By Andrew Warshaw
December 27 – Under-fire Russian football supremo Vitaly Mutko has now stepped down from his role as chief organiser of the 2018 World Cup having two days ago relinquished...
MOSCOW – Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko, who was banned for life from the Olympic Games this month over doping, said on Wednesday that he is stepping down as chairman of the 2018 World Cup organising committee.
December 20 – FIFA has added a fifth sponsor for the Russia 2018 World Cup, the third from China. Chinese dairy products manufacturer the Mengniu Group will be designated the Official drinkable yoghurt and pre-packaged ice cream.
Morocco coach Herve Renard is hoping to persuade Manchester City striker Brahim Diaz to play for the Atlas Lions for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
