FIFA and Russian company Megalicense Entertainment have signed an agreement for Megalicense to manage the retail and licensing programme of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The programme includes the production of official licensed products and the opening of official fan shops in the host …
Read More »Rosturism to push Russian sports at World Football Forum 2017!
The Federal Tourism Agency Rosturism has confirmed its participation at the World Football Forum 2017 in China. Alexey Konushkov, Deputy Head of Russia’s federal in-bound tourist agency will participate as a speaker on the panel discussion exploring the growth of the sports tourism sector. “It is great news that Rosturism …
Read More »2017 FIFA Confederations Cup: FIFA Venue Ticketing Centres open, last-minute sales phase underway!
FIFA Venue Ticketing Centres opened in Russia yesterday ahead of the FIFA Confederations Cup as the last-minute sales phase for the Tournament of Champions got underway. Besides online sales on FIFA.com/tickets, which continues to be the fastest way to purchase tickets, as of yesterday (17:00 CET, 18:00 Moscow time) fans …
Read More »2017 FIFA Confederations Cup: Last-minute Ticket sales phase starts!
Fans from all over the world will, as of 12:00 CET (13:00 Moscow time) today, have the opportunity to purchase tickets for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup as the last-minute sales phase starts on FIFA.com/tickets. Tickets for all matches of the Tournament of Champions – including Special Access Tickets for …
Read More »Hisense becomes Official Sponsor of 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia!
Hisense, one of China’s largest consumer electronics companies, has become an Official Sponsor of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. The company has been number one in Chinese TV market shares for the last 13 years, and its success in China has helped to support the rapid expansion of its …
Read More »211.745 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup tickets sold as first-come, first-served sales phase ends!
211.745 FIFA Confederations Cup tickets had been sold via FIFA.com/tickets by the time the first-come, first-served sales phase came to an end at 12:00 CET today. As at previous editions of the FIFA Confederations Cup, the majority of ticket requests have come from the host country, but foreign fans have …
Read More »VIDEO – 442oons: FIFA World Cup qualifiers – Road to Russia 2018 (Parody)!
I just love to watch the 442oons and their funny take on football and its matches! In the 442oons of the Day it is all about the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the Road to Russia 2018 as qualification matches were played around the world.
Read More »Saint Petersburg primed for 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup kick-off!
A feeling of anticipation and excitement filled the Saint Petersburg Stadium today as football legends, guests, children and the Russian mascot Zabivaka gathered in the magnificent arena to celebrate 100 days to go to the FIFA Confederations Cup. As if the Opening Match between hosts Russia and Oceania champions New …
Read More »Germany’s Joachim Löw: We experienced the spirit of optimism in 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup!
A player’s international career generally lasts a number of years. However, the same cannot be said of coaches, for whom life is such that a run of bad results can mean you are shown the exit door relatively quickly. For example, take a look at the most recent FIFA/Cola-Cola World …
Read More »Dreams coming true for children at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia!
Walking out onto the pitch at a major international tournament hand-in-hand with your idol is a dream for any young football fan, and this dream is going to come true for more than 350 youngsters aged six to ten at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia. On Tuesday, February …
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