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Saturday, June 30th 2018 - 15:22 UTC
Over 700.000 foreign football fans have visited Russia for the World Cup

Over 700.00 foreign football fans have visited Russia for the World Cup, according to Russian and FIFA officials. World Cup 2018 CEO Alexey Sorokin and FIFA’s chief competitions and events officer Colin Smith, at an event in Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium, reported on operational aspects of the World Cup so far.
Saturday, June 30th 2018 - 15:12 UTC
FIFA confirms success of the Video Assistant Referee system

FIFA says stats from 48 games point to success of the Video Assistant Referee system debuting at the World Cup. At a briefing in Moscow on Friday, FIFA Referees' Committee chairman Pierluigi Collina underscored the importance of VAR in guiding refereeing decisions at the Russia World Cup; it’s the first time the technology has been used at the quadrennial tournament.
Wednesday, June 27th 2018 - 09:06 UTC
A gallant Nigeria almost KO Maradona in St Petersburg

Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona may have gotten a little too excited during a FIFA World Cup match on Tuesday. The 57-year-old collapsed after his home country won 2 to 1 against Nigeria in St. Petersburg, Russia, according to a video posted by the Spanish-language newspaper La Nación.
Wednesday, June 27th 2018 - 08:20 UTC
Iran's coach strongly questions the Video Assistant Referee at the Russia World Cup

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) used in the Russia World Cup has been praised by many, but also strongly criticized by some. One of those who does not see the benefit of VAR is Iran’s coach, Carlos Queiroz. The Portuguese-born manager says the new system has not only created confusion but also, according to him, taken the game away from the fans.
Friday, June 22nd 2018 - 09:13 UTC
Sampaoli takes the blame for the crushing defeat to superb Croatia

Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli has promised the team will give everything they have to try and qualify for the World Cup's round of 16 after their hopes of progression suffered the hammer blow of a 3-0 loss to Croatia.
Wednesday, June 20th 2018 - 22:50 UTC
Internet Blackout against student cheating in Algeria

Algerian authorities shot down the internet access for two hours on Wednesday, coinciding with the start of high school diploma exams, the first in a series of internet blackouts to stop students cheating, AFP journalists in Algiers reports.
Tuesday, June 19th 2018 - 09:08 UTC
Volgograd invaded by flies and mosquitoes from nearby Volga river

A plague of small flying insects have caused chaos for fans, locals and the media in the city of Volgograd where England and Tunisia played on Monday.
Tuesday, June 19th 2018 - 09:04 UTC
Maradona comes out in support of Messi and his missed penalty

Argentina’s Diego Maradona has come out to defend Lionel Messi after the Barcelona attacker missed a penalty in his team’s draw against Iceland on Saturday. Speaking to Telesur, the 1986 World Champion said: ”I missed five penalties in a row and I was still Diego Armando Maradona.
Tuesday, June 19th 2018 - 09:02 UTC
Germany slammed by media; the team trained behind closed doors

Germany cancelled all media activities on Monday following their 1-0 defeat to Mexico in their 2018 World Cup opener on Sunday. The team trained behind closed doors while a news conference with former captain Philipp Lahm on Germany's bid for the 2024 European Championships was cancelled.
Saturday, June 16th 2018 - 10:09 UTC
Despite a last minute Spanish fiscal surprise, Ronaldo scored a hat trick

Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly agreed to accept a €18.8m fine and a suspended jail term to settle tax evasion charges. The Real Madrid and Portugal footballer, 33, was accused last year of defrauding tax authorities of €14.8m, charges he denies.