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Moscow Mayor Hopes 'Atmosphere of Hospitality' to Last in City After World Cup

Moscow Mayor Hopes 'Atmosphere of Hospitality' to Last in City After World Cup

MOSCOW, July 17 (Sputnik) - Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said on Tuesday that he hoped that the "atmosphere of hospitality" that prevailed in the Russian capital during the 2018 FIFA World Cup would last. 17 Jul 2018
Four people to run onto pitch during World Cup final receive 15 days in detention

Four people to run onto pitch during World Cup final receive 15 days in detention

Four Pussy Riot activists, who ran onto the pitch during the FIFA World Cup final at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday, were sentenced to 15 days in detention by a court in Moscow, a Sputnik correspondent reported from the courtroom on Monday. 17 Jul 2018
Fan fined $50 for entering VIP box illegally during World Cup Final

Fan fined $50 for entering VIP box illegally during World Cup Final

A football fan was fined 3,000 rubles (about $50) by a court in Moscow for illegally entering a VIP box during Sunday's FIFA World Cup final at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. 16 Jul 2018
Moscow's Infrastructure Not Damaged by Fans During 2018 FIFA World Cup - Deputy Mayor

Moscow's Infrastructure Not Damaged by Fans During 2018 FIFA World Cup - Deputy Mayor

MOSCOW, July 16 (Sputnik) - Fans have not caused any serious damage to Moscow's infrastructure during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Deputy Moscow Mayor Petr Biryukov said on Monday. 16 Jul 2018
FIFA World Cup Opened New Era in History of Russian Football - Russian Prime Minister

FIFA World Cup Opened New Era in History of Russian Football - Russian Prime Minister

MOSCOW, July 16 (Sputnik) - The 2018 FIFA World Cup has opened a new chapter in the history of Russian football, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Monday. 16 Jul 2018
Over 2.5m Muscovites watched World Cup Final on TV

Over 2.5m Muscovites watched World Cup Final on TV

More than 2.5 million Muscovites watched Monday's World Cup final between Croatia and France, broadcast live by the Russia-1 channel, a survey conducted by the Mediascope research company. 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
Russian President Putin Thanks Hungarian Prime Minister Orban For High Praise of World Cup

Russian President Putin Thanks Hungarian Prime Minister Orban For High Praise of World Cup

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday for praising the organization of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 15 Jul 2018
Croatian President Thanks Russia for Hosting 2018 World Cup in Russian Language

Croatian President Thanks Russia for Hosting 2018 World Cup in Russian Language

BELGRADE, July 15 (Sputnik) - Croatian president Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic thanked Russia for being 'excellent hosts' of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russian language in a video recorded on her way to Moscow where she will attend tournament's final match between France and Croatia, the president’s administration told Sputnik on Sunday. 15 Jul 2018
UPDATE - Putin to Attend Concert at Moscow's Bolshoi Theater Ahead of World Cup Final - Kremlin

UPDATE - Putin to Attend Concert at Moscow's Bolshoi Theater Ahead of World Cup Final - Kremlin

(Updates with additional info in paras 3 and 4) 14 Jul 2018
Dialogue With Moscow in Paris’ Interests - French Ambassador

Dialogue With Moscow in Paris’ Interests - French Ambassador

MOSCOW, July 13 (Sputnik) - The relationships between Moscow and Paris are “open, steady and good” and dialogue with Russia is in France’s interests, French Ambassador to Russia Sylvie Bermann said on Friday ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s arrival in Moscow for the World Cup final. 13 Jul 2018
Over 10 Foreign Presidents, Prime Ministers to Attend World Cup Final – Kremlin Aide

Over 10 Foreign Presidents, Prime Ministers to Attend World Cup Final – Kremlin Aide

MOSCOW, July 13 (Sputnik) - More than 10 foreign presidents, as well as prime ministers and other high-ranking officials will attend the FIFA World Cup final in Moscow, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Friday. 13 Jul 2018
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
Missing UK fan seen at Moscow railway station

Missing UK fan seen at Moscow railway station

UK football fan Douglas Moreton, who has allegedly gone missing earlier in July, arrived at Moscow’s Kazansky railway station on Wednesday. 12 Jul 2018
Vida apologises for stirring up controversy

Vida apologises for stirring up controversy

Croatia defender Domagoj Vida has apologised for his pro-Ukrainian comments after the embattled player was booed and whistled at during his side's 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-finals. 12 Jul 2018
Croatia's experience proved decisive - Southgate

Croatia's experience proved decisive - Southgate

England head coach Gareth Southgate said having a more experienced team helped Croatia beat his side 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final match at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium. 12 Jul 2018

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