Lopetegui: Iran, Portugal and Morocco are all the same
Atlas Lions
Spain national football team coach Julen Lopetegui says Iran, Portugal and Morocco are all the same.
2018 World Cup
Mad Max-Style: 2018 FIFA World Cup Trailer Emerges on Twitter
Sputnik International
With the clock already ticking down to the beginning of the main football event of next year, this video is almost certain to help bring more people to the stadiums.
FIFA not seeking whistleblower's Russia doping info, lawyer says
ESPN FC
An employee of Russia's national drug-testing laboratory holds a vial in Moscow.
FIFA has made no attempt to contact Russian doping whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov to gain information about "many" footballers embroiled in the widespread conspiracy by the 2018 World Cup host nation...
Krstajic set to coach Serbia at #Russia2018 World Cup
Business Report
BELGRADE – Former defender Mladen Krstajic will coach Serbia at next year's World Cup in Russia, a senior official at the country's football federation (FSS) announced on Friday.
Russian Airline Pledges to Sell Tickets For Less Than $0.1 During 2018 World Cup
Sputnik International
While preparations for the football tournament are in full swing, Aeroflot launched a new initiative that will give Russian football fans an opportunity to buy tickets at "affordable price."
Russia's Mutko Steps Down From Top World Cup Role Amid Doping Allegations
Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko has been replaced as chairman of the 2018 World Cup organizing committee amid pressure over allegations of state-sponsored doping in Russia.
Vitaly Mutko steps down as World Cup organising committee chair
ESPN FC
Vitaly Mutko has resigned from his post as chairman of the 2018 World Cup organising committee.
MOSCOW -- Vitaly Mutko bowed to mounting pressure and stepped down as chairman of the 2018 World Cup organising...
2018 World Cup chief Mutko quits; still involved in planning
Times Union
MOSCOW (AP) — Vitaly Mutko bowed to mounting pressure and stepped down as chairman of the 2018 World Cup organizing committee on Wednesday after being dogged by investigations that highlighted his role in a state-backed doping program.
The show must go on: But without Mutko who quits World Cup and RFU roles
Inside world football
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...
Mutko replaced on Russia's World Cup organising committee
FourFourTwo.com
Vitaly Mutko has stepped down from his role on the organising committee for the 2018 World Cup as he fights allegations relating to Russia's state-sponsored doping program.
Mutko, who is Russia's deputy prime minister, was banned by the IOC this month after the release of the Schmid Report.
Mutko steps down as 2018 World Cup organising committee chief
Business Report
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.
Russia Approves Visa-Free Entry for Spectators During FIFA World Cup 2018
Sputnik International
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian government has approved a bill that allows foreign nationals to enter Russia without a visa, using a personalized spectator card for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup, the official statement read on Wednesday.
Legendary Goalkeeper Oliver Kahn Surprises Russian Victim of Terrorist Attack
Sputnik International
While preparations for the 2018 World Cup are underway, a young St. Petersburg resident Evelina is looking forward to the competition. The young woman has received an unusual gift from her favorite football player...
What U.S. fans need for Christmas: A World Cup team to pull for
ESPN FC
What does every football fan of the United States -- or Italy or Netherlands for that matter -- need for a gift this holiday? Well a team to pull for at the 2018 World Cup of course.
With all three teams missing out on the world's biggest stage...
How Russia Prepares to Host FIFA World Cup 2018
Sputnik International
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Less than half a year is left before the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow will host the opening match of the most popular football competition held every 4 years – the FIFA World Cup.
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