Has the World Cup changed Russia?
While the players are having a well earned rest after the semi-finals this week, the fans are out and about sightseeing in Russia. This can't be taken for granted as the country…
Lost in translation but found in Google – fans find ways to talk to hosts
To get around language barriers in Russia, World Cup fans from around the globe have been actively using the Google Translate applications on their mobile phones.…
Willian aiming to send Chelsea team mate Hazard home early
Brazil's World Cup quarter-final against Belgium will pit two of Chelsea's best midfielders against each other, but Brazil's Willian told the media on Wednesday (July 4) reporters he will be doing everything…
Nike on track to beat Adidas in World Cup jersey battle
In a World Cup brimming with upsets, Nike looks on track to defeat archrival Adidas in the closely watched jersey sponsorship battle.…
Soccer-Japan’s oracle octopus boiled and butchered
An octopus that successfully predicted all of Japan's World Cup group stage matches was boiled, butchered and sent away to be sold on June 27, according to the fisherman who originally caught…
Bolshoi ballerinas tune in to match between Russia and Spain
Football fever crept into the wings of Russia's Bolshoi theatre on Sunday (July 1), where ballerinas were spotted crowding around tiny screens to catch a glimpse of the nail-biting action between Russia…
Croatia fans rejoice as they watch Rakitic score winning penalty to beat Denmark
Croatian supporters are both delighted and relieved to see their team beat Denmark on penalties and advance to the World Cup quarter-finals.…
‘No soul or joy’: Spanish papers slam national side after World Cup defeat
The Spanish sports papers are unforgiving after Russia eliminates La Roja in the World Cup.…
VAR isn’t perfect but close, says referee committee
FIFA's referee committee says Video Assistant Referees - VARs - have so far contributed to a scandal free World Cup.…
All net for Putin and Infantino at Red Square soccer pitch
Russian president Vladimir Putin and FIFA President Gianni Infantino each scored goals as they tried their soccer skills in Red Square on Thursday.…
#LetHerWork – the perils of sports reporting while female
The World Cup has shone a spotlight on the sexual harassment of female sports reporters. In the wake of #MeToo, more people are standing up to say #LetHerWork. But, some still believe…