Tag: Russia 2018
Russia 2018: ‘Pussy Riot’ pitch invaders freed from jail
Four members of Russia’s anti-Kremlin “Pussy Riot’’ punk band who staged a pitch invasion during the football World Cup final…
Neymar admits to “exaggerated’’ reactions
Ridiculed for faking and diving during a disappointing 2018 World Cup campaign in Russia, Brazilian forward Neymar has admitted to…
FIFA to analyse technical outcome of Russia 2018
FIFA has invited the head coaches and technical directors of all 211 member-associations to the FIFA Football Conference to be…
Nigeria to begin last evacuation of stranded football fans in Russia
The Federal Government has assured that it would soon commence the last evacuation of Nigerian football fans stranded in Russia…
Russia 2018: Nigeria vows to prosecute airline agents over stranded fans
The Federal Government has vowed to arrest and prosecute the airline travel agents who cancelled the return tickets of 230…
154 stranded Nigerians in Russia arrive Abuja
A nursing mother and 154 out of 230 Nigerian football fans stranded in Russia after the 2018 FIFA World Cup…
Russia 2018: At last, the ‘War’ is over
Amidst a most stunning ambiance, the 23rd edition of Federation of International Football Associations, FIFA, World Cup, tagged Russia 2018,…
Dons hail World Cup champion France
Two Associate Professors at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Monday congratulated France for emerging winners of the World Cup…
Russia 2018 best World Cup ever – Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says the 2018 FIFA World Cup has gone well beyond all expectations and the football world…
Russia 2018: France not expecting tired Croatia
France have been surprised by the physical fortitude of Croatia and are not expecting a tired opponent in Sunday’s World…
World Cup final: France to rectify Euro 2016 mistakes – Pogba
France are determined not to make the same mistakes they did two years ago in losing the Euro 2016 final.
Belgium must get over missing final match quickly – Martinez
Belgium coach, Roberto Martinez, says he and his players will not allow the disappointment of missing the final match to…
World Cup: Five times VAR made a difference
The following fact box details five times a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) made an impact at the World Cup. France…
Russia 2018: “Most definitely” coming home – Prince Harry
Britain’s Prince Harry confidently predicted that England would lift the World Cup as Gareth Southgate’s men prepare for their semi-final…
Russia 2018: Semi-final combatants set for showdown
As the semi-finals battle kicks off in the ongoing FIFA World Cup to decide the two finalists for the July…
Russia 2018: FIFA reduces number of officials for final phase
The FIFA Referees’ Committee (FRC) on Monday, said it has reduced the number of match officials earlier slated for the…
Russia 2018: Belgium’s Martinez relies on team spirit
Belgium are in uncharted territory for their World Cup semi-final with France but believe their team spirit and togetherness can…
Sweden easy to analyse but difficult to beat – Coach
Sweden Coach Janne Andersson has full confidence in his team’s straightforward but effective tactics as he prepares his side for…
Russia 2018: Uruguay tight-lipped on Cavani injury
Edinson Cavani trained lightly on Thursday, but his coach would not be drawn on whether the Uruguay forward had recovered…
World Cup has broken stereotypes about Russia – Putin
President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that his country’s hosting of the soccer World Cup had helped debunk stereotypes about…
Russia 2018: Road to Quarter- Finals
Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals rounds resume today. Two matches are scheduled for today and tomorrow.
Russia 2018: Croatia fined over products display
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee on Friday in Moscow wielded its axe again by punishing the Croatian Football Association with a…
Russia 2018: Sweden relishing England showdown
An increasingly confident Sweden are relishing the prospect of a World Cup quarter-final clash against England.
Russia 2018: Poland’s coach Nawalka to step down
Poland’s Coach Adam Nawalka will step down at the end of July after his team crashed out of the group…
Russia 2018: “Spain return to the past”
Spain defeat to Russia in the round of 16 has set the 2010 champions back a decade and brought an…
World Cup: FIFA sanctions Russia, 3 others
The Disciplinary Committee of world football governing body FIFA has warned and imposed fines of different sums on the Football…
Russia 2018 Tournament Statistics
After 48 matches played in the group stage of Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup, these are the tournament statistics as…
Russia 2018: Round of 16 Fixtures
The group stage of FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 was concluded yesterday after 48 matches played among 32 countries.
Football fans call on Africa to boycott World Cup
Football fans in Ebonyi on Friday called on African countries to boycott subsequent World Cup competitions in resentment to the…
Final group tables at Russia 2018
Following the conclusion of six matches in each of the eight groups at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia…