Football fans travelling to Russia’s Rostov for the 2018 World Cup this summer will not be left dry, as FIFA’s beer sponsor aims to sue city authorities over their decision to prohibit the sale of alcohol at the local stadium.
A huge blaze has engulfed a 10-storey hotel in the city of Rostov-on-Don in southern Russia, killing at least two. Witnesses saw children jumping out the windows as fire ripped through the building.
The governor of Rostov-on-Don has assured fans there will be no issue with attendance at the city’s new Rostov Arena, which has been purpose-built for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
More than 500 people have been evacuated from a residential area in Rostov-on-Don, southern Russia, where a huge fire has engulfed over 10,000 sq meters. City authorities have declared a state of emergency.
One person has been injured in an explosion in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, police sources told the Russian media. The blast reportedly took place near a school.
The Europa League last 16 first leg match between FC Rostov and English side Manchester United has ended all square at 1-1 after a fiery game in South Russia.