Football Features

Over 1,200 disabled people have attended games in Yekaterinburg

Over 1,200 disabled people have attended games in Yekaterinburg

More than 1,200 fans with special health care needs attended the first three World Cup matches hosted by the Russian city of Yekaterinburg, the region's Social Policy Minister Andrey Zlokazov told Sputnik Thursday. 28 Jun 2018
Infantino: 'The whole world is watching!'

Infantino: 'The whole world is watching!'

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says the whole world is watching the "fantastic" World Cup in Russia. 28 Jun 2018
Germany Deserved to Crash Out of FIFA World Cup - Ex-Germany Captain Matthaus

Germany Deserved to Crash Out of FIFA World Cup - Ex-Germany Captain Matthaus

Ex-Germany captain and 1990 World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus says Germany "did not have the right” to advance to the knockout stage of this year's tournament. 28 Jun 2018
'Any one of our boys can get a hat-trick against Spain!'

'Any one of our boys can get a hat-trick against Spain!'

Zenit St. Petersburg and Russia goalkeeper Andrey Lunev said on Thursday that any attacking player of the Russian national team could repeat Cristiano Ronaldo's heroics and score a hat-trick during their round of 16 encounter with Spain. 28 Jun 2018
Goalkeeper Lunev says hard work will pay off against Spain

Goalkeeper Lunev says hard work will pay off against Spain

Russia goalkeeper Andrey Lunev says that dedication would help his team beat former World Cup winners Spain in the World Cup round of 16. 28 Jun 2018
Around 14,000 fans travelled to Russia through Belarus, visa-free

Around 14,000 fans travelled to Russia through Belarus, visa-free

About 14,000 foreign football fans heading to Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup have crossed the Belarusian border without a visa as part of the temporary visa-free regime between Russia and Belarus, a spokesman for the Belarusian State Border Committee, Anton Bychkovsky, has said. 28 Jun 2018
Fans have us believing we can beat Spain - Russia star Fernandes

Fans have us believing we can beat Spain - Russia star Fernandes

Russia defender Mario Fernandes said on Thursday that the team feel able to defeat Spain in their World Cup round of 16 match thanks to the support they feel from their country. 28 Jun 2018
Fernandes feeling 'strong'

Fernandes feeling 'strong'

Russia defender Mario Fernandes says his side was feeling "strong" ahead of their FIFA World Cup match against Spain. 28 Jun 2018
Germany legend Matthaus says Russians should be delighted with their team

Germany legend Matthaus says Russians should be delighted with their team

Germany's former FIFA World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus says Russians should be happy with their national football team after their great run of form at the FIFA World Cup. 28 Jun 2018
Nine people detained at Spartak Stadium as Brazil beat Serbia

Nine people detained at Spartak Stadium as Brazil beat Serbia

Nine people were detained for various violations at Moscow's Spartak Stadium and the surrounding area during the World Cup match between Serbia and Brazil this morning. 28 Jun 2018
Mural of Messi to be painted in Kazan

Mural of Messi to be painted in Kazan

A graffiti mural depicting Lionel Messi will be painted in the Russian city of Kazan, where the Argentina play France on Sunday morning AEST. 28 Jun 2018
Russia goalkeeper says Cherchesov is a ‘top’ coach

Russia goalkeeper says Cherchesov is a ‘top’ coach

Russia goalkeeper Andrey Lunev says Stanislav Cherchesov was a "top" coach. 28 Jun 2018
A sell-out crowd expected for Russia's post-World Cup friendly

A sell-out crowd expected for Russia's post-World Cup friendly

A friendly between Russia and the Czech Republic at the Rostov Arena on 10 September, is due to be a sell-out, according to the region's Sports Minister Samvel Arakelyan. 28 Jun 2018
Putin and Infantino have a kick-about in Red Square

Putin and Infantino have a kick-about in Red Square

Russian President Vladimir Putin and FIFA President Gianni Infantino played out a 1-1 draw at a football trainer located in the FIFA World Cup Football Park in Moscow's Red Square on Thursday. 28 Jun 2018
Over 8 million Russians watched their final group game

Over 8 million Russians watched their final group game

More than 8 million Russians tuned into their national team's defeat to Uruguay on TV. 28 Jun 2018
Rostov Arena averages 43,000 fans per match

Rostov Arena averages 43,000 fans per match

Almost 173,000 spectators - an average of more than 43,000 people per match - attended the Rostov Arena to watch the four World Cup matches played at the stadium so far. 28 Jun 2018
Putin visits Football Park in Moscow's Red Square

Putin visits Football Park in Moscow's Red Square

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the FIFA World Cup Football Park in Moscow's Red Square earlier today. 28 Jun 2018
Guus Hiddink attends Russia training session

Guus Hiddink attends Russia training session

Former Socceroos head coach Guus Hiddink attended Russia's training session at their World Cup base camp in Novogorsk today. 28 Jun 2018
Mexico's sponsor delivers thank-you beer to South Korean embassy

Mexico's sponsor delivers thank-you beer to South Korean embassy

Mexico's official beer sponsor brought several dozens of crates of beer to the South Korean Embassy in Washington in order to thank the Asian team for their contribution in Mexico reaching the knockout stage of the World Cup. 28 Jun 2018
Iran striker Azmoun quits international football at 23

Iran striker Azmoun quits international football at 23

Rubin Kazan's 23-year-old striker Sardar Azmoun has announced his young retirement from international football, naming his mother's disease as the reason for the "painful" decision. 28 Jun 2018
Russians back Spain... and themselves for World Cup glory

Russians back Spain... and themselves for World Cup glory

Russians believe that Russia and Spain are the favorites to win the FIFA World Cup as the group stage of the tournament comes to an end, in a survey conducted by Russia's Public Opinion Research Centre. 28 Jun 2018