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State Polish TV ran almost 900 hours of World Cup-related programs

State Polish TV ran almost 900 hours of World Cup-related programs

The Polish television ran almost 900 hours of matches and programs about the 2018 FIFA World Cup during this summer's tournament, Chairman of the Polish national state broadcaster TVP Jacek Kurski said on Tuesday. 17 Jul 2018
Two World Cup stadiums may be adapted for rugby

Two World Cup stadiums may be adapted for rugby

Two out of the 12 Russian stadiums that hosted the matches of this summer's FIFA World Cup could be adapted for rugby competitions, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets said on Tuesday. 17 Jul 2018
Hallgrimsson steps down as Iceland coach

Hallgrimsson steps down as Iceland coach

The Football Association of Iceland (KSI) confirmed that Heimir Hallgrimsson has stepped down as Iceland head coach despite having guided the team to their first-ever World Cup. 17 Jul 2018
Moscow Mayor Hopes 'Atmosphere of Hospitality' to Last in City After World Cup

Moscow Mayor Hopes 'Atmosphere of Hospitality' to Last in City After World Cup

MOSCOW, July 17 (Sputnik) - Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said on Tuesday that he hoped that the "atmosphere of hospitality" that prevailed in the Russian capital during the 2018 FIFA World Cup would last. 17 Jul 2018
Football Fans Spent Over $1.5Bln in Moscow During 2018 FIFA World Cup - Mayor's Office

Football Fans Spent Over $1.5Bln in Moscow During 2018 FIFA World Cup - Mayor's Office

MOSCOW, July 17 (Sputnik) - Football fans, who visited Moscow during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, spent about 96.9 billion rubles ($1.5 billion) in the Russian capital, a slide-show presentation used during Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin's speech at the Moscow Urban Forum revealed Tuesday. 17 Jul 2018
Stereotypes About Russia Broken Down After FIFA World Cup - Deputy Prime Minister

Stereotypes About Russia Broken Down After FIFA World Cup - Deputy Prime Minister

CRIMEA, July 17 (Sputnik) - Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets told Sputnik on Tuesday that a lot of stereotypes about Russia were broken after the country hosted the FIFA World Cup. 17 Jul 2018
Olympic Committee Honorary President Hopes 'Attacks' on Russian Sport End After World Cup

Olympic Committee Honorary President Hopes 'Attacks' on Russian Sport End After World Cup

MOSCOW, July 17 (Sputnik) - The Honorary President of the Russian Olympic Committee, Alexander Zhukov, said on Tuesday that the "attacks on Russian sport" will end following the FIFA World Cup. 17 Jul 2018
Over 23,000 Football Fans Visited Moscow Museums With Fan IDs During FIFA World Cup

Over 23,000 Football Fans Visited Moscow Museums With Fan IDs During FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, July 17 (Sputnik) - More than 23,000 football fans visited Moscow's museums using their Fan IDs to get a discount during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the Moscow mayor's office said on Tuesday. 17 Jul 2018
Cahill is a 'football great' - FFA

Cahill is a 'football great' - FFA

Football Federation Australia (FFA) chairman Steven Lowy paid tribute to Australia's all-time top goalscorer Tim Cahill after the 38-year-old announced his retirement from international duty. 17 Jul 2018
Olivier Giroud shows off custom PUMA boots

Olivier Giroud shows off custom PUMA boots

PUMA kitted Olivier Giroud out in a pair of custom boots with the French flag printed on the sole plate. 17 Jul 2018
France Won 2018 World Cup Thanks to Its Players of African Origin - Venezuelan President

France Won 2018 World Cup Thanks to Its Players of African Origin - Venezuelan President

CARACAS, July 17 (Sputnik) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday that France should be grateful to their African players for the side's victory at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 17 Jul 2018
Some 550,000 Croatia's Fans Welcome Team in Zagreb After FIFA World Cup Final - Reports

Some 550,000 Croatia's Fans Welcome Team in Zagreb After FIFA World Cup Final - Reports

MOSCOW, July 16 (Sputnik) - Some 550,000 supporters welcomed Team Croatia in Zagreb after the FIFA World Cup runners-up arrived home, the Croatian media reported on Monday. 17 Jul 2018
Four people to run onto pitch during World Cup final receive 15 days in detention

Four people to run onto pitch during World Cup final receive 15 days in detention

Four Pussy Riot activists, who ran onto the pitch during the FIFA World Cup final at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday, were sentenced to 15 days in detention by a court in Moscow, a Sputnik correspondent reported from the courtroom on Monday. 17 Jul 2018
Third Person to Run Onto Pitch During World Cup Final Receives 15 Days in Detention

Third Person to Run Onto Pitch During World Cup Final Receives 15 Days in Detention

MOSCOW, July 16 (Sputnik) - A male Pussy Riot member, who ran onto the pitch with the three other female activists during the FIFA World Cup final at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday, was sentenced to 15 days in detention by a court in Moscow, a Sputnik correspondent reported from the courtroom on Monday. 17 Jul 2018
Second Female to Run Onto Pitch During World Cup Final Receives 15 Days in Detention

Second Female to Run Onto Pitch During World Cup Final Receives 15 Days in Detention

MOSCOW, July 16 (Sputnik) - A female Pussy Riot member, who ran onto the pitch second among three other people during the FIFA World Cup final at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday, was sentenced to 15 days in detention by a court in Moscow, a Sputnik correspondent reported from the courtroom on Monday. 17 Jul 2018
FIFA Names Russia Midfielder Cheryshev Breakout Player of 2018 World Cup

FIFA Names Russia Midfielder Cheryshev Breakout Player of 2018 World Cup

MOSCOW, July 16 (Sputnik) - FIFA named Russia midfielder Denis Cheryshev as one of the five "reputations on the rise" following the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia on Monday. 17 Jul 2018

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