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Putin says Russia can be proud of how World Cup was organized

Putin says Russia can be proud of how World Cup was organized

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that Russia can be proud of the was the 2018 World Cup was organized and praised the performance of the national team. 16 Jul 2018
Putin arrives at Luzhniki Stadium to watch World Cup final

Putin arrives at Luzhniki Stadium to watch World Cup final

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium to watch the final World Cup match between the national teams of Croatia and France. 16 Jul 2018
Russia repeated success of hosting competitions at 2018 World Cup says Putin

Russia repeated success of hosting competitions at 2018 World Cup says Putin

Russia has repeated its success of hosting large-scale international sporting events at the 2018 World Cup, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during the meeting with President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach. 16 Jul 2018
IOC president Bach says 2018 World Cup 'changed perception of Russia'

IOC president Bach says 2018 World Cup 'changed perception of Russia'

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Sunday that the "warm welcome" that football fans received at the 2018 World Cup had "changed the perception of Russia." 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
Putin Takes Part in Ceremony of Handing World Cup Hosts Mantle to Qatar

Putin Takes Part in Ceremony of Handing World Cup Hosts Mantle to Qatar

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday took part in the ceremony to hand over the mantle of World Cup hosts to Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. 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
Belarusian President Lukashenko to Attend 2018 FIFA World Cup Final - Spokeswoman

Belarusian President Lukashenko to Attend 2018 FIFA World Cup Final - Spokeswoman

MINSK, July 14 (Sputnik) - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko will attend the 2018 FIFA World Cup final at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, presidential spokeswoman Natalia Eismont said on Saturday. 14 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
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
Macron Confirms to Meet With Putin on Sunday

Macron Confirms to Meet With Putin on Sunday

French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed that he would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday. 12 Jul 2018
Russia have set a high bar for Qatar 2022 - FIFA Secretary General

Russia have set a high bar for Qatar 2022 - FIFA Secretary General

The 2018 World Cup in Russia sets very high expectations for the next tournament, scheduled for 2022 in Qatar, FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura said on Wednesday. 11 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
Macron to arrive in St. Petersburg for semi-final between France and Belgium

Macron to arrive in St. Petersburg for semi-final between France and Belgium

French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in the Russian city of St. Petersburg later on Tuesday to support his national team during their World Cup semi-final match against neighbors Belgium. 10 Jul 2018
Kremlin defends Putin's absence from World Cup

Kremlin defends Putin's absence from World Cup

Russian President Vladimir Putin "passionately" supported Russia during each of their World Cup matches, even though he wasn't in attendance, according to the Kremlin. 9 Jul 2018
Putin invites Russian football team to Kremlin

Putin invites Russian football team to Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin noted the strong-willed performance of the Russian national football team in the quarter-final match with the Croatian team, and invited players and head coach Stanislav Cherchesov to discuss the results at the Kremlin. 8 Jul 2018

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