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France's Mbappe says Pele 'will always remain king'

France's Mbappe says Pele 'will always remain king'

France forward Kylian Mbappe said Brazil legend Pele would "always remain king" after the three-time World Cup winner joked earlier in the day that he might return to football if Mbappe kept emulating his achievements. 16 Jul 2018
Thousands of Croatia's fans welcome team in Zagreb

Thousands of Croatia's fans welcome team in Zagreb

Thousands of Croatia's supporters are set to welcome their national team in the Croatian capital Zagreb, where the FIFA World Cup runners-up arrive on Monday, the Croatian broadcaster Radiotelevision (HRT) reported on Monday. 16 Jul 2018
FIFA World Cup Not to Influence Inflation in Russia, to Boost Regions' Growth - Ministry

FIFA World Cup Not to Influence Inflation in Russia, to Boost Regions' Growth - Ministry

MOSCOW, July 16 (Sputnik) - The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia will not significantly affect Russia's key macroeconomic indexes including inflation, but will boost the development of the country's regions, the press service of the Russian Economic Development Ministry told Sputnik on Monday. 16 Jul 2018
Almost 300 fans detained in France during celebrations

Almost 300 fans detained in France during celebrations

Almost 300 fans were detained across France on Sunday night during the mass celebrations following the national football team's victory over Croatia in the FIFA World Cup final, French media reported on Monday, citing the country's Interior Ministry. 16 Jul 2018
FIFA World Cup Opened New Era in History of Russian Football - Russian Prime Minister

FIFA World Cup Opened New Era in History of Russian Football - Russian Prime Minister

MOSCOW, July 16 (Sputnik) - The 2018 FIFA World Cup has opened a new chapter in the history of Russian football, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Monday. 16 Jul 2018
Russian Prime Minister Medvedev Thanks Everyone Involved in Organization of FIFA World Cup

Russian Prime Minister Medvedev Thanks Everyone Involved in Organization of FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, July 16 (Sputnik) - Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev thanked Monday everyone who had helped organize and host the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 16 Jul 2018
Russian Prime Minister Says Sure FIFA World Cup to Change Perception of Russia Abroad

Russian Prime Minister Says Sure FIFA World Cup to Change Perception of Russia Abroad

MOSCOW, July 16 (Sputnik) - Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Monday that hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup would change the way Russia is seen abroad. 16 Jul 2018
UEFA President Says Russia Met Challenge of Welcoming World Cup 'With Great Aplomb'

UEFA President Says Russia Met Challenge of Welcoming World Cup 'With Great Aplomb'

MOSCOW, July 16 (Sputnik) - Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) President Aleksander Ceferin said on Monday that Russia had met the challenge of welcoming the 2018 FIFA World Cup "with great aplomb." 16 Jul 2018
London Underground station renamed to honour England coach Southgate

London Underground station renamed to honour England coach Southgate

The London Underground's station Southgate has been renamed Gareth Southgate for two days to honor the English national football team and their head coach, Transport for London (TfL), the city's government body responsible for the transport system in the UK capital, said Monday. 16 Jul 2018
Over 2.5m Muscovites watched World Cup Final on TV

Over 2.5m Muscovites watched World Cup Final on TV

More than 2.5 million Muscovites watched Monday's World Cup final between Croatia and France, broadcast live by the Russia-1 channel, a survey conducted by the Mediascope research company. 16 Jul 2018
Pele threatens comeback after Mbappe becomes second teen to score in World Cup Final

Pele threatens comeback after Mbappe becomes second teen to score in World Cup Final

Three-time World Cup winner Pele said he might consider returning to football after 19-year-old French forward Kylian Mbappe became only the second teenager in history to score in a World Cup final repeating the Brazil legend's feat. 16 Jul 2018
France World Cup celebrations turn violent

France World Cup celebrations turn violent

Celebrations of France's victory in the 2018 World Cup final turned into mayhem in Paris and several other French cities, local media reported Monday, citing police. 16 Jul 2018
Russian Embassy in US Marks FIFA World Cup Celebrations With Concert of Jazz Legend Butman

Russian Embassy in US Marks FIFA World Cup Celebrations With Concert of Jazz Legend Butman

WASHINGTON, July 16 (Sputnik) - The Russian Embassy in the United States has marked the celebrations dedicated to the 2018 FIFA World Cup with a concert of Russian saxophone virtuoso Igor Butman and the Igor Butman Quintet. 16 Jul 2018
Almost 25Mln Cyberattacks on Russian Infrastructure Foiled During FIFA World Cup - Putin

Almost 25Mln Cyberattacks on Russian Infrastructure Foiled During FIFA World Cup - Putin

MOSCOW, July 16 (Sputnik) - Russian security services neutralized almost 25 million cyberattacks and other malign activities against the country's information infrastructure during the FIFA World Cup, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday. 16 Jul 2018
France's dressing room goes 'crazy' - Varane

France's dressing room goes 'crazy' - Varane

France defender Raphael Varane said on Sunday night that the atmosphere in his side's dressing room was "crazy" following their 2018 FIFA World Cup victory. 16 Jul 2018
Croatian football boss: 'I want to jump into the Adriatic Sea'

Croatian football boss: 'I want to jump into the Adriatic Sea'

Croatian Football Federation (HNS) President Davor Suker said on Sunday that he felt "devastated" after Croatia's loss in the 2018 FIFA World Cup final. 16 Jul 2018

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