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EgyptAir to Put On Charters to Russian Cities Hosting Egypt Games

EgyptAir to Put On Charters to Russian Cities Hosting Egypt Games

CAIRO, June 6 (Sputnik) - Egyptian airline company EgyptAir intends to put on 19 charter flights to Russian cities which will host World Cup matches involving Egypt, EgyptAir CEO Safwat Musallam said on Wednesday. 7 Jun 2018
Russia 100 percent ready to host World Cup - FIFA President

Russia 100 percent ready to host World Cup - FIFA President

FIFA President Giovanni Infantino says that just over a week before the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia is absolutely ready to host the tournament. 7 Jun 2018
England Defender Rose tells Family 'Don't Go' Over Racism fears

England Defender Rose tells Family 'Don't Go' Over Racism fears

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - Tottenham and England defender Danny Rose said Wednesday that he did not want his family to come to the FIFA World Cup in Russia, as he was worried about possible racist abuse. 7 Jun 2018
Nigeria Lose 1-0 to Czechia in Final WC Friendly

Nigeria Lose 1-0 to Czechia in Final WC Friendly

World Cup-bound Nigeria lost 1-0 to the Czech Republic in their final warm-up match ahead of this summer's tournament on Wednesday. 7 Jun 2018
Six UK cops to work in Russia during World Cup

Six UK cops to work in Russia during World Cup

Six UK policemen will work at the center for international security in Russia during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the First Deputy Head of the Russian Interior Ministry's department for security of major international and mass sports events, Anton Gusev, said on Wednesday. 7 Jun 2018
Rostov-on-Don’s World Cup Fan Zone ready by Sunday

Rostov-on-Don’s World Cup Fan Zone ready by Sunday

The 2018 FIFA World Cup Fan Fest in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don will be ready by the end of the week, the region's governor Vasily Golubev said on Wednesday. 7 Jun 2018
World Cup matches broadcast at stadium in Russia's Saratov

World Cup matches broadcast at stadium in Russia's Saratov

Residents and visitors to the city of Saratov, some 450 miles southeast of Moscow, will be able to watch the FIFA World Cup matches live on the big screen at the Lokomotiv Stadium in the city center, the region's ministry for youth and sports said on Wednesday. 7 Jun 2018
Cyprus State TV Channel to Broadcast All 2018 FIFA World Cup Matches - Russian Embassy

Cyprus State TV Channel to Broadcast All 2018 FIFA World Cup Matches - Russian Embassy

ATHENS, June 6 (Sputnik) - The Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) will broadcast all the matches of this summer's FIFA World Cup, a spokeswoman at the Russian Embassy in Nicosia told Sputnik Wednesday. 6 Jun 2018
All Russia’s FIFA World Cup Stadiums Certified

All Russia’s FIFA World Cup Stadiums Certified

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - All of Russia’s stadiums that are set to host FIFA World Cup matches have been certified according to international or Russian environmental standards, Milana Verkhunova, the head of the sustainable development department of the Local Organizing Committee, said on Wednesday. 6 Jun 2018
St. Petersburg to Stop World Cup Hooligans at Airport

St. Petersburg to Stop World Cup Hooligans at Airport

ST. PETERSBURG, June 6 (Sputnik) - The St. Petersburg authorities are ready to detect football hooligans as early as the city’s airport and will send any troublemakers back to where they came from, acting head of the city's security committee Andrei Romanov said on Wednesday. 6 Jun 2018
Jose Mourinho predicts Socceroos to reach World Cup last 16

Jose Mourinho predicts Socceroos to reach World Cup last 16

Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho has predicted Australia to finish second in Group C and qualify for the 2018 World Cup knockout stages. 6 Jun 2018
Tunisia Defender says playing at World Cup was childhood dream

Tunisia Defender says playing at World Cup was childhood dream

Tunisia defender Yohan Benalouane said on Wednesday that it was his childhood dream to play at the FIFA World Cup and that he was overwhelmed by the chance to represent his country at this summer's tournament in Russia. 6 Jun 2018
Teams Based in St. Petersburg During FIFA World Cup to Arrive by June 12 - Deputy Governor

Teams Based in St. Petersburg During FIFA World Cup to Arrive by June 12 - Deputy Governor

ST. PETERSBURG, June 6 (Sputnik) - The national football teams of Saudi Arabia, Croatia, Costa Rica, England and South Korea, which will be based in St. Petersburg during this summer's FIFA World Cup, are set to arrive in the city from June 9 to June 12, St. Petersburg Deputy Governor Vladimir Kirillov said on Wednesday. 6 Jun 2018
Midfielder Alli Says England Go to Russia to Win 2018 FIFA World Cup

Midfielder Alli Says England Go to Russia to Win 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - Tottenham Hotspur and England midfielder Dele Alli said Wednesday that nothing but winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia would suffice for the England national football team. 6 Jun 2018
International Security Service Center Opens in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

International Security Service Center Opens in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - A center for cooperation between international security services has opened in Russia ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup, First Deputy Head of the Russian Interior Ministry's department for security of major international and mass sports events Anton Gusev said on Wednesday.  6 Jun 2018
Egypt Head Coach Hopes Star Striker Salah Recovers by First Match of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Egypt Head Coach Hopes Star Striker Salah Recovers by First Match of 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - Egypt head coach Hector Cuper said Wednesday that he hoped injured forward Mohamed Salah would recover in time for the team's first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 6 Jun 2018

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