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West Ham sign Poland goalkeeper Fabianski

West Ham sign Poland goalkeeper Fabianski

Poland's back-up World Cup goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski has joined West Ham United. 20 Jun 2018
FIFA 'perfectly satisfied' with World Cup VAR

FIFA 'perfectly satisfied' with World Cup VAR

FIFA is "perfectly satisfied" with the referees' work and the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system at the FIFA World Cup. 20 Jun 2018
Millions of Muscovites watch Russia win on TV

Millions of Muscovites watch Russia win on TV

Around 2.5 million Muscovites watched the 2018 FIFA World Cup match between Russia and Egypt, which was broadcast live on the Russia-1 TV channel. 20 Jun 2018
No trouble in Moscow after Russia's big win

No trouble in Moscow after Russia's big win

No incidents were reported in Moscow after local football fans celebrated Russia's victory over Egypt at the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, the city's Security Department Head Vladimir Chernikov has said. 20 Jun 2018
Ex-FIFA president Blatter in Moscow for 'private' visit

Ex-FIFA president Blatter in Moscow for 'private' visit

Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter is in Moscow on a private visit meaning that all the meetings he has during his stay in the Russian capital will be private as well, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. 20 Jun 2018
Cherchesov 'deserves credit' for Russia's form

Cherchesov 'deserves credit' for Russia's form

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov deserves credit for the team's top form at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Chairman of the Russian lower house's Sports Committee Mikhail Degtyarev has said. 20 Jun 2018
Putin pleased by Russia win

Putin pleased by Russia win

Russian President Vladimir Putin was unable to watch Russia's win over Egypt, but was glad to her the result. 20 Jun 2018
MMA fighter Monson backing Russia for quarter-finals

MMA fighter Monson backing Russia for quarter-finals

US-Russian mixed martial artist and former grappling and jiu-jitsu world champion Jeff Monson says Russia will "obviously" at least reach the quarter-finals of their home FIFA World Cup. 20 Jun 2018
Cuper to quit his Egypt post after the World Cup

Cuper to quit his Egypt post after the World Cup

Egypt's coaching staff, led by Argentinian coach Hector Cuper, is likely to step down after the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, according to reports. 20 Jun 2018
Over 80,000 pack into Moscow's fanzone for Russia's win over Egypt

Over 80,000 pack into Moscow's fanzone for Russia's win over Egypt

More than 80,000 football fans visited Moscow's FIFA Fan Fest during Tuesday's match between Russia and Egypt, the city's Security Department Head Vladimir Chernikov says. 20 Jun 2018
"Special guy" selected to referee Australia's showdown with Denmark

"Special guy" selected to referee Australia's showdown with Denmark

Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz has been appointed to take charge of Australia's do-or-die match against Denmark tomorrow night. 20 Jun 2018
Dzyuba congratulates Russia on 'Historic' Egypt win

Dzyuba congratulates Russia on 'Historic' Egypt win

Russia striker Artem Dzyuba congratulated his entire nation on the national team's "historic" 3-1 victory over Egypt. 20 Jun 2018
Reaching the knockout stage was Russia's 'minimum target'

Reaching the knockout stage was Russia's 'minimum target'

Russia have achieved their minimum target by qualifying from Group A, according to former Soviet striker and Olympic head coach Valery Gazzaev. 20 Jun 2018
Optus Sport made free until 31 August

Optus Sport made free until 31 August

Optus have announced that they have made Optus Sport available for free to all Australians until 31 August. 20 Jun 2018
World Cup will 'change' Russian perceptions

World Cup will 'change' Russian perceptions

Football fans who have visited the 2018 World Cup in Russia will change their impression of the country and will bring home wonderful memories - according to one British newspaper. 20 Jun 2018
Koulibaly glad to record Africa’s first win

Koulibaly glad to record Africa’s first win

Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly said on Tuesday that his country were delighted to be the first African side to win a match at the 2018 World Cup. 20 Jun 2018