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The 2018 World Cup is set to generate $6.1 billion in revenue - 10% more than FIFA had estimated for the tournament and $1.3 billion more than the last World Cup produced in 2014 in Brazil, according to FIFA financial documents reviewed by …
Russia has always believed that ‘sports and politics don’t mix’ and is ready to cooperate with everyone in order to bolster a creative start for sports, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the FIFA …
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed football fans and participants of the FIFA World Cup and noted that it was a great honor for Russia to host such a great football event. "Welcome to all who have already …
The Russian national football team dropped from its previous 66th position to record low rank of 70 in the new FIFA monthly ranking list of national teams. The ranking list placed the Russian national team with 457 points between the …
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said he was confident the 2018 World Cup would be impeccably organized. "I have rarely been so relaxed about the organization of an event," he said. "Russia wants to …
Iran’s football federation has suspended all relations with its Greek counterpart after a friendly between the two nations scheduled in Istanbul was abruptly cancelled amid ongoing Greece-Turkey tensions. IRNA news agency carried …
The world’s governing football body (FIFA) withdrawn a referee from Saudi Arabia Fahad Al Mirdasi from the list of referees selected to officiate at matches of the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Al …
FIFA has confirmed that Hollywood actor Will Smith has teamed up with American singer Nicky Jam and Kosovar musician Era Istrefi for the official World Cup song for Russia 2018. …
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 Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko said that the Russian football authorities would fully cooperate with the FIFA to establish reported acts of racist chants during the friendly match between Russia and France. …
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 …
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)commemorated legendary Soviet goalkeeper Lev Yashin. "On this day in 1990, Lev Yashin, regarded by many as the greatest #goalkeeper in football …
The International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) published new monthly rating list, according to which, Russia dropped from its previous 61st position to the 63rd with 531 points. Germany (1609), Brazil (1489), Portugal …
England’s national football team has requested the organizers of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia to wall off its training center with a six-meter fence. England will be based in the settlement of Repino around 40 …
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 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 …
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 …
The International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) published new monthly rating list, according to which, Russia climbed to the 62th position with 534 points. Germany (1602), Brazil (1483), Portugal (1358), …
The world’s governing football body, FIFA, thanked Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko for his work in the post of the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Russia-2018 and his contribution into the …
FIFA understands the decision of Vitaly Mutko, who suspended his activities as the president of the Russian Football Union (RFU). "FIFA understands Mr. Mutko's decision, which was also taken in the …
