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LOC Chairman Says Pleased by Infantino's Comments About 'Best World Cup Ever' in Russia

LOC Chairman Says Pleased by Infantino's Comments About 'Best World Cup Ever' in Russia

MOSCOW, July 13 (Sputnik) - The Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Arkady Dvorkovich, said on Friday that he was pleased to hear the FIFA President's comments about the high level of organization at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 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
England to Be Stronger After 2018 FIFA World Cup - Head Coach Southgate

England to Be Stronger After 2018 FIFA World Cup - Head Coach Southgate

ST. PETERSBURG, July 13 (Sputnik) - England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Friday that his side would become stronger thanks to the experience they had gained at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 14 Jul 2018
Midfielder Rakitic Says All 4.5Mln Croatians to 'Step Out on Pitch’ in World Cup Final

Midfielder Rakitic Says All 4.5Mln Croatians to 'Step Out on Pitch’ in World Cup Final

MOSCOW, July 13 (Sputnik) - Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic said on Friday that his team would have “plenty of energy” in the World Cup final against France at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday and “all the 4.5 million Croatians will step out on the pitch” with them. 14 Jul 2018
England Head Coach Says Team Can Now Enjoy Playing, No Longer Feels 'Under Siege'

England Head Coach Says Team Can Now Enjoy Playing, No Longer Feels 'Under Siege'

ST. PETERSBURG, July 13 (Sputnik) - England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Friday that, after the team reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1990, his charges could finally enjoy playing for the Three Lions instead of feeling "under siege." 14 Jul 2018
Hundreds of Millions of People to Support Croatia in World Cup Final - Midfielder Rakitic

Hundreds of Millions of People to Support Croatia in World Cup Final - Midfielder Rakitic

MOSCOW, July 13 (Sputnik) - Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic said on Friday that hundreds of millions of people would be supporting his country in the 2018 FIFA World Cup final. 14 Jul 2018
Americans Cut Off From World Because 'Football' Stands For Another Game in US - Will Smith

Americans Cut Off From World Because 'Football' Stands For Another Game in US - Will Smith

MOSCOW, July 13 (Sputnik) - US actor and rapper Will Smith said on Friday that people in the United States were cut off from the world’s celebration of football during the FIFA World Cup because the word “football” in the United States has a different meaning. 14 Jul 2018
Ex-France Midfielder Ba Hopes France Beat Croatia in Final to Lift Second World Cup Trophy

Ex-France Midfielder Ba Hopes France Beat Croatia in Final to Lift Second World Cup Trophy

MOSCOW, July 13 (Sputnik) - Former France midfielder Ibrahim Ba said on Friday that he hoped his country would beat Croatia in the World Cup final on Sunday to lift FIFA World Cup trophy for a second time. 14 Jul 2018
England Forward Kane Deserves Winning Golden Boot - Head Coach Southgate

England Forward Kane Deserves Winning Golden Boot - Head Coach Southgate

England head coach Gareth Southgate says his side's forward and captain Harry Kane deserves to win the Golden Boot, an award that goes to the top goalscorer of the FIFA World Cup. 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
Turkish Ambassador to Support Croatia in Final Due to Friendship With Country's President

Turkish Ambassador to Support Croatia in Final Due to Friendship With Country's President

MOSCOW, July 13 (Sputnik) - Turkish Ambassador to Russia Huseyin Dirioz said on Friday that he would be cheering for Croatia in the FIFA World Cup final because of his close friendship with Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic. 14 Jul 2018
US Actor, Rapper Smith Says Brazil's Neymar Did 'Spectacular' Acting Job at World Cup

US Actor, Rapper Smith Says Brazil's Neymar Did 'Spectacular' Acting Job at World Cup

MOSCOW, July 13 (Sputnik) - US actor and rapper Will Smith said on Friday that Brazil’s star striker Neymar did a "spectacular" acting job at the World Cup and that Brazil was one of his favorite teams. 14 Jul 2018
Southgate: We owe this to the English public

Southgate: We owe this to the English public

England head coach Gareth Southgate says his team wants to finish the 2018 FIFA World Cup well and to keep the high standards they had set during the tournament. 14 Jul 2018
US Singer Smith Says Ronaldo 'Coolest' Player at FIFA World Cup in Russia

US Singer Smith Says Ronaldo 'Coolest' Player at FIFA World Cup in Russia

MOSCOW, July 13 (Sputnik) - US actor and singer Will Smith said on Friday that Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo was the "coolest" player at this summer's World Cup. 14 Jul 2018
Fans From 78 Countries to Come to World Cup Final in Moscow on 14 Free Trains - Organizers

Fans From 78 Countries to Come to World Cup Final in Moscow on 14 Free Trains - Organizers

MOSCOW, July 13 (Sputnik) - A total of 14 free trains will transport football fans from 78 countries to Moscow for the World Cup final between France and Croatia, which will be played in the Russian capital on Sunday, the 2018 FIFA World Cup Transport Directorate said 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

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