Russian billionaire Abramovich gets Israeli citizenship
JERUSALEM (AP) An Israeli official says Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has received Israeli citizenship after his British visa was not renewed.MAY 28, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
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Russian billionaire Abramovich runs into UK visa issues
MOSCOW (AP) An associate of Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich confirmed Monday that the Russian billionaire's British visa has not...MAY 21, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Russia eases registration process for foreign World Cup fans
MOSCOW (AP) Russia has eased rules requiring foreign visitors to register their whereabouts during the World Cup.MAY 15, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Russia cuts World Cup squad player who faced doping case
MOSCOW (AP) Russia cut from its World Cup squad a player who faced a doping investigation.MAY 14, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Germany appeals to Russia to allow entry of journalist
BERLIN (AP) Germany has appealed to the Russian government to let in a journalist who exposed systematic doping in Russian athletics and wa...MAY 14, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Russian defender in WCup squad after FIFA doping case
MOSCOW (AP) Russia announced its preliminary World Cup squad on Friday and included a player who was investigated by FIFA over alleged doping.MAY 11, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Russia marks wartime victory at World Cup stadium
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) In a World Cup soccer stadium built on the Stalingrad battlefield, Russia remembered its wartime dead on Wednesday.MAY 9, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
WORLD CUP: Wartime history crucial to Volgograd’s identity
MOSCOW (AP) Best known outside Russia as the site of the Battle of Stalingrad in World War II, Volgograd's summer heat could prove to be a challenge for visiting teams.MAY 9, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Putin wants tough soccer from Russia at World Cup
SOCHI, Russia (AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he wanted to see ''strong-willed, no-compromise'' soccer from his country's team at next month's World Cup.MAY 3, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
WORLD CUP: Kazan offers a flavor of Russia’s diversity
MOSCOW (AP) The 11 World Cup cities - all in European Russia - don't always reflect the diversity of a country with dozens of native ethnic...MAY 3, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
WORLD CUP: Kaliningrad cut off from the rest of Russia
MOSCOW (AP) Kaliningrad is the capital of a small territory isolated from the rest of Russia and sandwiched between Poland and Lithuania.MAY 2, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
WORLD CUP: Peru returns to finals after 36-year absence
LIMA, Peru (AP) The Peruvian players heading to Russia weren't alive when the team last appeared at the World Cup.APRIL 26, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Spartak and Zenit fined in latest Russia fan racism cases
MOSCOW (AP) Spartak Moscow and Zenit St. Petersburg have both been fined for racist chants by their fans, the latest such incident in World Cup host nation Russia.APRIL 25, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
WORLD CUP: Last stand for stars of Spain’s golden generation
MADRID (AP) After recent struggles at major tournaments, the remaining stars of Spain's golden generation could be facing a last stand at t...APRIL 25, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
WORLD CUP: Injuries, dull style a concern for host Russia
MOSCOW (AP) No Russian team has made it out of the group stage at the World Cup since the Soviet era and a spate of recent injuries is going to make it tough on the hosts again th...APRIL 24, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Lawyers for Russian player say FIFA ends anti-doping case
GENEVA (AP) Lawyers for Russia defender Ruslan Kambolov have said FIFA closed an investigation into suspected doping, eight weeks before the World Cup begins.APRIL 20, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Tuesday's Sports in Brief
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Russian prosecutors reveal plot to disrupt World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Russia's chief prosecutor says law enforcement agencies have thwarted an alleged plot by right-wing soccer fans to derail events at the World Cup.APRIL 17, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Japan coach Nishino says timing of promotion a challenge
TOKYO (AP) Japan coach Akira Nishino is facing a difficult challenge by taking over from Vahid Halilhodzic with only two months to go befor...APRIL 12, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Fabio Capello announces his retirement from coaching
ROME (AP) After a career spanning five countries and countless titles both as a player and a coach, Fabio Capello announced his retirement...APRIL 9, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Fabio Capello retires from coaching
ROME (AP) After a career spanning five countries and countless titles both as a player and a coach, Fabio Capello announced his retirement...APRIL 9, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Egypt cyclist pedals to Russia to support team in World Cup
CAIRO (AP) An Egyptian cyclist has set off on Saturday from the heart of downtown Cairo heading to Moscow to support Egypt's national soccer team in the World Cup.APRIL 7, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
No ‘exotic tea’ or shisha – Russian soccer’s guide on doping
MOSCOW (AP) The Russian Football Union is warning players against drinking ''exotic tea'' or smoking shisha pipes as it tries to avoid any...MARCH 30, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
