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…