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Two UK fans face penalties after drunken incident

Two UK fans face penalties after drunken incident

Two UK football fans, who were involved in an incident on a train traveling to a World Cup match in the southern Russian city of Volgograd, were drunk and now face administrative penalties, the Russian transport police said Monday. 19 Jun 2018
Granqvist penalty gives Sweden 1-0 win over South Korea

Granqvist penalty gives Sweden 1-0 win over South Korea

Sweden defender and captain Andreas Granqvist's perfectly executed spot kick proved to be the difference as the Scandinavian team beat South Korea 1-0 in Nizhny Novgorod on Monday. 19 Jun 2018
TWO UK FANS DETAINED AFTER INCIDENT ON TRAIN TO FIFA WORLD CUP MATCH IN VOLGOGRAD GIVEN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES - POLICE

TWO UK FANS DETAINED AFTER INCIDENT ON TRAIN TO FIFA WORLD CUP MATCH IN VOLGOGRAD GIVEN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES - POLICE

SPUTNIK 19 Jun 2018
Over 42,000 fans attend Sweden v South Korea

Over 42,000 fans attend Sweden v South Korea

A total of  42,300 supporters attended the FIFA World Cup match between Sweden and South Korea in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod, FIFA said via its official Twitter account on Monday. 19 Jun 2018
GRANQVIST PENALTY GIVES SWEDEN 1-0 WIN OVER SOUTH KOREA IN TEAMS' FIRST MATCH AT 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP

GRANQVIST PENALTY GIVES SWEDEN 1-0 WIN OVER SOUTH KOREA IN TEAMS' FIRST MATCH AT 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP

SPUTNIK 18 Jun 2018
British fan detained at World Cup after train incident

British fan detained at World Cup after train incident

The UK Embassy in Moscow is in contact with Russian authorities over the situation with a UK citizen, who was detained by the Russian police after an incident on a train. 18 Jun 2018
Senegal ready for Poland game says Cisse

Senegal ready for Poland game says Cisse

Senegal are fully aware of how important their first 2018 World Cup game against Poland is and are well-prepared for the encounter, head coach Aliou Cisse said on Monday. 18 Jun 2018
Russia midfielder smuggled away the match ball from the opening match

Russia midfielder smuggled away the match ball from the opening match

Russia midfielder Yuri Gazinsky, who scored the first goal of the 2018 World Cup, says he's kept the match ball as a souvenir. 18 Jun 2018
Almost everybody in Iceland watched their World Cup opener

Almost everybody in Iceland watched their World Cup opener

Over 99% of Icelanders watched their national team's first World Cup game against Argentina, according to is Football Association. 18 Jun 2018
Sweden edge South Korea - in pics

Sweden edge South Korea - in pics

Captain Andreas Granqvist stepped up to score from the spot and give Sweden lift-off as they got off to a winning start in their first World Cup match since 2006. 18 Jun 2018
South Korea defender Park stretchered off against Sweden

South Korea defender Park stretchered off against Sweden

South Korea defender Park Joo-ho was stretchered off the pitch during his side's first FIFA World Cup match against Sweden in Niznhy Novgorod. 18 Jun 2018
Cherchesov: Egypt always play the same

Cherchesov: Egypt always play the same

The Egyptian national football team play all their matches in a similar manner, according to Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchersov. 18 Jun 2018
'Everything went well' - Brazillian ambassador

'Everything went well' - Brazillian ambassador

Brazilian Ambassador to Russia Antonio Luis Espinola Salgado said Monday that everything went well during his country's first World Cup match against Switzerland which was held in Rostov-on-Don on Sunday and ended in a 1-1 draw. 18 Jun 2018
Mexico fan 'sold fake ticket' for Germany match

Mexico fan 'sold fake ticket' for Germany match

A fan from Mexico was sold a fake ticket to his national team's World Cup match against Germany for US$800 (AUD $1075), say Russian police. 18 Jun 2018
DFB urges improvement from Germany

DFB urges improvement from Germany

The President of the German Football Association (DFB) urged the national team would bounce back from their defeat to Mexico by playing well against Sweden and South Korea. 18 Jun 2018
Kvist hoping to recover in time for more action in Russia

Kvist hoping to recover in time for more action in Russia

Denmark midfielder William Kvist, who fractured his ribs during the team's 1-0 victory over Peru, says he still hopes to play a part in this World Cup. 18 Jun 2018

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