Italy to seek EU review of sanctions against Russia, could wield veto
Moscow, July 16 (IANS/AKI) The Italian government will ask the European Union to reconsider its sanctions against Russia this year and cannot rule…Read more
Russia to expel football fans trying to illegally enter Europe
Moscow, July 16 (IANS) Foreign football fans who attempted to enter Europe through Russian territory with FIFA World Cup Fan IDs will be expelled…Read more
France, Mbappe herald era of high drama in World Cup (Analysis)
Moscow, July 16 (IANS) Over the past month he has been widely acclaimed as a superstar in the making. On Sunday, Kylian Mbappe confirmed that he is…Read more
Russia: Not so much a bear, more of a pleasant surprise (Analysis)
Moscow, July 16 (IANS) So the World Cup is over after just over a month of intense football, travelling, long nights and early mornings, flights and…Read more
Croatia showed that small nations can dream big, says coach Dalic
Moscow, July 16 (IANS) Croatia chief coach Zlatko Dalic said his side's appearance in the World Cup final should provide inspiration to other small…Read more
Our children will be proud, says french striker Griezmann
Moscow, July 16 (IANS) France forward Antoine Griezmann hailed his "extraordinary" teammates after Les Blues won the FIFA World Cup for a second time.…Read more
FIFA World Cup final: Pussy Riot claims responsibility for pitch invaders
Moscow, July 16 (IANS) Russian punk protest organisation and band Pussy Riot has claimed responsibility for four people running onto the field at…Read more
Who could move after World Cup performances?
Moscow, July 16 (IANS) Every World Cup has its winners and losers: no matter who finally lifts the trophy, with some footballers' performances seeing…Read more
World Cup: France are champions, that's what matters, says Deschamps
Moscow, July 16 (IANS) Brushing aside talk during the FIFA World Cup as to whether France played attractive football or not, head coach Didier Deschamps…Read more
It was the best game we played in World Cup: Dalic
Moscow, July 16 (IANS) Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic feels his team played the best match of the FIFA World Cup despite losing 4-2 to France in…Read more