Tag: FIFA World Cup

2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off; host nation Russia faces Saudi Arabia in opening match

By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service The highly anticipated FIFA World Cup begins tonight as the host nation Russia battles Saudi Arabia in Moscow’s 81,000-seater Luzhniki Stadium at 11:00 PM (GMT+8). Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are expected to be in attendance. The 21st edition of the World Cup will be hosted for the first time by Russia and will be played in 11 cities – Moscow, St. […]

Switzerland, Croatia qualify for 2018 FIFA World Cup

By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service Switzerland 0-0 Northern Ireland (1-0 agg.) Switzerland advances to next year’s World Cup in Russia with a 1-0 aggregate win over Northern Ireland after a pressure-packed 0-0 draw in the second leg of their World Cup Qualifier in Basel. The Northern Irish were in full attack mode from the onset. They increased the pressure against the home side in the second half and it almost paid off in the […]

Rio 2016 ceremonies to cost ten times less than London

The Rio 2016 opening and closing ceremonies are to cost ten times less than those in London 2012, according to the team of directors. The opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro next year will cost ten times less than those in London 2012, the team of directors announced on Tuesday (September 22) as the group met in the host city to discuss the plans, which still remain […]