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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
Putin Says Russia Prepared for FIFA World Cup 'Fundamentally and Responsibly'

Putin Says Russia Prepared for FIFA World Cup 'Fundamentally and Responsibly'

MOSCOW, July 14 (Sputnik) - Russia has prepared for holding the 2018 FIFA World Cup "fundamentally and responsibly" and the country is happy that the football championship has been held successfully, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday. 15 Jul 2018
Croatian footballers' pro-Ukrainian comments incident over

Croatian footballers' pro-Ukrainian comments incident over

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets said on Saturday that the incident of Croatian side's representatives making controversial pro-Ukrainian comments following their victory over Russia was over. 15 Jul 2018
Russia deserved to reach World Cup quarter-finals says Morientes

Russia deserved to reach World Cup quarter-finals says Morientes

Former Real Madrid and Spain striker Fernando Morientes told Sputnik on Saturday that Russia worked hard and deserved to reach the quarter-finals at the 2018 World Cup. 15 Jul 2018
Russia Proved Being Country of Football - 2018 FIFA World Cup Organizers

Russia Proved Being Country of Football - 2018 FIFA World Cup Organizers

MOSCOW, July 14 (Sputnik) - The CEO of the Russia 2018 Local Organizing Committee Alexey Sorokin said on Saturday that the guests of this year's World Cup were very happy with the organization of the tournament and Russia proved to the rest of world that it was the country of football. 14 Jul 2018
Belgium Midfielder Witsel Says All FIFA World Cup Stadiums in Russia 'Simply Fantastic'

Belgium Midfielder Witsel Says All FIFA World Cup Stadiums in Russia 'Simply Fantastic'

ST. PETERSBURG, July 13 (Sputnik) - All of the FIFA World Cup stadiums in Russia are "simply fantastic" but the arena in St. Petersburg is the most beautiful one, Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel said on Friday. 14 Jul 2018
US Actor Smith Says Croatia Keeper's Save Against Russia World Cup's Most Memorable Moment

US Actor Smith Says Croatia Keeper's Save Against Russia World Cup's Most Memorable Moment

MOSCOW, July 13 (Sputnik) - US actor and singer Will Smith said on Friday that Croatia goalkeeper Danijel Subasic's save in the penalty shootout of their quarter-final match against Russia was the most memorable moment of the FIFA World Cup for him. 13 Jul 2018
US Movie, Rap Star Smith Says Always Special to Come to Russia

US Movie, Rap Star Smith Says Always Special to Come to Russia

MOSCOW, July 13 (Sputnik) - US movie and rap star Will Smith said on Friday that it always felt special for him to come to countries that have a rich history, such as Russia. 13 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
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
FIFA President Infantino Hails Russia's World Cup as 'Best Ever,' Thanks All Participants

FIFA President Infantino Hails Russia's World Cup as 'Best Ever,' Thanks All Participants

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says Russia hosted the "best World Cup ever" and thanked everyone who had helped stage this summer's global football tournament. 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
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
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
Russia may study libel laws after doping allegations from Germany

Russia may study libel laws after doping allegations from Germany

Russia may study the legal mechanisms of protection against libel due to the reports in the German media on the alleged use of doping by Russia footballers. 12 Jul 2018
Van Basten celebrates Russia's 'nice' tournament

Van Basten celebrates Russia's 'nice' tournament

FIFA's Chief Technical Development Officer Marco van Basten thinks Russia's performance at their home World Cup was "nice" for the development of football in the country. 12 Jul 2018

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