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No offences reported during Croatia's win over England

No offences reported during Croatia's win over England

Moscow police did not record any instances of disorderly behavior during the World Cup semi-final match between Croatia and England. 12 Jul 2018
FIFA fines England $70,000 for violating marketing rules

FIFA fines England $70,000 for violating marketing rules

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has fined the English Football Association (FA) 70,000 Swiss francs (about $70,000) and issued a warning to them for violating marketing rules, FIFA's press service said on Wednesday. 12 Jul 2018
Putin congratulates Macron on France's victory in World Cup semi

Putin congratulates Macron on France's victory in World Cup semi

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated French President Emmanuel Macron over the phone on his side's victory in the World Cup semi-final match against Belgium on Wednesday (AEST) the Kremlin press service said. 11 Jul 2018
Thousands of Moscow volunteers help on World Cup match days

Thousands of Moscow volunteers help on World Cup match days

Around 2,200 city volunteers assist football fans and tourists in Moscow on the days when World Cup matches are played in the city. 9 Jul 2018
Kazan mayor tells bosses to trim working hours on quarter-final day

Kazan mayor tells bosses to trim working hours on quarter-final day

Kazan mayor Ilsur Metshin has advised employers in the city to shorten the working day on Friday, when the city hosts the World Cup quarter-final between Belgium and Brazil. 5 Jul 2018
Belgium Not to Train in Kazan Ahead of Brazil Quarter-Final - Press Service

Belgium Not to Train in Kazan Ahead of Brazil Quarter-Final - Press Service

DEDOVSK, July 4 (Sputnik) - The Belgian national team will not train in Kazan ahead of their quarter-final against Brazil on Friday, the team's press service told Sputnik on Wednesday. 5 Jul 2018
England fan fined for scrawling on Spartak Moscow statue

England fan fined for scrawling on Spartak Moscow statue

And England fan who wrote on a monument to Spartak Moscow legend Fedor Cherenkov near Spartak Stadium has been fined 3,000 rubles (almost AUD $70). 4 Jul 2018
Argentinian fined AUD $11,500 for touting World Cup tickets

Argentinian fined AUD $11,500 for touting World Cup tickets

An Argentine national was fined 543,000 rubles (around AUD $11,500) for trying to illegally sell tickets for a World Cup match. 4 Jul 2018
Swedish enterprise minister to attend his nation's game against Switzerland

Swedish enterprise minister to attend his nation's game against Switzerland

Swedish Minister for Enterprise and Innovation Mikael Damberg will arrive in St. Petersburg to support his national team during their FIFA World Cup round of 16 match against Switzerland. 2 Jul 2018
Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers to officiate Russia v Spain

Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers to officiate Russia v Spain

A team of Dutch referees led by Bjorn Kuipers will officiate the FIFA World Cup round of 16 match between Russia and Spain, FIFA's press service said on Friday. 30 Jun 2018
About 400 Colombian fans arrive in Samara by single plane

About 400 Colombian fans arrive in Samara by single plane

About 400 Colombian fans arrived in Samara in a single plane to watch their national team's match against Senegal at the World Cup, the airport's press service said on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
20 flights deliver fans for Egypt v Saudi Arabia

20 flights deliver fans for Egypt v Saudi Arabia

A total of 20 flights will deliver football fans to the southern Russian city of Volgograd for the World Cup match between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, according to the city's airport. 25 Jun 2018
Three plane-loads of Iceland fans land in Volgograd

Three plane-loads of Iceland fans land in Volgograd

Volgograd Airport has said three planes with fans from Iceland will arrive in the southern Russian city of Volgograd today for the country's upcoming World Cup match against Nigeria. 21 Jun 2018
Millions watch World Cup on TV across the globe

Millions watch World Cup on TV across the globe

Brazil’s first match at the 2018 World Cup has become the most viewed sports television broadcast in the country this year, FIFA’s press service reported on Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Over 100,000 foreign fans have consulted volunteers in Moscow

Over 100,000 foreign fans have consulted volunteers in Moscow

More than 100,000 foreign fans have consulted FIFA World Cup volunteers and employees of the Moscow metro at the various information stands since the 2018 World Cup kicked off on Thursday, the Moscow metro's press service told Sputnik on Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Moscow metro flooded by 50,000 fans after Germany v Mexico

Moscow metro flooded by 50,000 fans after Germany v Mexico

Around 52,000 people left the Luzhniki Stadium by metro and the Moscow Central Circle (MCC) after the World Cup match between Germany and Mexico on Sunday, the press service of the city's Transport Department said Monday. 18 Jun 2018

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