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Security boosted at over 170 venues during the World Cup

Security boosted at over 170 venues during the World Cup

Security during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off in Russia on Thursday, will be ensured at more than 170 tournament venues, CEO of the Local Organising Committee Alexey Sorokin said on Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
No FIFA Members Suspended or Excluded at 68th FIFA Congress in Moscow - FIFA President

No FIFA Members Suspended or Excluded at 68th FIFA Congress in Moscow - FIFA President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday that the 68th FIFA Congress was the first congress, since he took charge of world football's governing body in 2016, that did not suspend or exclude members. 13 Jun 2018
Putin: Russia Ready to Provide Comfort for All Fans

Putin: Russia Ready to Provide Comfort for All Fans

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that the country was ready to host the FIFA World Cup, which will kick off in Moscow on Thursday, and provide comfort for all the fans. 13 Jun 2018
FIFA President Infantino: Football has "conquered Russia"

FIFA President Infantino: Football has "conquered Russia"

FIFA President Giovanni Infantino said on Wednesday that Russia had never been conquered, but starting Thursday, it will be conquered by football. 13 Jun 2018
Putin Glad to See All Guests at FIFA World Cup, Including North American Leaders - Kremlin

Putin Glad to See All Guests at FIFA World Cup, Including North American Leaders - Kremlin

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he will be glad to see all guests at the FIFA World Cup in Moscow, including high-ranking officials from the United States, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
North America v Morocco: FIFA vote for 2026 World Cup hosts

North America v Morocco: FIFA vote for 2026 World Cup hosts

The 68th FIFA Congress has kicked off in Moscow with the election of the 2026 World Cup host country being front and centre. 13 Jun 2018
FIFA Council in Moscow decides new ranking formula

FIFA Council in Moscow decides new ranking formula

FIFA Council held a meeting in Moscow on Sunday ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup and decided on a number of important competition matters. 11 Jun 2018