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Serbian Envoy Regrets FIFA Demonstrated Double Standards When Fining Swiss, Serbian Teams

Serbian Envoy Regrets FIFA Demonstrated Double Standards When Fining Swiss, Serbian Teams

MOSCOW, June 29 (Sputnik) - Serbian Ambassador to Russia Slavenko Terzic said Friday that he was disappointed that FIFA was biased and demonstrated double standards when fining Serbian and Swiss football teams for unsporting behavior during their match at the World Cup in the Russian city of Kaliningrad. 30 Jun 2018
Serbian Ambassador Hails Russia’s World Cup Organization, Thanks Russian Fans for Support

Serbian Ambassador Hails Russia’s World Cup Organization, Thanks Russian Fans for Support

MOSCOW, June 29 (Sputnik) - Serbian Ambassador to Russia Slavenko Terzic praised Russia for organization of the FIFA Wold Cup at the press-conference on Friday, thanking the Russian people for supporting the Serbian national team during the football tournament. 30 Jun 2018
Deschamps: France lacked experience in group stage

Deschamps: France lacked experience in group stage

France head coach Didier Deschamps said Friday that his side lacked experience in the 2018 FIFA World Cup group stage matches. 29 Jun 2018
Many Argentina Players Can Propel Team to Quarterfinals, Not Only Messi - France Captain

Many Argentina Players Can Propel Team to Quarterfinals, Not Only Messi - France Captain

KAZAN, June 29 (Sputnik) - France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said Friday that not only Argentina captain Lionel Messi could propel his side to the 2018 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, but many of his teammates as well. 29 Jun 2018
Chinese, US Fans Received Most of FAN IDs Among Non-Russian Citizens - Russian Ministry

Chinese, US Fans Received Most of FAN IDs Among Non-Russian Citizens - Russian Ministry

MOSCOW, June 29 (Sputnik) - The largest number of the FIFA World Cup FAN IDs for non-Russian residents has been issued to Chinese and US citizens, the Russian Communications Ministry's press service said on Friday. 29 Jun 2018
Head of LOC Hopes German Fans Stay in Russia for World Cup Despite Team Crashing Out

Head of LOC Hopes German Fans Stay in Russia for World Cup Despite Team Crashing Out

MOSCOW, June 29 (Sputnik) - The chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Arkady Dvorkovich told Sputnik on Friday that he hoped that German football fans would stay in Russia until the end of the tournament despite their side crashing out. 29 Jun 2018
Pic special: World Cup street art

Pic special: World Cup street art

Whether you're drilling the street, doing some shopping or catching a bite to eat - chances are there's a World Cup reminder in these football mad countries. And keep scrolling to see 'Like the Gods'... a project presented by the Museum of the Russian Academy of Arts featuring world football stars and coaches in historical uniforms. 29 Jun 2018
Denmark Midfielder Eriksen One of World’s Best Playmakers - Croatia Midfielder Rakitic

Denmark Midfielder Eriksen One of World’s Best Playmakers - Croatia Midfielder Rakitic

ST. PETERSBURG, June 29 (Sputnik) - Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic said on Friday that Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen was one of the best playmakers in Europe and the world. 29 Jun 2018
FIFA Presents Kaliningrad With FIFA Official Balls Used in World Cup Matches - Authorities

FIFA Presents Kaliningrad With FIFA Official Balls Used in World Cup Matches - Authorities

KALININGRAD, June 29 (Sputnik) - FIFA Competitions and Events Director Colin Smith presented Kaliningrad authorities with four Adidas Telstar 18 balls that had been issued for the World Cup matches held in Kaliningrad, the press service of the city's administration said Friday. 29 Jun 2018
Day Of Dead Carnival at Red Square to 'add flavour' to World Cup - Lawmakers

Day Of Dead Carnival at Red Square to 'add flavour' to World Cup - Lawmakers

The Mexican Day of the Dead Carnival at Red Square on Friday will "add flavor" to the FIFA World Cup in Russia, a member of Russian Duma Aleksandr Yushchenko said. 29 Jun 2018
Russia Midfielder Golovin to Enjoy Chelsea Owner Support if Joins Club - Ex-Coach Gazzaev

Russia Midfielder Golovin to Enjoy Chelsea Owner Support if Joins Club - Ex-Coach Gazzaev

MOSCOW, June 29 (Sputnik) - Russian lawmaker and former Russia head coach Valery Gazzaev said Friday that CSKA and Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin would enjoy the support of English side FC Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich if he joined the club. 29 Jun 2018
Portuguese President to Arrive in Sochi for Uruguay World Cup Match

Portuguese President to Arrive in Sochi for Uruguay World Cup Match

MOSCOW, June 29 (Sputnik) - Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa will arrive in Sochi on Saturday to support his national team in their Round of 16 World Cup match against Uruguay, Portugal embassy in Moscow told Sputnik on Friday. 29 Jun 2018
No Harassment Cases Registered at FIFA World Cup in Russia - Organizers

No Harassment Cases Registered at FIFA World Cup in Russia - Organizers

MOSCOW, June 29 (Sputnik) - CEO of the Russia 2018 Local Organizing Committee Alexey Sorokin said on Friday that he had not heard about any cases of harassment during this summer's FIFA World Cup in Russia. 29 Jun 2018
Russia Will 'Fight to Death' in Round of 16 Match Against Spain - Russian Football Union

Russia Will 'Fight to Death' in Round of 16 Match Against Spain - Russian Football Union

MOSCOW, June 29 (Sputnik) - Vice President of the Russian Football Union Sergey Anokhin said Friday that Russia would "fight to death" in their  upcoming round of 16 encounter with Spain. 29 Jun 2018
FIFA World Cup in Russia Success Can Be Accounted for Security System - LOC CEO

FIFA World Cup in Russia Success Can Be Accounted for Security System - LOC CEO

MOSCOW, June 29 (Sputnik) - CEO of the Russia 2018 Local Organizing Committee Alexey Sorokin said on Friday that the success of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia could be accounted for the high-quality work of the security system. 29 Jun 2018
Russia Advancing to Knockout Stage ‘Not Surprising, Makes People Happy' - Organizers

Russia Advancing to Knockout Stage ‘Not Surprising, Makes People Happy' - Organizers

MOSCOW, June 29 (Sputnik) - CEO of the Russia 2018 Local Organizing Committee Alexey Sorokin said on Friday that he was not surprised by the way the team played at the FIFA World Cup, and advancing to the knockout stage satisfied everyone. 29 Jun 2018

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