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Eleven Russian cities host the quadrennial FIFA World Cup football championship of 2018.
Russian officials reveal status of FIFA ‘legacy’ payments
The global governing body has reportedly pledged $100 million to Russia as part of the ‘legacy’ of the 2018 World Cup
Jan 6, 2023 13:09
FIFA suspends Russia World Cup ‘legacy’ payments – official
Russia should reportedly receive $100 million as part of the ‘legacy’ of the 2018 World Cup
Apr 20, 2022 12:25
Need a fix, football fans? FIFA's Russia 2018 World Cup movie is just what the doctor ordered
FIFA has given football fans some much-needed cheer amid the Covid-19 doom as it released its official film of the 2018 Russia World Cup.
Mar 21, 2020 14:58
FIFA to hand Russia $60mn for World Cup legacy fund
FIFA will allocate $60 million to a Russia 2018 World Cup legacy fund to help develop the sport in the country, following last summer’s tournament which was widely praised as among the best ever editions of the event.
Feb 27, 2019 14:07
Sir Lynton Crosby: Top Tory strategist 'pitched $7mn campaign to force FIFA to move Qatar World Cup'
Leaked documents have revealed that a Conservative Party strategist offered to spearhead a $7 million campaign to force FIFA to cancel the 2022 football World Cup in Qatar, according to reports in the UK.
Feb 11, 2019 18:33
Modric moments: A look at The FIFA Best Men's Player’s best bits
Luka Modric clinched the FIFA Best Men’s Player trophy on Monday night, capping a season of Champions League success and a World Cup final. Here, RT Sport takes a look at the Croatian captain’s best moments of a phenomenal year.
Sep 26, 2018 17:13
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