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Journalist Behind Film on Russian Doping skips World Cup Over Safety Concerns

Journalist Behind Film on Russian Doping skips World Cup Over Safety Concerns

Hajo Seppelt, a German journalist and the director of several documentaries about doping violations in Russian sports, will not attend the World Cup over fears for his own safety. 14 Jun 2018
Spanish sports minister eyes World Cup visit

Spanish sports minister eyes World Cup visit

Spain's new Culture and Sports Minister Jose Guirao has said he "would like" to come to Russia for the World Cup. 14 Jun 2018
Colombia star James Rodriguez misses training

Colombia star James Rodriguez misses training

Bayern Munich midfielder midfielder James Rodriguez missed Colombia's open training session on Thursday. 14 Jun 2018
England squad hold minute's silence on Grenfell tragedy anniversary

England squad hold minute's silence on Grenfell tragedy anniversary

England's players and staff observed a moment of silence to commemorate the victims of last year's Grenfell Tower fire before their pre-World Cup training in St. Petersburg today. 14 Jun 2018
Book my place in history!

Book my place in history!

Socceroos legend Tim Cahill shrugged off doubts about his match fitness and says he's ready to book his place in history. 14 Jun 2018
Rental Cost in Saransk Decreases Right Before the FIFA World Cup - Official

Rental Cost in Saransk Decreases Right Before the FIFA World Cup - Official

Rental cost of private apartments in Saransk, where the price of a temporary accommodation was the highest among World Cup host cities in May, decreased right before the tournament, Head of Russia's Republic of Mordovia, of which Saransk is the capital, Vladimir Volkov told Sputnik on Thursday. 14 Jun 2018
First Free Trains With Football Fans Arrive for Opening Match

First Free Trains With Football Fans Arrive for Opening Match

The first free trains filled with fans have begun to arrive in Moscow ahead of tonight's opening match. 14 Jun 2018
Gallery: Russia kick-off 2018 World Cup in style

Gallery: Russia kick-off 2018 World Cup in style

The host nation defeated Saudi Arabia 5-0 at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Pictures by Getty Images. 14 Jun 2018
Cheryshev bags brace as hosts Russia thrash Saudi Arabia 5-0

Cheryshev bags brace as hosts Russia thrash Saudi Arabia 5-0

Villarreal midfielder Denis Cheryshev scored a double as hosts Russia pummeled Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the opening match of the 2018 World Cup at Moscow's 81,000-seater Luzhniki Stadium on Thursday. 14 Jun 2018
Cahill: Ange has been in touch

Cahill: Ange has been in touch

Tim Cahill revealed Ange Postecoglou has been in contact with him ahead of the opening match of the 2018 World Cup and he paid homage to his former Socceroo coach. 14 Jun 2018
Mourinho: Opening match a 'must-win' for Russia

Mourinho: Opening match a 'must-win' for Russia

Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho says Russia must win their World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia. 14 Jun 2018
Robot Oracle Baxter to Predict Opening Match Winner

Robot Oracle Baxter to Predict Opening Match Winner

Robot oracle Baxter will predict the winner of tonight's opening World Cup match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia. 14 Jun 2018
Russian Intelligence Services Work Closely With World Cup Participating Nations

Russian Intelligence Services Work Closely With World Cup Participating Nations

Russian intelligence services work closely with colleagues from countries that participate in the FIFA World Cup, Honored coach of Russia and Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Sports Valery Gazzaev said on Thursday. 14 Jun 2018
Ibra: The World Cup is the 'best thing' that can happen to a player

Ibra: The World Cup is the 'best thing' that can happen to a player

Former Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic says the World Cup was the "best thing" that could happen to Sweden's current generation. 14 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Heads to Moscow for Opening Ceremony

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Heads to Moscow for Opening Ceremony

The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed Bin Salman is in Moscow to hold talks with the Russian President and attend the World Cup opening ceremony. 14 Jun 2018
Belgium out to 'enjoy' World Cup

Belgium out to 'enjoy' World Cup

Players of the Belgian national football team told Belgian media on Thursday that they were going to "enjoy" the World Cup. 14 Jun 2018

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