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Russia Hosted Brilliant 2018 FIFA World Cup - World Cup Ambassador

Russia Hosted Brilliant 2018 FIFA World Cup - World Cup Ambassador

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) - Russia's first-ever FIFA World Cup was brilliant, World Cup Ambassador Victoria Lopyreva told Sputnik on Sunday. 16 Jul 2018
Putin Enjoyed 'Theatrical Performance' During FIFA World Cup Final Match

Putin Enjoyed 'Theatrical Performance' During FIFA World Cup Final Match

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that he enjoyed a "theatrical performance" during the 2018 FIFA World Cup final match. 16 Jul 2018
Putin says meeting with national football team scheduled

Putin says meeting with national football team scheduled

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that his schedule included a meeting with the Russian national football team. 16 Jul 2018
Putin says Russia can be proud of how World Cup was organized

Putin says Russia can be proud of how World Cup was organized

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that Russia can be proud of the was the 2018 World Cup was organized and praised the performance of the national team. 16 Jul 2018
Griezmann proud of unique team after World Cup final win

Griezmann proud of unique team after World Cup final win

France striker Antoine Griezmann said on Sunday that he was "proud" of his team, and that they were "unique." 16 Jul 2018
Dalic congratulates France on winning World Cup

Dalic congratulates France on winning World Cup

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic  said on Sunday that his team should be proud of what it has achieved at the 2018 World Cup and congratulated France on winning this summer's tournament. 16 Jul 2018
Dalic says Modric deservedly won golden ball award

Dalic says Modric deservedly won golden ball award

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Sunday that his side's midfielder and captain Luka Modric "deservedly" won the Golden Ball award at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 16 Jul 2018
World Cup final between France and Croatia was 'fantastic and exciting'

World Cup final between France and Croatia was 'fantastic and exciting'

President of the Russian Olympic Committee Stanislav Pozdnyakov said on Sunday that the 2018 World Cup final match was "fantastic" and "exciting." 16 Jul 2018
Mbappe wins FIFA young player award at 2018 World Cup

Mbappe wins FIFA young player award at 2018 World Cup

France forward Kylian Mbappe won the FIFA Young Player award at the 2018 World Cup. 16 Jul 2018
Olympic committee president congratulates France on winning World Cup

Olympic committee president congratulates France on winning World Cup

President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach congratulated France on winning the World Cup final on Sunday. 16 Jul 2018
Mandzukic becomes first player in 40 years to score for both teams at a World Cup

Mandzukic becomes first player in 40 years to score for both teams at a World Cup

Croatia forward Mario Mandzukic became the first player in 40 years to score both a goal and an own goal during one FIFA World Cup match on Sunday. 16 Jul 2018
Belgium saluted by fans in Brussels after team claimed third place

Belgium saluted by fans in Brussels after team claimed third place

The Belgium national football team has appeared in front of a crowd of about 8,000 fans, who welcomed Roberto Matinez's side at Brussels' central square after they returned from the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 16 Jul 2018
VAR System used for first time in World Cup final

VAR System used for first time in World Cup final

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system was used for the first time in World Cup final during the 2018 World Cup final match between France and Croatia. 16 Jul 2018
Putin arrives at Luzhniki Stadium to watch World Cup final

Putin arrives at Luzhniki Stadium to watch World Cup final

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium to watch the final World Cup match between the national teams of Croatia and France. 16 Jul 2018
Russia repeated success of hosting competitions at 2018 World Cup says Putin

Russia repeated success of hosting competitions at 2018 World Cup says Putin

Russia has repeated its success of hosting large-scale international sporting events at the 2018 World Cup, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during the meeting with President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach. 16 Jul 2018
Croatian football federation president hopes Croatia will win 2018 World Cup

Croatian football federation president hopes Croatia will win 2018 World Cup

Croatian Football Federation President Davor Suker told Sputnik on Sunday that he hoped Croatia would beat France in the World Cup final. 16 Jul 2018