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Poland, Colombia game attended by sell-out crowd

Poland, Colombia game attended by sell-out crowd

The World Cup group stage match between Poland and Colombia in Kazan was attended by a sell-out crowd of 42,873 fans, which broke the stadium’s attendance record, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
Matildas eighth in new rankings

Matildas eighth in new rankings

The Matildas have dropped two places but remain in the top 10 after FIFA released its new women's rankings. 22 Jun 2018
Guerrero did everything possible says Gareca

Guerrero did everything possible says Gareca

Peru head coach Ricardo Gareca said on Thursday that team's captain Paolo Guerrero had done "everything possible," playing for his side at this summer's World Cup. 22 Jun 2018
Putin holds private meeting with Blatter

Putin holds private meeting with Blatter

The recent meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Sepp Blatter, the former president of the FIFA, was a private one, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday, adding that the Kremlin was unable to reveal any details of the meeting. 21 Jun 2018
Blatter and Infantino praise World Cup organization

Blatter and Infantino praise World Cup organization

CEO of the Russia 2018 Local Organizing Committee Alexey Sorokin said Wednesday that both former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and the federation's current head Gianni Infantino had praised Russia's organization of the tournament. 21 Jun 2018
FIFA 'perfectly satisfied' with World Cup VAR

FIFA 'perfectly satisfied' with World Cup VAR

FIFA is "perfectly satisfied" with the referees' work and the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system at the FIFA World Cup. 20 Jun 2018
Ex-FIFA president Blatter in Moscow for 'private' visit

Ex-FIFA president Blatter in Moscow for 'private' visit

Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter is in Moscow on a private visit meaning that all the meetings he has during his stay in the Russian capital will be private as well, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. 20 Jun 2018
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter to attend Portugal's clash with Morocco

Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter to attend Portugal's clash with Morocco

Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter plans to attend Portugal's clash with Morocco on Wednesday night AEST. 19 Jun 2018
Lozano says goal against Germany is best of his Career

Lozano says goal against Germany is best of his Career

Mexico winger Hirving Lozano, who scored the only goal in his team's 1-0 victory over defending champions Germany on Sunday, said it was the best goal in his career. 18 Jun 2018
Over 1 million fans attended fan fest

Over 1 million fans attended fan fest

The FIFA Fan Fest has been attended by more than one million fans since the beginning of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, FIFA said on Twitter on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
'No-shows' responsible for empty seats at World Cup - FIFA

'No-shows' responsible for empty seats at World Cup - FIFA

No-shows from "constituent groups" were responsible for the large number of empty seats during Friday's Group A match between Uruguay and Egypt, FIFA said. 17 Jun 2018
Egypt keeper El Shenawy scoops MOTM award

Egypt keeper El Shenawy scoops MOTM award

Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed Elshenawy was named the best player in his team's last-gasp defeat to Uruguay. 16 Jun 2018
Ball From Space Used at World Cup Opening Ceremony

Ball From Space Used at World Cup Opening Ceremony

The official FIFA Telstar-18 ball, which was brought down to Earth from orbit on Sunday, was used during the opening ceremony of the 2018 World Cup at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium, a spokesperson for Russia's State Corporation for Space Activities, Roscosmos, told Sputnik on Thursday. 15 Jun 2018
2018 FIFA World Cup Preview

2018 FIFA World Cup Preview

Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the opening ceremony of the World Cup tonight and watch the opening match between Russia and Saudi Arabia at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow. 14 Jun 2018
PREVIEW – 2018 FIFA World Cup to Kick Off on Thursday, Putin to Attend Opening Ceremony

PREVIEW – 2018 FIFA World Cup to Kick Off on Thursday, Putin to Attend Opening Ceremony

Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the opening ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which will kick off in Russia on Thursday, and watch the opening match between Russia and Saudi Arabia at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow. 14 Jun 2018
Russia Striker Smolov Says Team Has ‘To Give 100%' From First Match at FIFA World Cup

Russia Striker Smolov Says Team Has ‘To Give 100%' From First Match at FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - FC Krasnodar and Russia striker Fedor Smolov said on Wednesday that the team had “to give 100 percent" from the very first match at the FIFA World Cup. 14 Jun 2018

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