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The World Cup has boosted our infrastructure - Russian Deputy Prime Minister

The World Cup has boosted our infrastructure - Russian Deputy Prime Minister

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets, who is in charge of culture, sports and tourism in the country's government, said Wednesday that the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off in Russia on Thursday, had given a “huge” impetus to the development of the country’s infrastructure. 13 Jun 2018
Putin praises FIFA boss Infantino

Putin praises FIFA boss Infantino

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that FIFA President Gianni Infantino had always been positive toward Russia and had done a great job since taking over at the helm of world football's governing body in 2016. 13 Jun 2018
'I owe it all to Ernie...'

'I owe it all to Ernie...'

Socceroos striker Andrew Nabbout has hailed former mentor Ernie Merrick for turning his fortunes around and sending him on the way to the World Cup. 13 Jun 2018
Putin: Russia Ready to Provide Comfort for All Fans

Putin: Russia Ready to Provide Comfort for All Fans

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that the country was ready to host the FIFA World Cup, which will kick off in Moscow on Thursday, and provide comfort for all the fans. 13 Jun 2018
Greek Foreign Minister Wishes Success to Russia

Greek Foreign Minister Wishes Success to Russia

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias on Wednesday wished success to the FIFA World Cup 2018 about to kick off in Russia, as well as to the host's national team. 13 Jun 2018
Jurman: We can give the A-League a boost

Jurman: We can give the A-League a boost

Matt Jurman says the Socceroos at this World Cup can show the A-League and Australian players in a positive light. 13 Jun 2018
FIFA President Infantino: Football has "conquered Russia"

FIFA President Infantino: Football has "conquered Russia"

FIFA President Giovanni Infantino said on Wednesday that Russia had never been conquered, but starting Thursday, it will be conquered by football. 13 Jun 2018
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Plans to Attend All Russia's Matches at FIFA World Cup

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Plans to Attend All Russia's Matches at FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets, who is in charge of culture, sports and tourism in the country's government, said on Wednesday that she planned to attend all the 2018 FIFA World Cup matches featuring Russia. 13 Jun 2018
Nabbout: No tensions in camp...

Nabbout: No tensions in camp...

World Cup bolter Andrew Nabbout shrugged off a training ground bust-up with Trent Sainsbury today and insisted: “I was more angry at myself to be honest.” 13 Jun 2018
Putin Glad to See All Guests at FIFA World Cup, Including North American Leaders - Kremlin

Putin Glad to See All Guests at FIFA World Cup, Including North American Leaders - Kremlin

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he will be glad to see all guests at the FIFA World Cup in Moscow, including high-ranking officials from the United States, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
FIFA World Cup Press Center Opens in St. Petersburg

FIFA World Cup Press Center Opens in St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG, June 13 (Sputnik) - The 2018 FIFA World Cup press center, where the Hermitage oracle cat Achilles will pick the winning team of the first World Cup match, opened in St. Petersburg, the World Cup media center said Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
Mexico defender Reyes out of the World Cup

Mexico defender Reyes out of the World Cup

Mexico centre-back Diego Reyes has been cruelly ruled out of the World Cup on the eve of the tournament due to an injury, the team has revealed on Twitter. 13 Jun 2018
Moscow offer over 600 Free Excursions during the World Cup

Moscow offer over 600 Free Excursions during the World Cup

More than 600 free pedestrian and bus tours around the center of Moscow will be available during the World Cup, the city mayor's office said on Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
World Cup to cost "under $660m"

World Cup to cost "under $660m"

Organisation of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia has cost less than US $500m (AUD $660m), according to the CEO of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) Alexey Sorokin. 13 Jun 2018
North America v Morocco: FIFA vote for 2026 World Cup hosts

North America v Morocco: FIFA vote for 2026 World Cup hosts

The 68th FIFA Congress has kicked off in Moscow with the election of the 2026 World Cup host country being front and centre. 13 Jun 2018
Over 200 Thousand People Accredited for 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia - Organizers

Over 200 Thousand People Accredited for 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia - Organizers

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - More than 200 thousand people have been accredited to work at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia , the CEO of the Local Organizing Committee, Alexey Sorokin, said Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018

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