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Paris metro stations renamed to celebrate World Cup triumph

Paris metro stations renamed to celebrate World Cup triumph

Six Paris metro stations have been temporarily renamed to mark France's triumph at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, local transport authorities RATP Group said via Twitter on Sunday night. 16 Jul 2018
Russian Prime Minister Says Sure FIFA World Cup to Change Perception of Russia Abroad

Russian Prime Minister Says Sure FIFA World Cup to Change Perception of Russia Abroad

MOSCOW, July 16 (Sputnik) - Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Monday that hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup would change the way Russia is seen abroad. 16 Jul 2018
FIFA World Cup Opened New Era in History of Russian Football - Russian Prime Minister

FIFA World Cup Opened New Era in History of Russian Football - Russian Prime Minister

MOSCOW, July 16 (Sputnik) - The 2018 FIFA World Cup has opened a new chapter in the history of Russian football, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Monday. 16 Jul 2018
Blatter praises 'outstanding' World Cup in Russia

Blatter praises 'outstanding' World Cup in Russia

Disgraced former FIFA President Sepp Blatter complimented Russia on Monday on having organized an "outstanding" World Cup. 16 Jul 2018
Two dead, three injured in France celebrations

Two dead, three injured in France celebrations

Two people died and another three were injured in France as the country was celebrating their national football team's triumph at the 2018 FIA World Cup, local media reported Monday. 16 Jul 2018
UEFA President Says Russia Met Challenge of Welcoming World Cup 'With Great Aplomb'

UEFA President Says Russia Met Challenge of Welcoming World Cup 'With Great Aplomb'

MOSCOW, July 16 (Sputnik) - Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) President Aleksander Ceferin said on Monday that Russia had met the challenge of welcoming the 2018 FIFA World Cup "with great aplomb." 16 Jul 2018
London Underground station renamed to honour England coach Southgate

London Underground station renamed to honour England coach Southgate

The London Underground's station Southgate has been renamed Gareth Southgate for two days to honor the English national football team and their head coach, Transport for London (TfL), the city's government body responsible for the transport system in the UK capital, said Monday. 16 Jul 2018
Italian Interior Minister Praises Russia for Organization of FIFA World Cup

Italian Interior Minister Praises Russia for Organization of FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, July 16 (Sputnik) - Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Matteo Salvini on Monday praised Russia for the organization and security at the FIFA World Cup, which concluded in Russia on Sunday. 16 Jul 2018
UEFA President Ceferin Congratulates France on Winning 2018 FIFA World Cup

UEFA President Ceferin Congratulates France on Winning 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, July 16 (Sputnik) - UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin congratulated France Monday on winning this summer's FIFA World Cup while also praising beaten finalists Croatia for their "countless qualities." 16 Jul 2018
Over 2.5m Muscovites watched World Cup Final on TV

Over 2.5m Muscovites watched World Cup Final on TV

More than 2.5 million Muscovites watched Monday's World Cup final between Croatia and France, broadcast live by the Russia-1 channel, a survey conducted by the Mediascope research company. 16 Jul 2018
Pele threatens comeback after Mbappe becomes second teen to score in World Cup Final

Pele threatens comeback after Mbappe becomes second teen to score in World Cup Final

Three-time World Cup winner Pele said he might consider returning to football after 19-year-old French forward Kylian Mbappe became only the second teenager in history to score in a World Cup final repeating the Brazil legend's feat. 16 Jul 2018
Monaco Make Official Offer for CSKA Moscow Midfielder Golovin - Source

Monaco Make Official Offer for CSKA Moscow Midfielder Golovin - Source

MOSCOW, July 16 (Sputnik) - Former French champions Monaco, who last captured the Ligue 1 title in 2017, have lodged a formal offer for CSKA Moscow and Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin, a source familiar with the situation told Sputnik Monday. 16 Jul 2018
France World Cup celebrations turn violent

France World Cup celebrations turn violent

Celebrations of France's victory in the 2018 World Cup final turned into mayhem in Paris and several other French cities, local media reported Monday, citing police. 16 Jul 2018
Russian Embassy in US Marks FIFA World Cup Celebrations With Concert of Jazz Legend Butman

Russian Embassy in US Marks FIFA World Cup Celebrations With Concert of Jazz Legend Butman

WASHINGTON, July 16 (Sputnik) - The Russian Embassy in the United States has marked the celebrations dedicated to the 2018 FIFA World Cup with a concert of Russian saxophone virtuoso Igor Butman and the Igor Butman Quintet. 16 Jul 2018
Over 120 Officers From 34 Countries Helped Ensure Security During FIFA World Cup - Putin

Over 120 Officers From 34 Countries Helped Ensure Security During FIFA World Cup - Putin

MOSCOW, July 16 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked the personnel of national and foreign security services, noting that 126 representatives of 55 security services and law enforcement agencies from 34 states participated in ensuring security during the FIFA World Cup. 16 Jul 2018
Almost 25Mln Cyberattacks on Russian Infrastructure Foiled During FIFA World Cup - Putin

Almost 25Mln Cyberattacks on Russian Infrastructure Foiled During FIFA World Cup - Putin

MOSCOW, July 16 (Sputnik) - Russian security services neutralized almost 25 million cyberattacks and other malign activities against the country's information infrastructure during the FIFA World Cup, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday. 16 Jul 2018

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