Tag Archives: Russia

Sunseeker announced as official partner of 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia!

Sunseeker International has been announced that it is an official FIFA Partner for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The partnership was announced on Wednesday, January 10 at the London Boat Show where footballing legend Sir Geoff Hurst and BT Sport’s Jake Humphrey were the brand’s special guests …

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2018 FIFA World Cup – Team Workshop in Sochi, Russia on February 27/28!

FIFA and the Local Organising Committee have announced that the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia Team Workshop will take place in Sochi on February 27/28. The 32 participating teams of the 2018 FIFA World Cup are invited to attend the workshop, which will cover various aspects of the competition …

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FAN IDs are now delivered to the VFS Global Visa Application Centers!

The Ministry of Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation is announcing an increase in FAN ID delivery channels in different countries. Foreign citizens who plan to attend the 2018 FIFA World Cup matches and have ordered FAN IDs can now receive them at VFS Global Visa Application Centers. …

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Vitaly Mutko resigns as 2018 FIFA World Cup LOC chief!

In the end it all happened relative quickly as only days after resigning as Russian Football Union chief, Vitaly Mutko has now also left his role as head of the 2018 FIFA World Cup LOC (Local Organising Committee). Earlier Vitaly Mutko has resigned temporarily as Russian Football Union chief for …

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Russian Football Union chief Vitaly Mutko temporarily resigns, stays 2018 FIFA World Cup LOC chief!

Just months ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the host nations Russian Football Union chief Vitaly Mutko has temporarily resigned from his post for six months to clear his name in an upcoming litigation over his lifetime Olympic ban by the IOC. During his temporary RFU leave, …

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FIFA announces award of media rights in Russia and Italy for 2018 FIFA World Cup!

FIFA has completed deals in Russia and Italy for media rights to the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. In the host nation Russia, rights have been granted to the 2SPORT2 consortium (representing Channel One, RTR, and Match TV), which will ensure comprehensive coverage of the competition in the …

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FIFA strengthens Official Sponsor line-up for 2018 FIFA World Cup with Mengniu Group!

FIFA has signed an agreement with the Mengniu Group, a market leader in dairy products in Greater China, to become the latest Official Sponsor for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The announcement was made yesterday, December 20 in the China National Convention Centre in the presence of Mengniu …

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FIFA World Cup ticket sales proceed on FIFA.com – over 2,300,000 tickets requested since December 5!

Fans from all around the world can apply for 2018 FIFA World Cup tickets as the first window of sales phase 2 proceeds through the official platform FIFA.com/tickets . Until 31 January 31, fans can apply for individual match tickets for all matches (except for the opening match and final) …

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Maison Taittinger launches a limited edition bottle for the 2018 FIFA World Cup!

From June 2018, all eyes will be turned to Russia, for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. To celebrate the biggest single sporting event in the world, Maison Taittinger launched today a limited edition bottle designed to represent the conquest of space and to evoke the idea of energy …

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2018 FIFA World Cup: 1,318,109 tickets requested in 24 hours!

Ticket sales for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia resumed on Tuesday, December 5 exclusively on FIFA.com/tickets and the excitement sparked by the Final Draw brought another wave of worldwide interest. Within the first 24 hours, fans from all over the world requested 1,318,109 tickets as the random-selection draw …

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