The Russian State Duma has introduced legislation that will see tougher punishments handed out to spectators for disorder at the 2018 World Cup and 2017 Confederations Cup.
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Russia 2018 Targets Green Stadiums
With the aim to continue to foster green building standards at FIFA World Cup stadiums, the 2018 Local Organising Committee (LOC) hosted a workshop to discuss current practices of green building standards application, best practices for innovative design solutions and aspects of stadium management and operation after certification. The event was attended by environmental protection experts, representatives of design organizations, developers as well as regional environmental authorities, FIFA.com reports.
Iceland Baby Boom After Euro 2016 England Triumph
The small island nation obviously celebrated their historic knockout victory in style.
Iceland has experienced an unusual birth rate spike just nine months after its national football team’s victory over England at Euro 2016, which sent them into the tournament’s quarter-final stage for the first time in their history.
Nigeria’s Future In 5 Promising Premier League Stars
Nigeria failed to qualify for February’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, meaning these promising Premier League stars will remain with their clubs during the international tournament this February.
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Nicklas Bendtner In Quotes And Pictures
Nottingham Forest have signed former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner, these are his finest moments in quotes and pictures.
El Salvador Captain Reveals Match Fixing Approach At Press Conference
The El Salvador Football Association has confirmed the national team’s players were offered financial incentives before Tuesday’s World Cup 2018 qualifying game against Canada.
The Disgrace of Gijon: German and Austrian Anschluss Annexes Algeria
In order for both teams to progress to the knockout stages, one of the most blatant examples of match fixing went unpunished at the 1982 World Cup when Germany met Austria in their final group game.
Guatemala’s Ruiz Breaks World Cup Qualifying Scoring Record
Guatemala’s Carlos Ruiz has become the highest scorer in World Cup qualifying history after netting five goals in his final international appearance.
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San Marino Keeper Still Relishing International Role
Aldo Junior Simoncini has spent the majority of his career in the lower reaches of the Italian football system. At international level however the goalkeeper has amassed 52 caps for his country, San Marino where he has come up against some of the biggest names in the world. Continue reading
Ali Daei: The Greatest International Goalscorer Of All Time
The only man to have scored a century of international goals, Ali Daei’s record eclipses even the greatest players to have played the game making him the most prolific goalscorer ever.
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