world cup 2018

Croatia president Grabar-Kitarovic thanks Putin for fighting acts of hatred

Croatia president Grabar-Kitarovic thanks Putin for fighting acts of hatred

Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic thanked her Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for preventing any hateful statements during the 2018 World Cup. 15 Jul 2018
Modric and Rakitic start for Croatia in World Cup final against France

Modric and Rakitic start for Croatia in World Cup final against France

Midfielders Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic have been named in the starting lineup for Croatia in their World Cup final match against France, FIFA announced on their official website on Sunday. 15 Jul 2018
Griezmann, Giroud and Mbappe start for France in World Cup final against Croatia

Griezmann, Giroud and Mbappe start for France in World Cup final against Croatia

Forwards Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe have been named in the starting lineup for France in their World Cup final match against Croatia, FIFA announced on their official website on Sunday. 15 Jul 2018
Emir hopes to continue cooperation with Russia over hosting 2022 World Cup

Emir hopes to continue cooperation with Russia over hosting 2022 World Cup

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani said on Sunday that he hoped to continue cooperation with Russia over hosting the 2022 World Cup. 15 Jul 2018
Putin confident Qatar can host World Cup at same high level

Putin confident Qatar can host World Cup at same high level

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday he was confident that Qatar would be able to host the 2022 World Cup at the same high level as Russia did this year. 15 Jul 2018
Russian President Putin Thanks Hungarian Prime Minister Orban For High Praise of World Cup

Russian President Putin Thanks Hungarian Prime Minister Orban For High Praise of World Cup

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday for praising the organization of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 15 Jul 2018
FIFA Head Infantino Says Everyone Fell in Love With Russia During 2018 World Cup

FIFA Head Infantino Says Everyone Fell in Love With Russia During 2018 World Cup

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Sunday that he fell in love with Russia during the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 15 Jul 2018
Putin Says Russia Proud of How Country Hosted 2018 FIFA World Cup

Putin Says Russia Proud of How Country Hosted 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) - Russia is proud of the way it hosted its first-ever FIFA World Cup, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. 15 Jul 2018
Belarusian President Lukashenko Arrives in Moscow for FIFA World Cup Final

Belarusian President Lukashenko Arrives in Moscow for FIFA World Cup Final

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has arrived in the Russian capital to attend the FIFA World Cup closing ceremony and the final match at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium, the president's press service said on Sunday. 15 Jul 2018
Ex-Russian Football Union President Says France Favorites to Win 2018 World Cup

Ex-Russian Football Union President Says France Favorites to Win 2018 World Cup

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) - Former Russian Football Union President Vyacheslav Koloskov told Sputnik on Sunday that France might have an advantage over Croatia in the World Cup final due to having played less football and an extra day of rest. 15 Jul 2018
Putin Takes Part in Ceremony of Handing World Cup Hosts Mantle to Qatar

Putin Takes Part in Ceremony of Handing World Cup Hosts Mantle to Qatar

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday took part in the ceremony to hand over the mantle of World Cup hosts to Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. 15 Jul 2018
France Have More Balanced Squad But Croatia Have Will to Win - Ex-Russia Head Coach

France Have More Balanced Squad But Croatia Have Will to Win - Ex-Russia Head Coach

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) - France have a more balanced team than first-time World cup finalists Croatia but Zlatko Dalic's side has will to win and character, Russian lawmaker and former Russia head coach Valery Gazzaev told Sputnik on Sunday. 15 Jul 2018
France, Croatia Have 50-50 Chances to Win FIFA World Cup – Senior Croatian Lawmaker

France, Croatia Have 50-50 Chances to Win FIFA World Cup – Senior Croatian Lawmaker

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) - The two national teams that qualified for the final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia — Croatia and France — have equal chances of winning the tournament, with Croatia's advantage being its motivation to win the competition for the first time, Deputy Speaker of the Croatian Parliament Furio Radin told Sputnik on Sunday. 15 Jul 2018
King of Belgium to Personally Congratulate National Team For Third Place at World Cup

King of Belgium to Personally Congratulate National Team For Third Place at World Cup

BRUSSELS, July 15 (Sputnik) - King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium have congratulated their national football team for winning the third place play-off against England at the World Cup in Russia and will receive the players for the reception in their residence, local media reported on Sunday. 15 Jul 2018
Argentina Football Association Arranges Head Coach Sampaoli's Exit Terms - Reports

Argentina Football Association Arranges Head Coach Sampaoli's Exit Terms - Reports

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) - Argentine Football Association (AFA) has settled the terms of exit of their head coach Jorge Sampaoli following the team's performance at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, local media reported on Sunday. 15 Jul 2018
Croatian President Thanks Russia for Hosting 2018 World Cup in Russian Language

Croatian President Thanks Russia for Hosting 2018 World Cup in Russian Language

BELGRADE, July 15 (Sputnik) - Croatian president Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic thanked Russia for being 'excellent hosts' of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russian language in a video recorded on her way to Moscow where she will attend tournament's final match between France and Croatia, the president’s administration told Sputnik on Sunday. 15 Jul 2018