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Russia Coach Urges Fans Not to Worry

Russia Coach Urges Fans Not to Worry

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Wednesday that there was no need to worry about the national team as they were doing their job ahead of the World Cup. 13 Jun 2018
Pope Francis Hopes World Cup Promotes Peace

Pope Francis Hopes World Cup Promotes Peace

Pope Francis said on Wednesday that he hoped that the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off in Russia on Thursday, would promote solidarity and peace. 13 Jun 2018
FIFA Increases Investments in Football

FIFA Increases Investments in Football

FIFA's development program has helped world football's governing body increase its investments in football fourfold and reach around AUD $1.9 billion, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
Hierro: Change of coach is no excuse

Hierro: Change of coach is no excuse

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said that changing coach a day before the World Cup would not be an excuse if Spain fail at the tournament. 13 Jun 2018
Putin: We want visitors to feel our 'cordiality'

Putin: We want visitors to feel our 'cordiality'

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia's goal was to let every visitor of the 2018 FIFA World Cup feel the "cordiality and goodwill" of the Russian people. 13 Jun 2018
Germany prepare for battle

Germany prepare for battle

World champions Germany have held their first training session in front of a wild crowd today after arriving in Russia to defend their 2014 title. 13 Jun 2018
Press Center Opens in Rostov-on-Don Ahead of World Cup

Press Center Opens in Rostov-on-Don Ahead of World Cup

The city multimedia press center opened in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don a day before the start of the FIFA World Cup, a Sputnik correspondent reported Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
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
Russia Hold Full Training Session Ahead of Opener

Russia Hold Full Training Session Ahead of Opener

All 23 players of the Russian national football team have trained together ahead of Thursday's World Cup opening match against Saudi Arabia. 13 Jun 2018
Russia's stadiums are 'fully ready' for kick-off

Russia's stadiums are 'fully ready' for kick-off

CEO of the Russia 2018 Local Organizing Committee Alexey Sorokin says Russia is fully ready for the World Cup, which kicks off in Moscow on Thursday. 13 Jun 2018
The World Cup has boosted our infrastructure - Russian Deputy Prime Minister

The World Cup has boosted our infrastructure - Russian Deputy Prime Minister

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets, who is in charge of culture, sports and tourism in the country's government, said Wednesday that the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off in Russia on Thursday, had given a “huge” impetus to the development of the country’s infrastructure. 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
Greek Foreign Minister Wishes Success to Russia

Greek Foreign Minister Wishes Success to Russia

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias on Wednesday wished success to the FIFA World Cup 2018 about to kick off in Russia, as well as to the host's national team. 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
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Plans to Attend All Russia's Matches at FIFA World Cup

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Plans to Attend All Russia's Matches at FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets, who is in charge of culture, sports and tourism in the country's government, said on Wednesday that she planned to attend all the 2018 FIFA World Cup matches featuring Russia. 13 Jun 2018

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