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France's Strength in Combination of Young, Experienced Players - Goalkeeper Lloris

France's Strength in Combination of Young, Experienced Players - Goalkeeper Lloris

ST. PETERSBURG, July 9 (Sputnik) - France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said on Monday that the team had benefited from a combination of young talents and experienced players in their squad. 10 Jul 2018
UK Foreign Office Advises World Cup Fans Visiting Russia to Remain 'Vigilant'

UK Foreign Office Advises World Cup Fans Visiting Russia to Remain 'Vigilant'

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - The UK Foreign Office published on Monday the formal advice to the citizens traveling to Russia for England's semi-final match against Croatia, urging the fans to remain "vigilant" due to political tensions between the United Kingdom and Russia. 10 Jul 2018
Brazil Fans Throw Eggs at Bus as National Team Returns Home After World Cup Exit

Brazil Fans Throw Eggs at Bus as National Team Returns Home After World Cup Exit

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - A group of Brazilian fans threw eggs at the bus that carried the national team after their return from the FIFA World Cup in Russia, where they were eliminated after losing 2-1 to Belgium in the quarter-finals. 10 Jul 2018
Russia Midfielder Samedov Says Quit International Football to Spend More Time With Kids

Russia Midfielder Samedov Says Quit International Football to Spend More Time With Kids

MOSCOW, July 9 (Sputnik) - Spartak Moscow midfielder Aleksandr Samedov, who announced his retirement from the national team after Russia's elimination from this summer's FIFA World Cup, said on Monday that his wife was due to give birth in August and that he wanted to spend more time with his kids. 10 Jul 2018
No Plans to Shift Men's Final at Wimbledon to Avoid Clash With FIFA World Cup Finale

No Plans to Shift Men's Final at Wimbledon to Avoid Clash With FIFA World Cup Finale

LONDON, July 9 (Sputnik) - The Wimbledon men's final will not be moved to a different time even if the match coincides with the 2018 FIFA World Cup final, where England could play should they beat Croatia on Wednesday, Chief Executive of the All England Tennis Club Richard Lewis said on Monday. 10 Jul 2018
Over 20,000 foreign fans expected for France v Belgium

Over 20,000 foreign fans expected for France v Belgium

Over 20,000 foreign fans are expected to attend the World Cup semi-final between France and Belgium in St. Petersburg. 9 Jul 2018
Spain announce Enrique as head coach on two-year deal - Team

Spain announce Enrique as head coach on two-year deal - Team

Former Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique has been named as the new head coach of the Spanish national team. 9 Jul 2018
Peru fan looks to move to Russian city after World Cup

Peru fan looks to move to Russian city after World Cup

After supporting his country at the group stage of the World Cup, Peruvian football fan Giovanni Falcon has decided to move to the Russian city of Yekaterinburg when the tournament ends. 9 Jul 2018
Kremlin defends Putin's absence from World Cup

Kremlin defends Putin's absence from World Cup

Russian President Vladimir Putin "passionately" supported Russia during each of their World Cup matches, even though he wasn't in attendance, according to the Kremlin. 9 Jul 2018
Uruguay fans welcome their team home from Russia

Uruguay fans welcome their team home from Russia

Hundreds of Uruguayan fans welcomed their team back from the FIFA World Cup at Carrasco International Airport in Montevideo, local media reported on Monday. 9 Jul 2018
Belgian royal family to attend semi-final showdown

Belgian royal family to attend semi-final showdown

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium and the country's Foreign Minister Didier Reynders will come to St. Petersburg to support their national football team during their World Cup semi-final against France. 9 Jul 2018
Thousands of Moscow volunteers help on World Cup match days

Thousands of Moscow volunteers help on World Cup match days

Around 2,200 city volunteers assist football fans and tourists in Moscow on the days when World Cup matches are played in the city. 9 Jul 2018
Belgium hold full-squad training session ahead of crunch France match

Belgium hold full-squad training session ahead of crunch France match

Belgium held a full-squad training session today ahead of their World Cup semi-final against France. 9 Jul 2018
Luis Enrique tipped take charge of Spain

Luis Enrique tipped take charge of Spain

Former Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique has emerged as a front-runner to take over as the head coach of the Spanish national football team. 9 Jul 2018
Ukrainian star offers support to Russia striker Smolov

Ukrainian star offers support to Russia striker Smolov

Ukrainian forward Yevgen Seleznyov has offered words of support to Russia's Fedor Smolov after the host nation's elimination from the World Cup. 9 Jul 2018
World Cup tipped to help Russian bid for Expo 2025

World Cup tipped to help Russian bid for Expo 2025

The success of the 2018 World Cup could help Russia to advance its bid to host Expo 2025, bid committee head Aleksander Chernov has said. 9 Jul 2018

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