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UK, Russian Interior Ministries Sign Memorandum of Understanding Ahead of FIFA World Cup

UK, Russian Interior Ministries Sign Memorandum of Understanding Ahead of FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 7 (Sputnik) - The UK Home Office has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Russian Interior Ministry on cooperation of the country's police forces during the FIFA World Cup, set to be held in Russia this summer, the UK Embassy in Moscow said Thursday. 8 Jun 2018
South Korea Held to 0-0 Draw by Bolivia in Pre-World Cup Friendly

South Korea Held to 0-0 Draw by Bolivia in Pre-World Cup Friendly

MOSCOW, June 7 (Sputnik) - South Korea, who will take part in this summer's FIFA World Cup in Russia, were held to a goalless draw by Bolivia in a friendly at the Tivoli-Neu stadium in the Austrian city of Innsbruck on Thursday. 8 Jun 2018
Novosibirsk Region Allowed Non-Commercial Public Broadcast of FIFA World Cup - Officials

Novosibirsk Region Allowed Non-Commercial Public Broadcast of FIFA World Cup - Officials

NOVOSIBIRSK, June 7 (Sputnik) - The department of physical education and sports of Russia's Novosibirsk Region has obtained the official FIFA license for non-commercial public broadcast of the 2018 FIFA World Cup matches, the regional government's press service said Thursday. 7 Jun 2018
Russia Hits New Low in Updated FIFA Ranking, Becomes Lowest-Ranked Team at World Cup

Russia Hits New Low in Updated FIFA Ranking, Becomes Lowest-Ranked Team at World Cup

MOSCOW, June 7 (Sputnik) - The Russian national football team have dropped to a record-low 70th place in the FIFA World ranking released Thursday on FIFA's official website. 7 Jun 2018
Russia's Image, Tourism Industry to Improve After World Cup - Service Network Deloitte

Russia's Image, Tourism Industry to Improve After World Cup - Service Network Deloitte

MOSCOW, June 7 (Sputnik) - Hosting the FIFA World Cup this summer will help Russia develop its tourism industry and improve its image by helping visitors to overcome stereotypes about Russia, Managing Partner at the Financial Advisory Department at professional service network Deloitte, Alexander Sokolov, told Sputnik on Thursday. 7 Jun 2018
EgyptAir to Put On Charters to Russian Cities Hosting Egypt Games

EgyptAir to Put On Charters to Russian Cities Hosting Egypt Games

CAIRO, June 6 (Sputnik) - Egyptian airline company EgyptAir intends to put on 19 charter flights to Russian cities which will host World Cup matches involving Egypt, EgyptAir CEO Safwat Musallam said on Wednesday. 7 Jun 2018
Russia 100 percent ready to host World Cup - FIFA President

Russia 100 percent ready to host World Cup - FIFA President

FIFA President Giovanni Infantino says that just over a week before the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia is absolutely ready to host the tournament. 7 Jun 2018
Egypt's World Cup journalists based at five-star hotel

Egypt's World Cup journalists based at five-star hotel

GROZNY, June 6 (Sputnik) - A press center, where Egyptian journalists will work during this summer's FIFA World Cup, is set to open at the Grozny-City five-star hotel in the capital of Russia's Chechen Republic, the local organizing committee told Sputnik on Wednesday. 7 Jun 2018
Six UK cops to work in Russia during World Cup

Six UK cops to work in Russia during World Cup

Six UK policemen will work at the center for international security in Russia during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the First Deputy Head of the Russian Interior Ministry's department for security of major international and mass sports events, Anton Gusev, said on Wednesday. 7 Jun 2018
Russian team needs support, not criticism - Russian Football Union

Russian team needs support, not criticism - Russian Football Union

Vice President of the Russian Football Union Sergey Anokhin told Sputnik Wednesday that the Russian national team needed support rather than criticism ahead of their "home" FIFA World Cup. 7 Jun 2018
Spartak Hockey Coach Yepanchintsev Hopes Cherchesov Remains Calm During FIFA World Cup

Spartak Hockey Coach Yepanchintsev Hopes Cherchesov Remains Calm During FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - Spartak Moscow ice hockey head coach Vadim Yepanchintsev told Sputnik on Wednesday that he hoped Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov remained calm during the upcoming FIFA World Cup. 6 Jun 2018
Hosts Russia Should 'Hope for Miracle'

Hosts Russia Should 'Hope for Miracle'

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - Former Amkar Perm and Kazakhstan defender Aleksey Popov told Sputnik on Wednesday that given Russia’s recent friendly results, the country should "hope for a miracle" at the FIFA World Cup. 6 Jun 2018
Jose Mourinho predicts Socceroos to reach World Cup last 16

Jose Mourinho predicts Socceroos to reach World Cup last 16

Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho has predicted Australia to finish second in Group C and qualify for the 2018 World Cup knockout stages. 6 Jun 2018
Ex-Bulgaria Defender Sirakov Says Russia to Reach Knockout Stage at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Ex-Bulgaria Defender Sirakov Says Russia to Reach Knockout Stage at 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - Former Amkar Perm and Bulgaria defender Zahari Sirakov told Sputnik Wednesday that the Russian national team could reach the knockout stage at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 6 Jun 2018
International Security Service Center Opens in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

International Security Service Center Opens in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - A center for cooperation between international security services has opened in Russia ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup, First Deputy Head of the Russian Interior Ministry's department for security of major international and mass sports events Anton Gusev said on Wednesday.  6 Jun 2018
Russia's Saturday Training Session to Be Open to Supporters - Football Union

Russia's Saturday Training Session to Be Open to Supporters - Football Union

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - Football fans will be able to attend the Russian national football team's open training session to be held at Moscow's CSKA Arena on Saturday, the Russian Football Union said Wednesday. 6 Jun 2018

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