2018 FIFA World Cup

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Peskov tells what match Putin going to attend at 2018 World Cup

Peskov tells what match Putin going to attend at 2018 World Cup

Russian President Vladimir Putin will be certainly present at the opening match of the World Cup, his spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "So far I can tell you with confidence that the president, of course, will visit the opening of the …

Alrosa becomes 2018 FIFA World Cup sponsor

Alrosa becomes 2018 FIFA World Cup sponsor

FIFA has signed state-controlled diamond miner Alrosa as a fourth Russian sponsor, completing its slate of third-tier European backers for the World Cup. FIFA describes Alrosa as a "giant in the world diamond mining industry." …

Russian referees to work at 2018 World Cup

Russian referees to work at 2018 World Cup

Three Russian specialists were included in the list of 36 referees and 63 assistant referees selected to officiate at matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off in Russia this summer, the FIFA said. The trio of specialists from …

Rostov stadium put into operation

Rostov stadium put into operation

Yesterday, a new stadium was put in operation in Rostov-on-Don. The facility was built for the 2018 Football World Cup, the press office of the Ministry of Sport of Russia reports. "At the stadium, which in three months will host …

Russia 2018 Volunteer Campaign sets new record

Russia 2018 Volunteer Campaign sets new record

Russia 2018 Volunteer Campaign set a new record in World Cup history for applications, FIFA website reported. According to the reports, 17,040 volunteers will help out at the tournament. It is noted that volunteers hail from …

Saudi Arabia’s participation in 2018 World Cup endangered

Saudi Arabia’s participation in 2018 World Cup endangered

Saudi Arabian Football Federation and Qatar Football Association may be penalized by FIFA. Saudi Arabia may even lose its right to participate in 2018 World Cup, Mediamax.am reports. FIFA is particularly worried about the recent …

Putin plans to meet with FIFA president in Sochi soon

Putin plans to meet with FIFA president in Sochi soon

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he plans to hold a meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Sochi soon, TASS reports. "We will have an event in Sochi soon, we will meet with the …