Russia officially qualify for World Cup knockout stages after Uruguay beat Saudi Arabia in Group A
June 21, 2018 at 02:05 PM
Russia formally qualified for the 2018 World Cup last 16 after Uruguay’s win over Saudi Arabia mathematically confirmed it is impossible for Saudi Arabia or Egypt to catch either the tournament hosts or the South Americans. Read More »
Seoul, Pyongyang Agree to Compete Together in 2018 Asian Games - Reports
June 21, 2018 at 10:17 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North and South Korea have agreed to form joint teams for some competitions within the upcoming Asian Games, and march together under the unification flag during the opening and closing ceremonies of the tournament, the Yonhap news agency reported on Monday. Read More »
'We Open Our Country & Our Hearts to the World': WATCH Putin's World Cup Welcome
June 12, 2018 at 04:01 PM
The Russian president has recorded an official greeting to players and fans ahead of the sporting celebration set to kick off next week. Read More »
VIDEO for Official 2018 FIFA World Cup Song Released
June 12, 2018 at 03:58 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US singer Nicky Jam posted the video for "Live It Up,” the 2018 FIFA World Cup official song, on his YouTube channel on Friday. Read More »
Robbie Williams, Russian Opera Star to Take Part in World Cup Opening - FIFA
June 12, 2018 at 01:48 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK singer Robbie Williams, Russian operatic soprano Aida Garifullina and two-time FIFA World Cup champion Ronaldo will take part in the opening ceremony of the upcoming World Cup in Russia, FIFA said. Read More »
Mo Salah is the best footballer and a perfect person – Kadyrov (VIDEO)
June 11, 2018 at 12:45 PM
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov had a very warm greeting for Egypt star player Mo Salah after the team's first public training session in Grozny. The Egypt squad chose the Chechen capital as their World Cup 2018 base of operations. Read More »
Russia v Saudi Arabia World Cup opener could have impact on global oil market
June 11, 2018 at 10:33 AM
It won’t just be football on the menu when Russian President Vladimir Putin meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the World Cup opener between their two countries on June 14. Read More »
‘I’ll be ready’: Salah vows he’ll be fit to face Uruguay in Egypt’s World Cup opener
June 11, 2018 at 10:30 AM
Egypt forward Mohamed Salah has promised the nation’s president that he will win his battle to be fit for the World Cup in Russia in time to be ready for the team’s first game against Uruguay on June 15. Read More »
Germany will win the World Cup, analysts at German bank predict
June 08, 2018 at 11:35 AM
A week before the 2018 FIFA World Cup, analysts at Germany’s Commerzbank have predicted that its national team will lift the trophy in the international football tournament. Read More »
'Messi Don't Come': Palestinian Fans Burn Football Star's Shirts Ahead of Match
June 06, 2018 at 12:36 PM
On Sunday, the Palestinian football chief declared a campaign against Argentina and particularly Messi, if he comes to play at Jerusalem’s Teddy Kollek stadium. Read More »
