FIFA has turned down a request by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky to make a video appearance before the World Cup final, CNN reports Read Full Article at RT.com

Gianni Infantino says that the FIFA World Cup in Qatar has been the finest edition of the tournament ever at a press event Read Full Article at RT.com

President Emmanuel Macron reportedly wants some of France’s injured stars to join him in the stands at the World Cup final Read Full Article at RT.com

Lionel Messi will complete his trophy cabinet in Qatar if he finally wins the World Cup - the only major piece of silverware to elude him Read Full Article at RT.com

UFC star Arman Tsarukyan says that he will be the fighter to seize the title from Russian star Islam Makhachev Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian-born fighter Artem Lobov alleges Conor McGregor vowed to reward him for his efforts in securing a deal to distribute a whiskey brand Read Full Article at RT.com

Olympic figure skating champion Anna Shcherbakova and three-time gold medalist Aleksandr Bolshunov were among those honored Read Full Article at RT.com

UEFA’s right to block breakaway competitions such as the controversial European Super League is compatible with EU law, it has been argued Read Full Article at RT.com

The wife of American soccer reporter Grant Wahl has confirmed that her husband died after an aortic aneurysm ruptured Read Full Article at RT.com

Didier Deschamps says his side are taking precautions as an ‘unknown virus’ sweeps through the France squad ahead of the World Cup final Read Full Article at RT.com

A teenage boy died after being struck by a car as France and Morocco fans clashed in Montpellier following their World Cup semifinal Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian has trademarked a logo as he pursues the league’s all-time scoring record held by Wayne Gretzky Read Full Article at RT.com

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi told players from Monza that he would supply prostitutes to the team if they won a game Read Full Article at RT.com

Defending champions France are through to the World Cup final again after beating Morocco 2-0 Read Full Article at RT.com

The Ukrainian parliament has adopted a resolution on sanctions against Russian athletes including teenage figure skater Kamila Valieva Read Full Article at RT.com

The US State Department has commented on the purported connections between MMA fighters and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov Read Full Article at RT.com

German TV channel Welt has been criticized for accusing members of the Moroccan World Cup team of making a gesture supposedly linked to ISIS Read Full Article at RT.com

The WBA will reinstate Russian and Belarusian fighters to their boxing rankings with immediate effect Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian star Alexander Ovechkin scored his 800th NHL goal as he netted a hat-trick against the Chicago Blackhawks Read Full Article at RT.com

Lionel Messi says Argentina’s shock World Cup defeat to Saudi Arabia made the team ‘stronger’ and spurred them on at the tournament Read Full Article at RT.com

Lionel Messi became his country’s all-time top-scorer at the World Cup as his penalty goal helped Argentina into the final in Qatar Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian businessman Maxim Demin has sold his 100% per cent stake in Premier League club AFC Bournemouth Read Full Article at RT.com

Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis promised Alexander Ovechkin the team won’t rebuild as the Russian chases Wayne Gretzky’s goal record Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol has been recognized as the Fighter of the Year by the boxing commission Read Full Article at RT.com

Cristiano Ronaldo is intent on playing for Portugal despite his advancing years and World Cup pain, according to reports Read Full Article at RT.com

Brazil ace Neymar has been acquitted of fraud and corruption at the conclusion of his trial in Barcelona brought by Spanish prosecutors Read Full Article at RT.com

Doctors at the Sao Paulo hospital where Pele is being treated have provided an update on his health Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin refrained from making ‘hasty conclusions’ but noted the change in stance from US Olympic officials Read Full Article at RT.com

Two-time Olympic gold medalist David Rudisha has recalled a “scary episode” to Kenyan media after surviving a plane crash Read Full Article at RT.com

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has criticized Dana White after Magomed Ankalaev missed out on the light heavyweight championship Read Full Article at RT.com

World Aquatics president Husain Al-Musallam addressed Russian swimming potentially switching to Asian competitions ahead of Paris 2024 Read Full Article at RT.com

A second journalist has reportedly died covering the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, with the cause of his death currently unknown Read Full Article at RT.com

Alexander Ovechkin helped the Washington Capitals to a fourth straight victory and closed in on Gordie Howe with his latest goals on Sunday Read Full Article at RT.com

As the World Cup semifinals approach in Qatar, here are the key things you need to know about the contenders Read Full Article at RT.com

The US Olympic & Paralympic Committee has voiced support for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic games Read Full Article at RT.com