Argentine referees WC final today
MOSCOW, July 14 (Agencies): Experienced Argentine official Nestor Pitana will referee the World Cup final between France and Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday, an uncontroversial decision which rewards his authoritative performances in Russia.The 43-year-old also took charge of the opening match of the tournament between hosts Russia and...
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2018 World Cup helps dispel anti-Russian myths, says Putin
MOSCOW, July 15 (TASS): The FIFA World Cup hosted by Russia has been a success and its best achievement is that anti-Russian myths and prejudice collapsed, Russian President Vladimir Putin said opening a gala concert at the Bolshoi Theater on Saturday.Putin says he will think on how to make visa...
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Croatia supporters gather ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup final
Croatia supporters gather ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match between France and Croatia in Red Square, Moscow on Sunday — Reuters
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After Russia, World Cup focus now turns to Qatar
MOSCOW, July 15 (Reuters): Germany came out of its shell, South Africa exceeded expectations and Russia changed negative perceptions when they all hosted the World Cup but just what will unfold in four years' time when the tournament goes to Qatar is anyone's guess.There is only one certainty - it...
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How a nation of four million reaches World Cup final?
When Croatia beat England in Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Wednesday, football history was made, reports BBC Sport.Croatia, with a population of just 4.1 million, became the smallest country to reach a World Cup final since Uruguay in 1950. To give that some context, Croatia has pretty much the same population...
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2018 World Cup windfall
The 32 national teams that have competed for the 2018 World Cup in Russia are to share $400 million in prize money — AFP
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