Now 88, Blatter’s ban from holding a Fifa position ends in 2027 after he served as president of the organisation for 17 years ...

At full-stretch, goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev is shown saving a penalty against Spain in the 2018 World Cup. Victory in that match sent host nation Russia through to the quarter-finals, sparking ...

The 2018 World Cup has been seen as a public relations triumph for Vladimir Putin's Russia, but beyond the football concerns remain about the country's commitment to democracy, human rights and ...

Shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the national side were barred from the World Cup in Qatar. They did not participate in the European Championships held in Germany this summer ...

French supporters lined the Champs-Elysees on Monday afternoon as they prepared to receive Les Bleus fromn Russia following their World Cup final win over Croatia. Fans numbered their ...

Ridiculous antics and incredible stories as Russia opens its doors for the 2018 World Cup. RUGGED, simple and easy to fix, the Lada Niva 4x4 is a relic of the USSR. But Brits can buy one brand new ...

The two biggest events in world sports are coming to America. And if President-elect Donald Trump is not thinking about them ...

As part of the sanctions against Russia for the invasion of Ukraine in February of last year, UEFA announced that the European Super Cup will not be held in the city of Kazan as scheduled.

A number of Russian paragliders are participating in the Paragliding World Cup Asian Tour-2024 under the flags of other ...