Novgorod stadium ready to host the World Cup

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 - 03:30 GMT

Nizhny Novgorod Stadium officially opened in preparation for the 2018 World Cup.

Russia's Mutko steps down as head of World Cup organising committee

Thu, 28 Dec 2017 - 03:00 GMT

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko, who was banned for life from the Olympics this month, on Wednesday stepped down from his post as head of Russia's World Cup Local Organising Committee.

Mutko stepping down as Russia Football Union chief

Tue, 26 Dec 2017 - 01:30 GMT

Russia Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko, banned for life from the Olympics this month, is temporarily stepping down from his role as head of the country's Football Union, he said on Monday.