‘Akinfeev deserves a statue’ – Schmeichel on Russian goalkeeping hero
July 02, 2018 at 03:26 PM
Peter Schmeichel says Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev “deserves a statue” in his honor after he produced a stunning penalty shootout display to help Russia beat Spain and qualify for the World Cup quarter-final. Read More »
Putin congratulates Russian team on historic World Cup win against Spain
July 02, 2018 at 03:18 PM
President Vladimir Putin has congratulated the Russian team on its historic World Cup win against Spain in Moscow, which sent the hosts into the quarter-finals of their home tournament. Read More »
World Cup last 16 line-up complete as Group G concludes final round of games
June 29, 2018 at 02:43 PM
The World Cup last 16 pairings are now complete after Groups G and H concluded their final round of games on Thursday. Read More »
Russia doing ‘fantastic job’ with World Cup – Trump
June 29, 2018 at 10:20 AM
US President Donald Trump has praised Russia’s organization of the 2018 World Cup and said the US was “very honored” to be chosen as the host in 2026, along with Canada and Mexico. Read More »
Holders Germany crash out of World Cup after South Korea claim late victory in Kazan
June 28, 2018 at 02:34 PM
Germany’s World Cup defense ended with a whimper in Kazan, as two late goals from a spirited South Korea condemned Joachim Low’s men to a humiliating early exit from Russia 2018. Read More »
Aleppo’s World Cup fever: Restored Syrian city cafes overrun by football fans (VIDEO)
June 28, 2018 at 10:38 AM
Freed from jihadist shelling and occupation, Aleppo, Syria is now home to more peaceful fanatics: World Cup fans. Footage by RT’s Ruptly shows how Aleppo is humming with life, and its cafes with football drama. Read More »
Argentine Rojo Reveals How Messi Inspired Team to Win Against Nigeria
June 28, 2018 at 10:34 AM
It was a night to remember as Argentina and Nigeria clashed to pass through to the World Cup’s last 16 teams to go through to the play offs. Argentina won and the team is full of praise for their captain, Lionel Messi, for inspiring them to show their best performance. Read More »
French Blogger Hitchhikes From Paris to Moscow to Attend World Cup (PHOTOS)
June 23, 2018 at 04:38 PM
"I have tears in my eyes, I'm so happy," said French blogger Capitaine Rémi who adores the French national team. He traveled from Paris to Moscow to attend the opening ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup and support his favorite team. He told Sputnik about his unusual journey and shared his first impressions of Russia. Read More »
Messi's Mother Reveals What Makes Her Son Cry
June 22, 2018 at 02:27 PM
Mother of Argentinian striker Lionel Messi, Celia Cuccittini, has lifted the lid on how her son reacts to critical remarks directed at him. Read More »
Smash hit! Ronaldo breaks top international goalscoring record at World Cup
June 21, 2018 at 02:10 PM
Cristiano Ronaldo has broken the record of legendary Hungarian striker Ferenc Puskas' for international goals scored for a European team when he netted a header versus Morocco at the 2018 World Cup, taking his tally to 85 goals. Read More »
