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Egypt planning to bid to host 2030 World Cup

Egypt planning to bid to host 2030 World Cup

Egypt is planning to bid to host the 2030 World Cup, the country’s Youth and Sports Minister Ashraf Sobhy said on Tuesday during a speech outlining the ministry’s strategy for sports development in the country for future decades. 11 Jul 2018
Southgate: England making history at 2018 World Cup

Southgate: England making history at 2018 World Cup

England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Tuesday that his team had already "made several pieces of history" by reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup in Russia. 11 Jul 2018
Ex-keeper says Russia deserve respect

Ex-keeper says Russia deserve respect

Former Russia goalkeeper Aleksandr Filimonov said on Tuesday that the national team “deserves respect” despite not playing “proper” football in their World Cup Round of 16 match against Spain. 11 Jul 2018
Ex-Russia goalkeeper says France and Belgium are favorites to win World Cup

Ex-Russia goalkeeper says France and Belgium are favorites to win World Cup

Former Spartak Moscow and Russia goalkeeper Aleksandr Filimonov said Tuesday that either France or Belgium would win the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 11 Jul 2018
Villarreal players greet Cheryshev with round of applause

Villarreal players greet Cheryshev with round of applause

Villarreal players welcomed Russia midfielder Denis Cheryshev back from the 2018 World Cup with a round of applause on Tuesday. 10 Jul 2018
Pamela Anderson arrives in Russia to cheer on France

Pamela Anderson arrives in Russia to cheer on France

Canadian American actress and model Pamela Anderson has arrived in St. Petersburg on Tuesday to support France in the World Cup semi-final against Belgium. 10 Jul 2018
England train with rubber chicken ahead of Croatia semi-final

England train with rubber chicken ahead of Croatia semi-final

England used rubber chickens instead of a ball in one of their exercises during today's training session ahead of World Cup semi-final match against Croatia. 10 Jul 2018
Paris fan park primed for 20,000 spectators

Paris fan park primed for 20,000 spectators

About 20,000 people are expected to watch the World Cup semi-final between France and Belgium on a huge screen installed in Paris in front of the mayor's office. 10 Jul 2018
Russians reckon France will win the tournament

Russians reckon France will win the tournament

Most Russians think France will win the 2018 World Cup, a poll conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VTsIOM) has revealed. 10 Jul 2018
England expects 10,000 supporters to attend Croatia clash - reports

England expects 10,000 supporters to attend Croatia clash - reports

The English Football Association expects some 10,000 fans at the FIFA World Cup semi-final match between England and Croatia, the UK media reported. 10 Jul 2018
Belgium face France in World Cup semi on Wednesday morning (AEST)

Belgium face France in World Cup semi on Wednesday morning (AEST)

Belgium will face neighbours France in the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final match that will take place at the St. Petersburg Stadium on Wednesday (4am AEST). 10 Jul 2018
Around 14 million Russians watched Croatia v Russia on TV

Around 14 million Russians watched Croatia v Russia on TV

Nearly 14 millions Russians watched the World Cup quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia, broadcast live on Russia's Channel One, a survey revealed Monday. 10 Jul 2018
FIFA fines former Croatia coaching assistant Vukojevic $15,000 for unsporting behaviour

FIFA fines former Croatia coaching assistant Vukojevic $15,000 for unsporting behaviour

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has taken a decision to fine former Croatia player Ognjen Vukojevic 15,000 Swiss francs (about AUS$20,250) for his unsporting behaviour following the World Cup quarter-final encounter with hosts Russia. 10 Jul 2018
Russia to consider applying bid to host summer Olympic Games

Russia to consider applying bid to host summer Olympic Games

The Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2018 World Cup Arkady Dvorkovich said on Monday that Russia may bid to host the Summer Olympic Games. 10 Jul 2018
LOC Chairman Says Took Into Account Croatian Football Federation's Decision on Vukojevic

LOC Chairman Says Took Into Account Croatian Football Federation's Decision on Vukojevic

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Arkady Dvorkovich said on Monday that the Croatian Football Federation's (HNS) decision to suspended coaching assistant Ognjen Vukojevic from his duties at the tournament had been taken into account. 10 Jul 2018
French Players Individually As Strong As Brazil - Belgium Head Coach Martinez

French Players Individually As Strong As Brazil - Belgium Head Coach Martinez

ST. PETERSBURG, July 9 (Sputnik) - Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said on Monday that France are individually as strong as Brazil’s side. 10 Jul 2018