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Golovin: We've got to keep moving forward

Golovin: We've got to keep moving forward

The Russia players should not overestimate the team's victory in their second FIFA World Cup match against Egypt and prepare as planned for their next games, warns their midfield star Aleksandr Golovin. 20 Jun 2018
Blatter and Infantino in attendance as Portugal face Morocco

Blatter and Infantino in attendance as Portugal face Morocco

Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and the federation's current head Gianni Infantino attended the FIFA World Cup match between Portugal and Morocco at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Wednesday. 20 Jun 2018
Ronaldo becomes Europe's all-time highest international goalscorer

Ronaldo becomes Europe's all-time highest international goalscorer

In scoring his 85th goal for Portugal top open the scoring against Morocco, Cristiano Ronaldo became Europe's all-time top international goalscorer. 20 Jun 2018
Germany to switch tactics for Sweden

Germany to switch tactics for Sweden

Germany will change their tactics ahead of their second 2018 FIFA World Cup match against Sweden, the team's business manager Oliver Bierhoff said on Wednesday. 20 Jun 2018
Putin cool with the prospect of Portugal

Putin cool with the prospect of Portugal

Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Portuguese counterpart Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on Wednesday that a possible encounter between Russia and Portugal at the FIFA World Cup would not affect the relations between the two countries. 20 Jun 2018
Additional navigation signs installed in Moscow fans' request

Additional navigation signs installed in Moscow fans' request

\Additional direction signs have been installed in the Moscow metro at the request of FIFA World Cup fans. 20 Jun 2018
Nikolay Valuev most his voice cheering on the Russians

Nikolay Valuev most his voice cheering on the Russians

Former heavyweight boxing champion Nikolay Valuev says he lost his voice cheering for Russia during their win over Egypt - but doesn't regret it. 20 Jun 2018
Shuttle buses carried 30,000 fans after Russia's win over Egypt

Shuttle buses carried 30,000 fans after Russia's win over Egypt

A total of 30,000 fans used shuttle buses after the 2018 FIFA World Cup match between Russia and Egypt in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, the city's public transport service said Wednesday. 20 Jun 2018
Senegal’s president thanks Russia for ‘wonderful’ World Cup

Senegal’s president thanks Russia for ‘wonderful’ World Cup

The people of Russia deserve gratitude and should be congratulated for their successful organisation of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, according to Senegal President Macky Sall. 20 Jun 2018
Putin thanks World Cup participants

Putin thanks World Cup participants

Russian president Vladimir Putin is happy with the way things are going in the World Cup - and not just because his country are on the brink of making the knockout stage. 20 Jun 2018
West Ham sign Poland goalkeeper Fabianski

West Ham sign Poland goalkeeper Fabianski

Poland's back-up World Cup goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski has joined West Ham United. 20 Jun 2018
FIFA 'perfectly satisfied' with World Cup VAR

FIFA 'perfectly satisfied' with World Cup VAR

FIFA is "perfectly satisfied" with the referees' work and the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system at the FIFA World Cup. 20 Jun 2018
Millions of Muscovites watch Russia win on TV

Millions of Muscovites watch Russia win on TV

Around 2.5 million Muscovites watched the 2018 FIFA World Cup match between Russia and Egypt, which was broadcast live on the Russia-1 TV channel. 20 Jun 2018
No trouble in Moscow after Russia's big win

No trouble in Moscow after Russia's big win

No incidents were reported in Moscow after local football fans celebrated Russia's victory over Egypt at the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, the city's Security Department Head Vladimir Chernikov has said. 20 Jun 2018
Ex-FIFA president Blatter in Moscow for 'private' visit

Ex-FIFA president Blatter in Moscow for 'private' visit

Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter is in Moscow on a private visit meaning that all the meetings he has during his stay in the Russian capital will be private as well, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. 20 Jun 2018
Cherchesov 'deserves credit' for Russia's form

Cherchesov 'deserves credit' for Russia's form

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov deserves credit for the team's top form at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Chairman of the Russian lower house's Sports Committee Mikhail Degtyarev has said. 20 Jun 2018
Putin pleased by Russia win

Putin pleased by Russia win

Russian President Vladimir Putin was unable to watch Russia's win over Egypt, but was glad to her the result. 20 Jun 2018
MMA fighter Monson backing Russia for quarter-finals

MMA fighter Monson backing Russia for quarter-finals

US-Russian mixed martial artist and former grappling and jiu-jitsu world champion Jeff Monson says Russia will "obviously" at least reach the quarter-finals of their home FIFA World Cup. 20 Jun 2018
Cuper to quit his Egypt post after the World Cup

Cuper to quit his Egypt post after the World Cup

Egypt's coaching staff, led by Argentinian coach Hector Cuper, is likely to step down after the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, according to reports. 20 Jun 2018
Over 80,000 pack into Moscow's fanzone for Russia's win over Egypt

Over 80,000 pack into Moscow's fanzone for Russia's win over Egypt

More than 80,000 football fans visited Moscow's FIFA Fan Fest during Tuesday's match between Russia and Egypt, the city's Security Department Head Vladimir Chernikov says. 20 Jun 2018
"Special guy" selected to referee Australia's showdown with Denmark

"Special guy" selected to referee Australia's showdown with Denmark

Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz has been appointed to take charge of Australia's do-or-die match against Denmark tomorrow night. 20 Jun 2018