Tag: Russia
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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. Russia’s host nation status had been met with resistance by some in the West who suggested the tournament could be unsafe and play into the hands of Putin, who stands accused by Washington of…
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BREAKING: Pinnick, FIFA President, Infantino, meet in Russia over crisis in Nigerian football [Photos]
…as FIFA names Pinnick match commissioner Sequel to the sack of the Amaju Pinnick led executive of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) by the Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Barr. Solomon Dalung on Monday, the President of the world football governing body (FIFA), Gianni Infantino on Tuesday met with Pinnick in Russia over the…
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Oil prices fall as Saudi, Russian output rises
Oil prices fell on Monday as supplies from Saudi Arabia and Russia rose while economic growth stumbled in Asia amid an escalating trade dispute with the U.S. Benchmark Brent crude oil LCOc1 fell 1.24 dollars a barrel to a low of $77.99 before recovering to $78.40, down 83 cents, by 7.35 GMT. U.S. light crude…
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Russia goalkeeper Akinfeev thanks God for luck against Spain
Russia’s penalty shootout hero, goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev, thanked God, luck and the Luzhniki Stadium crowd for bringing the hosts home safely against Spain on Sunday to reach their first World Cup quarter-final since 1970. “In the second half, we were trying to defend. We were hoping for penalties and that’s what happened. Thank God,” he…
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[BREAKING] World Cup: Russia cruise to quarter-final after defeating Spain on penalties
Spain are out of the World Cup, allowing Russia to advance to the quarter-finals. Igor Akinfeev saved two spot-kicks as hosts Russia beat Spain 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout to reach the World Cup quarter-finals after their last-16 tie had ended 1-1 after 120 minutes. Akinfeev kept out efforts by Koke and Iago Aspas…
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Russia 2018 : Germany players banned from sex, using social media
Germany coach, Joachim Low, has banned his players from having sex during this summer’s World Cup. Low does not want the players’ partners ruining his preparations in Russia, with players forced to ask for special permission to see their other halves and even their children. But they will be banned from such contact during the…
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I will step down in 2024 – Russian president, Putin
Vladimir Putin said on Friday he would respect the Russian constitution which bans anyone from serving two consecutive presidential terms, meaning he will step down from his post in 2024 when his current term expires. His remarks, made to reporters at an economic forum in St Petersburg and broadcast on state TV, are not a…
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Australia, Netherlands hold Russia legally responsible for Malaysian MH17 crash
Australia and the Netherlands have decided to officially hold Russia accountable for its role in downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014, paving the way for the two countries to possibly take legal action against Moscow. MH17, en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, was shot down over eastern Ukraine on July 17, 2014,…
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Super Eagles can succeed at Russia 2018 – Stakeholders
A cross-section of stakeholders in Nigerian football says the senior male national team, the Super Eagles, have the capacity to excel at the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup and beyond. The stakeholders expressed this view on Tuesday in Port Harcourt at a one-day seminar organised by the management of The Sun Newspapers, in conjunction with…
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Ikeme’s absence my biggest W/Cup regret – Rohr
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has said his greatest regret heading to the 2018 World Cup is the absence of goalkeeper Carl Ikeme. Ikeme is undergoing treatment for acute Leukemia. The Wolves man was in goal for the Nigeria at the start of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers in Zambia, October 2016. “My biggest regret…