World Cup

One of the highlights of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia was Hirving Lozano's goal against then-defending champions Germany, The match turned out to be one of the biggest upsets of the tournament ... successful World Cup stint. However, Lozano has revealed that there was an interest from his "dream" club, Barcelona, post the World Cup....

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Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante eats Chicken Curry, watches football at fan’s house

Indian Express 18 Sep 2018

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri open to John Terry return in coaching roleChelsea beats Bournemouth 2-0 after late Pedro Rodriguez, Eden Hazard goalsLiverpool-Chelsea the standout match in English League Cup ... Add a World Cup and Premier League winner to the mix and it gets even better ... World Cup winner, former premier league player of the year, 2 time premiership winner casually joined us to watch MOTD after visiting a local mosque....

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Pussy Riot activist out of danger after ´highly plausible´ poisoning

The News International 18 Sep 2018

Verzilov and Nikulshina as well as two other band members served a 15-day jail sentence for invading the football pitch during the World Cup final in July to highlight Russian police abuses ... - ´Not a drug problem´ - ... Verzilov and Nikulshina as well as two other band members served a 15-day jail sentence for invading the football pitch during the World Cup final in July to highlight Russian police abuses ... ....

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N'Golo Kante spends evening with fans after missing train to Paris

Sky Sports 17 Sep 2018

West Ham vs Chelsea ... The World Cup winner ended up spending the evening at the house, joining the group of friends for a curry dinner before playing video games and watching his own performance on television highlights. 2.45. Highlights ... Highlights ... "World Cup winner, former Premier League player of the year, two-time Premiership winner casually joined us to watch MOTD after visiting a local mosque ... ....

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Russia police no longer relaxed after World Cup

Summit Daily 17 Sep 2018

MOSCOW — Of the four people who protested on the field during the World Cup soccer final in Moscow, one is now in intensive care and another spent part of the week in a jail cell ... Russian law enforcement strived to present a tolerant image during the World Cup, and ignored rules which usually ban unauthorized public gatherings and drinking....

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Two months after World Cup final, Russia police no longer relaxed

Winston-Salem Journal 17 Sep 2018

MOSCOW — Of the four people who protested on the field during the World Cup soccer final in Moscow, one is now in intensive care and another spent part of the week in a jail cell ... Russian law enforcement strived to present a tolerant image during the World Cup, and ignored rules which ban unauthorized public gatherings and drinking ... The government launched its widely unpopular pension reform on June 14, the day the World Cup began....

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Never given up hope of playing for Australia again: James Faulkner

Cricket Country 16 Sep 2018

With the World Cup approximately eight months away, Faulkner is keen on getting his international career back on track ... Having picked up 10 wickets in the World Cup, Faulkner also played a vital role in Australia’s quarter-final run at the 2016 World Cup ... “I’d love to be back here helping us retain our World Cup ... Cricket World Cup James Faulkner Lancashire Melbourne Stars Tasmania....

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Hopeful of playing for Australia again: James Faulkner

Sify 16 Sep 2018

Faulkner, who had played a crucial role in Australia's victory in the last edition of the cricket World Cup, also expressed the desire to be a part of the national side that would go on to defend their prestigious title, next year ... here helping us retain our World Cup....

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Poison fear for Pussy Riot man

Hong Kong Standard 16 Sep 2018

Verzilov's collapse came after he had served a 15-day jail sentence along with other Pussy Riot members for invading the pitch during the World Cup final in July to highlight Russian ......

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Anti-Kremlin Activist Treated in Berlin for Suspected Poisoning

Voa News 16 Sep 2018

His collapse Tuesday followed a 15-day sentence he served with Nikulshina and two other members of the band for storming the soccer field during the World Cup final in July to highlight Russian ......

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Russian punk band activist in Berlin hospital after 'murder bid'

Gulf Daily News 16 Sep 2018

World News. Sun, 16 Sep 2018. AFP. Berlin ... Pyotr Verzilov, who has both Canadian and Russian citizenship, was admitted to a clinic in Moscow on Tuesday after falling ill following a court hearing ... Verzilov's collapse on Tuesday came after he and Nikulshina had served a 15-day jail sentence along with two other 'Pussy Riot' members for invading the pitch during the World Cup final in July to highlight Russian police abuses ... we're in Berlin....

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photo: AP / Alexander Zemlianichenko

FILE. In this Tuesday, July 31, 2018 file photo, Pyotr Verzilov, a member of the feminist protest group Pussy Riot, gestures as he escorted to the courtroom in Moscow, Russia. Russian news reports say Verzilov, a member of Russian punk protest group Pussy Riot, has been hospitalized in grave condition for what could be a possible poisoning.

Pussy Riot activist in Berlin hospital after 'murder bid'

The Jakarta Post 16 Sep 2018

A member of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot was flown to a Berlin hospital overnight after a suspected poisoning, with his estranged wife saying Sunday it may have been attempted murder.  ... Verzilov's collapse on Tuesday came after he and Nikulshina had served a 15-day jail sentence along with two other Pussy Riot members for invading the pitch during the World Cup final in July to highlight Russian police abuses. ... ....

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Captains say cricket’s Asia Cup will give 2019 World Cup pointers

The Siasat Daily 15 Sep 2018

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will have an eye fixed firmly on the 2018 World Cup when they get the Asia Cup underway in Dubai on Saturday ... Sharma said although a lot cricket is to be played between now and the World Cup, to be held in England between May 30 to July 15 next year, the Asia Cup can help in the build-up ... All the teams and players have a great opportunity to do well and stake claims for the World Cup squad.”....

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