coach, who were rescued from a flooded cave in northern Thailand earlier in July, adding that he hoped they would get back to training soon. 18 Jul 2018
Fan ID Holders Visa-Free Visits to Russia in 2018 May Be Approved by End of July -Lawmaker

Fan ID Holders Visa-Free Visits to Russia in 2018 May Be Approved by End of July -Lawmaker

MOSCOW, July 17 (Sputnik) - A law that would enable foreigners, holding a Fan ID of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, to visit Russia without a visa till the end of the year might be adopted by the country's parliament by the end of July, Yelena Afanasyeva, the deputy chair of the Russian upper house's Committee on Constitutional Legislation and State Building, said on Tuesday. 18 Jul 2018
Egypt Considering Bidding to Host World Cup or Olympics - Sports Ministry

Egypt Considering Bidding to Host World Cup or Olympics - Sports Ministry

CAIRO, July 17 (Sputnik) - Egypt is considering the possibility of bidding to host the 2030 or 2034 FIFA World Cup, as well as the 2032 Summer Olympics, the country’s Sports and Youth Minister Ashraf Sobhy said on Tuesday. 18 Jul 2018
World Cup Oracle Cat Achilles Looking for New Home, Family - Hermitage Museum

World Cup Oracle Cat Achilles Looking for New Home, Family - Hermitage Museum

ST. PETERSBURG, July 17 (Sputnik) - Achilles the cat, who lives at St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum and served as the animal oracle for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, will be given to a family, the Hermitage cats' veterinarian Anna Kondratieva told Sputnik on Tuesday. 18 Jul 2018
Football Fans, Volunteers Made 5Mln Free Rides in Moscow Transport During World Cup

Football Fans, Volunteers Made 5Mln Free Rides in Moscow Transport During World Cup

MOSCOW, July 17 (Sputnik) - Football fans, World Cup volunteers and accredited journalists made 5 million free rides in Moscow's public transport during this summer's tournament, the press service of Moscow's Transport Department told Sputnik on Tuesday. 18 Jul 2018
Over 70,000 Football Fans Visited Moscow’s State Historical Museum During FIFA World Cup

Over 70,000 Football Fans Visited Moscow’s State Historical Museum During FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, July 17 (Sputnik) - Over 70,000 football fans visited Moscow’s State Historical Museum, situated in Red Square, during this summer's FIFA World Cup, the museum’s press service said on Tuesday. 18 Jul 2018
Over 20Mln Moscow Metro Passengers Watched FIFA World Cup Live - Transport Department

Over 20Mln Moscow Metro Passengers Watched FIFA World Cup Live - Transport Department

MOSCOW, July 17 (Sputnik) - More than 20 million people watched live broadcasts of the FIFA World Cup matches in the Moscow metro, the press service of Moscow's Transport Department told Sputnik on Tuesday. 17 Jul 2018
Spain captain Ramos proposes to girlfriend of six years

Spain captain Ramos proposes to girlfriend of six years

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos, who captained Spain at this summer's World Cup in Russia, proposed to his girlfriend Pilar Rubio, the footballer said Tuesday. 17 Jul 2018
Belgium looking to football team to boost nation's image

Belgium looking to football team to boost nation's image

The Belgian government is looking at ways to boost the country's image with the help of the national football team, following their recent success at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 17 Jul 2018
State Polish TV earned $2.7m from World Cup

State Polish TV earned $2.7m from World Cup

The Polish television has made a profit of about 10 million zloty (about $2.7 million) from the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Chairman of the Polish national state broadcaster TVP Jacek Kurski said. 17 Jul 2018
State Polish TV ran almost 900 hours of World Cup-related programs

State Polish TV ran almost 900 hours of World Cup-related programs

The Polish television ran almost 900 hours of matches and programs about the 2018 FIFA World Cup during this summer's tournament, Chairman of the Polish national state broadcaster TVP Jacek Kurski said on Tuesday. 17 Jul 2018
Two World Cup stadiums may be adapted for rugby

Two World Cup stadiums may be adapted for rugby

Two out of the 12 Russian stadiums that hosted the matches of this summer's FIFA World Cup could be adapted for rugby competitions, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets said on Tuesday. 17 Jul 2018
Hallgrimsson steps down as Iceland coach

Hallgrimsson steps down as Iceland coach

The Football Association of Iceland (KSI) confirmed that Heimir Hallgrimsson has stepped down as Iceland head coach despite having guided the team to their first-ever World Cup. 17 Jul 2018
Moscow Mayor Hopes 'Atmosphere of Hospitality' to Last in City After World Cup

Moscow Mayor Hopes 'Atmosphere of Hospitality' to Last in City After World Cup

MOSCOW, July 17 (Sputnik) - Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said on Tuesday that he hoped that the "atmosphere of hospitality" that prevailed in the Russian capital during the 2018 FIFA World Cup would last. 17 Jul 2018
Football Fans Spent Over $1.5Bln in Moscow During 2018 FIFA World Cup - Mayor's Office

Football Fans Spent Over $1.5Bln in Moscow During 2018 FIFA World Cup - Mayor's Office

MOSCOW, July 17 (Sputnik) - Football fans, who visited Moscow during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, spent about 96.9 billion rubles ($1.5 billion) in the Russian capital, a slide-show presentation used during Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin's speech at the Moscow Urban Forum revealed Tuesday. 17 Jul 2018
Stereotypes About Russia Broken Down After FIFA World Cup - Deputy Prime Minister

Stereotypes About Russia Broken Down After FIFA World Cup - Deputy Prime Minister

CRIMEA, July 17 (Sputnik) - Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets told Sputnik on Tuesday that a lot of stereotypes about Russia were broken after the country hosted the FIFA World Cup. 17 Jul 2018
Olympic Committee Honorary President Hopes 'Attacks' on Russian Sport End After World Cup

Olympic Committee Honorary President Hopes 'Attacks' on Russian Sport End After World Cup

MOSCOW, July 17 (Sputnik) - The Honorary President of the Russian Olympic Committee, Alexander Zhukov, said on Tuesday that the "attacks on Russian sport" will end following the FIFA World Cup. 17 Jul 2018
Over 23,000 Football Fans Visited Moscow Museums With Fan IDs During FIFA World Cup

Over 23,000 Football Fans Visited Moscow Museums With Fan IDs During FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, July 17 (Sputnik) - More than 23,000 football fans visited Moscow's museums using their Fan IDs to get a discount during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the Moscow mayor's office said on Tuesday. 17 Jul 2018
Cahill is a 'football great' - FFA

Cahill is a 'football great' - FFA

Football Federation Australia (FFA) chairman Steven Lowy paid tribute to Australia's all-time top goalscorer Tim Cahill after the 38-year-old announced his retirement from international duty. 17 Jul 2018