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Putin to Meet Sudanese President Before FIFA World Cup Final - Kremlin

Putin to Meet Sudanese President Before FIFA World Cup Final - Kremlin

MOSCOW, July 13 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet his Sudanese counterpart Omar al-Bashir before Sunday's FIFA World Cup final in Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmirty Peskov said Friday. 13 Jul 2018
World Cup Helped Change Perception of Russia Abroad - FIFA President Infantino

World Cup Helped Change Perception of Russia Abroad - FIFA President Infantino

MOSCOW, July 13 (Sputnik) - The 2018 FIFA World Cup has changed the way Russia is perceived abroad after international football fans discovered a "beautiful" and "welcoming" country, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Friday. 13 Jul 2018
Defender Trippier Trains With England Squad Ahead of Third-Place Match at World Cup

Defender Trippier Trains With England Squad Ahead of Third-Place Match at World Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, July 13 (Sputnik) - England defender Kieran Trippier trained with the rest of the Three Lions squad ahead of their third-place match against Belgium at the FIFA World Cup, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Friday. 13 Jul 2018
Ex-Colombia keeper hails France's Lloris as 'one of the best'

Ex-Colombia keeper hails France's Lloris as 'one of the best'

Former Colombia goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon said France keeper Hugo Lloris was one of the best goalkeepers of the 2018 World Cup. 13 Jul 2018
Belgium Midfielder Tielemans Says World Cup Third Place Play-Off 'Matter of Honor'

Belgium Midfielder Tielemans Says World Cup Third Place Play-Off 'Matter of Honor'

MOSCOW, July 12 (Sputnik) - Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans said on Thursday that playing in the World Cup third place play-off against England in St. Petersburg on Saturday would be “a matter of honor” for his team. 13 Jul 2018
Three England players may miss third place match - reports

Three England players may miss third place match - reports

England defenders Kieran Trippier and Kyle Walker and midfielder Jordan Henderson are all doubtful for the team's FIFA World Cup third place match, which will take place on Sunday (AEST), the UK media reported. 13 Jul 2018
Croatia's Advancement to World Cup Final 'Great Achievement' - Head Coach Dalic

Croatia's Advancement to World Cup Final 'Great Achievement' - Head Coach Dalic

MOSCOW, July 12 (Sputnik) - Head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Thursday that Croatia's advancement to the 2018 FIFA World Cup final was a "great achievement" for his country. 13 Jul 2018
Croatia's Entire 1998 FIFA World Cup Squad Invited to World Cup Final in Moscow - CFF

Croatia's Entire 1998 FIFA World Cup Squad Invited to World Cup Final in Moscow - CFF

MOSCOW, July 12 (Sputnik) - The Croatian Football Federation (CFF) has invited the entire Croatia squad and coaching staff, who claimed the third place at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, to this year's World Cup final between Croatia and France, the CFF said via its official website on Thursday. 13 Jul 2018
Huge Screen to Be Installed Near Eiffel Tower, to Broadcast World Cup Final Live

Huge Screen to Be Installed Near Eiffel Tower, to Broadcast World Cup Final Live

PARIS, July 12 (Sputnik) - Paris authorities will install a huge screen near the Eiffel Tower that will broadcast live the 2018 FIFA World Cup final between France and Croatia. 13 Jul 2018
Belgian Senator Destexhe Hails 2018 FIFA World Cup Organization

Belgian Senator Destexhe Hails 2018 FIFA World Cup Organization

MOSCOW, July 12 (Sputnik) - Belgian senator Alain Destexhe said Thursday that he was impressed by the level of organization of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 13 Jul 2018
England Legend Charlton Says Proud of Current Team, Head Coach Southgate

England Legend Charlton Says Proud of Current Team, Head Coach Southgate

MOSCOW, July 12 (Sputnik) - Legendary England midfielder and 1966 World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton said on Thursday that he was proud of the national team's performance at this summer's tournament as well as of their head coach Gareth Southgate. 13 Jul 2018
Ex-Russia Midfielder Says Modric Best Player at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Ex-Russia Midfielder Says Modric Best Player at 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, July 12 (Sputnik) - Former Russia midfielder Andrei Karyaka said on Thursday that Croatia midfielder and captain Luka Modric was the best player at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 13 Jul 2018
Lovren demands to be recognised as "one of the best defenders in the world"

Lovren demands to be recognised as "one of the best defenders in the world"

Dejan Lovren reckons he should be recognised as one of the best defenders in the world after Croatia's 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-finals. 12 Jul 2018
France Defender Umtiti Says Team Not to Repeat Mistakes of Euro 2016 in World Cup Final

France Defender Umtiti Says Team Not to Repeat Mistakes of Euro 2016 in World Cup Final

MOSCOW, July 12 (Sputnik) - France defender Samuel Umtiti said on Thursday that his team would not repeat the mistakes they had made in the UEFA Euro 2016 final against Portugal when they face Croatia in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday. 12 Jul 2018
This World Cup has united England, says Walker

This World Cup has united England, says Walker

England defender Kyle Walker says that reaching the World Cup semi-finals in Russia has gone a long way in uniting fans and players. 12 Jul 2018
Van Basten says Neymar makes people laugh

Van Basten says Neymar makes people laugh

Former Netherlands legend Marco van Basten has come down hard on Neymar for his attitude during the World Cup. 12 Jul 2018

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