world cup 2018

Forward Griezmann says France wrote new page in football history

Forward Griezmann says France wrote new page in football history

France forward Antoine Griezmann said his team has written a new page in France’s football history after winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 16 Jul 2018
Putin says meeting with national football team scheduled

Putin says meeting with national football team scheduled

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that his schedule included a meeting with the Russian national football team. 16 Jul 2018
Putin says Russia can be proud of how World Cup was organized

Putin says Russia can be proud of how World Cup was organized

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that Russia can be proud of the was the 2018 World Cup was organized and praised the performance of the national team. 16 Jul 2018
Griezmann proud of unique team after World Cup final win

Griezmann proud of unique team after World Cup final win

France striker Antoine Griezmann said on Sunday that he was "proud" of his team, and that they were "unique." 16 Jul 2018
Dalic congratulates France on winning World Cup

Dalic congratulates France on winning World Cup

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic  said on Sunday that his team should be proud of what it has achieved at the 2018 World Cup and congratulated France on winning this summer's tournament. 16 Jul 2018
Dalic says Modric deservedly won golden ball award

Dalic says Modric deservedly won golden ball award

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Sunday that his side's midfielder and captain Luka Modric "deservedly" won the Golden Ball award at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 16 Jul 2018
Russia to keep visa-free entry for football fans with fan IDs until end of 2018

Russia to keep visa-free entry for football fans with fan IDs until end of 2018

Russia will provide visa-free entrance to the country for football fans with fan IDs until the end of 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. 16 Jul 2018
Zhukov: 2018 World Cup final 'stands up to tournament'

Zhukov: 2018 World Cup final 'stands up to tournament'

Honorary President of the Russian Olympic Committee Alexander Zhukov said on Sunday that the 2018 World Cup final match was "bright" and "stood up to the tournament." 16 Jul 2018
World Cup final between France and Croatia was 'fantastic and exciting'

World Cup final between France and Croatia was 'fantastic and exciting'

President of the Russian Olympic Committee Stanislav Pozdnyakov said on Sunday that the 2018 World Cup final match was "fantastic" and "exciting." 16 Jul 2018
Council of Europe thanks Russia for hosting 2018 World Cup

Council of Europe thanks Russia for hosting 2018 World Cup

On Sunday spokesperson of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Daniel Holtgen thanked Russia for hosting the 2018 World Cup and congratulated finalists France and Croatia. 16 Jul 2018
Putin holds conversation with French ex-president Sarkozy

Putin holds conversation with French ex-president Sarkozy

Russian President Vladimir Putin held informal conversations with a number of foreign leaders, including former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, and other guests of honor during the break in the World Cup final game between France and Croatia. 16 Jul 2018
Pic special: France lift the World Cup trophy in Moscow

Pic special: France lift the World Cup trophy in Moscow

Didier Deschamps' side prevailed 4-2 in a gripping final at the Luzhniki Stadium to win the tournament for a second time. Here's the best of the action from Moscow. 16 Jul 2018
2018 World Cup to cause 'surge of interest' in football

2018 World Cup to cause 'surge of interest' in football

CSKA Moscow President Yevgeni Giner said on Sunday that the 2018 World Cup was "the best" in history, and that it would "cause a surge of interest" in football in Russia. 16 Jul 2018
France 'deservedly' won 2018 World Cup says Russian sports minister

France 'deservedly' won 2018 World Cup says Russian sports minister

Russian Sports Minister Pavel Kolobkov told Sputnik on Sunday that France "showed a perfect football" and had "deservedly" won the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 16 Jul 2018
Highest number of goals scored at World Cup final in over 50 years

Highest number of goals scored at World Cup final in over 50 years

The highest number of goals in regular time of a World Cup final was scored at the 2018 final between France and Croatia since 1958. 16 Jul 2018
Mbappe wins FIFA young player award at 2018 World Cup

Mbappe wins FIFA young player award at 2018 World Cup

France forward Kylian Mbappe won the FIFA Young Player award at the 2018 World Cup. 16 Jul 2018