Stosur, Ivanovic star attractions in Kremlin Cup
September 7th, 2012 - 4:14 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Sep 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) World No. 7 Samantha Stosur and former French Open champion Ana Ivanovic are to headline the Kremlin Cup in Moscow next month.Besides Stosur, this year's ... Read more...
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Fans want Michael Jackson monument in Moscow
August 30th, 2012 - 3:35 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian fans of Michael Jackson are collecting money to unveil a three-metre-tall monument to the late King of Pop.The project's curator, Svetlana Larina, said ... Read more...
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Arshavin jeers distracted Russia: Capello
August 16th, 2012 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian fans jeering Andrei Arshavin distracted the Russian team and surprised new coach Fabio Capello, the ex-England boss said.Capello's first game in charge of ... Read more...
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Polish court to hear appeals by jailed Russian fans
July 10th, 2012 - 2:57 pm ICT by IANS
Warsaw, July 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A court in Warsaw will hold hearings Tuesday on the appeal by three Russian football fans jailed in Poland on charges of hooliganism during Euro ... Read more...
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Seven Russian fans remain in Polish custody
July 3rd, 2012 - 7:44 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Seven Russian football supporters remain in the custody of Polish police from the two dozen detained during Euro 2012 clashes in Poland last month, the ... Read more...
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UEFA fines Russia and Spain over racism
June 29th, 2012 - 9:23 pm ICT by IANS
Nyon (Switzerland), June 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian and Spanish football federations have been fined 30,000 and 20,000 euros respectively for racist chanting by their fans at Euro 2012, UEFA ... Read more...
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UEFA proceeds English FA over fans’ pitch invasion
June 17th, 2012 - 9:15 pm ICT by IANS
Donetsk, June 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the English Football Association (FA) over an attempt to invade the pitch after England's last game against Sweden.Danny Welbeck's ... Read more...
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Alleged Polish hooligan leader detained: Police
June 16th, 2012 - 10:25 pm ICT by IANS
Warsaw, June 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Warsaw police have arrested the suspected ringleader of the Polish attacks on Russian fans at Euro 2012 football championship, spokesman Maciej Karczynski said Saturday.More than ... Read more...
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Euro 2012: Russian midfielder Dzagoev asks fans to behave
June 16th, 2012 - 8:00 am ICT by IANS
Warsaw, June 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian football fans must behave themselves to avoid harming the team's chances of qualifying for Euro 2016, midfielder Alan Dzagoev has said.Russia received a suspended ... Read more...
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Racial abuse reported against Balotelli at Euro 2012
June 16th, 2012 - 7:50 am ICT by IANS
Poznan (Poland), June 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) As many as 500 Croatian fans shouted monkey chants at Italy striker Mario Balotelli and evidence has been passed to UEFA, according to the ... Read more...
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Moscow tightens security for Polish embassy
June 16th, 2012 - 7:11 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow police have stepped up security at the Polish embassy in connection with fighting and rumours of further clashes between Russian and Polish football fans ... Read more...
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Rowdy Russian fans head for Warsaw
June 15th, 2012 - 8:05 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Swaying slightly and smelling strongly of alcohol, the fan slammed his brand new running shoes onto the counter at a downtown Moscow sports shop. "I'm ... Read more...
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Polish president slams hooliganism at Euro 2012
June 15th, 2012 - 8:36 am ICT by IANS
Warsaw, June 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Violent behaviour by Polish football fans has tarnished the country's image and spoiled the festive atmosphere of the Euro 2012 championship, Poland's President Bronislaw Komorowski ... Read more...
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Russian Football Union to appeal UEFA fines
June 14th, 2012 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 14 (IANS) The Russian Football Union (RFU) said Thursday it would appeal harsh punishments from the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) for Russian fans' behaviour during the ... Read more...
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Putin reminds Polish PM of football host responsibility
June 14th, 2012 - 8:06 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin reminded Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland's responsibility as a country co-hosting the Euro 2012 for the security of football ... Read more...
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Euro 2012: Russia fined 120,000 euros for crowd trouble
June 14th, 2012 - 5:17 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's football authorities have been fined 120,000 euros (around $151,000) and given a suspended six-point deduction for crowd disturbances involving its fans at their opening ... Read more...
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Russia calls on Poland to prevent more football violence
June 13th, 2012 - 9:07 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia hopes Poland will take action to prevent future clashes between football fans, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.A march by thousands of Russian fans ... Read more...
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Over 180 arrested in Warsaw football clashes: Police (Lead)
June 13th, 2012 - 8:48 pm ICT by IANS
Warsaw, June 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) More than 180 people have been arrested over clashes involving Polish and Russian football fans, Warsaw police said Wednesday.Violence flared during a march through the ... Read more...
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Poland sees no threat to ties with Russia because of Euro 2012 mayhem
June 13th, 2012 - 8:09 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 13 (IANS) Street clashes between Russian and Polish football fans in Warsaw would not threaten political relations between the two countries, the Polish Ambassador to Moscow said Wednesday."There ... Read more...
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Warsaw clashes instigated by locals: Polish ambassador
June 13th, 2012 - 5:50 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Poland's Ambassador in Russia Wojciech Zajaczkowski Wednesday said violence which flared at a march by Russian fans in the Polish capital Warsaw Tuesday was instigated ... Read more...
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Euro 2012: Over 100 arrested in Warsaw clashes
June 13th, 2012 - 5:33 am ICT by IANS
Warsaw, June 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) More than 100 people have been arrested after violence flared at a march of Russian fans in the Polish capital Warsaw, police said.The violence broke ... Read more...
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Euro 2012: At least 56 arrested after Warsaw clashes (Lead)
June 13th, 2012 - 1:29 am ICT by IANS
Warsaw, June 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A total of 56 people have been arrested after violence flared at a march of Russian fans in the Polish capital here Tuesday.The violence broke ... Read more...
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Russian fans clash with Polish police
June 13th, 2012 - 12:42 am ICT by IANS
Warsaw, June 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Polish riot police on Tuesday fired warning shots into the air after two people were injured in violence at a march of Russian fans in ... Read more...
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Euro 2012: Irish fans fill stadiums in Poland
June 12th, 2012 - 8:36 pm ICT by IANS
Poland, June 12 (IANS) Irish fans are all over Euro 2012 stadiums in Poland, notwithstanding their 3-1 defeat to Croatia in the opener.According to data from PL.2012, the organising body ... Read more...
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UEFA must punish Russian FA over flare: Polish FA
June 11th, 2012 - 10:56 pm ICT by IANS
Warsaw, June 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian Football Union (RFU) should be fined heavily after fans hurled a flare onto the pitch in its 4-1 win over the Czech Republic ... Read more...
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I expected more from the Poles: Russia’s Izmailov
June 11th, 2012 - 7:36 pm ICT by IANS
Warsaw, June 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) On the eve of Russia's potentially explosive clash with co-hosts Poland, Russia midfielder Marat Izmailov Monday said he had expected more of the Poles in ... Read more...
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Euro 2012 racism claims nonsense: Russian minister
June 10th, 2012 - 9:07 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Reports that Russian fans racially abused a black player during their team's Euro 2012 match against the Czech Republic are "nonsense", Russian Sports Minister Vitaly ... Read more...
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Russian interior ministry confirms fans’ arrests
June 10th, 2012 - 9:07 pm ICT by IANS
Lviv (Ukraine), June 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian interior ministry Sunday confirmed the arrest of eight Russian football fans after brawls in two Polish cities hosting the Euro 2012 matches.Four ... Read more...
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Euro 2012: UEFA to probe Russian fans behaviour
June 10th, 2012 - 2:00 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian Football Union will face disciplinary proceedings by European soccer body UEFA following crowd disturbances and the use of pyrotechnics during and after Russia's ... Read more...
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A race in Moscow would benefit F1: Fisichella
June 6th, 2012 - 7:29 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Formula One race on the streets of Moscow would be excellent for the sport and its Russian fans, three-time race winner Giancarlo Fisichella said ... Read more...
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Russia can be world champions in 2018: Platini
January 21st, 2012 - 3:07 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Jan 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's national football team has what it takes to win its home World Cup in 2018, UEFA president Michel Platini has said.The world's most prestigious ... Read more...
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Russians may fly for free to Euro 2012: Putin
January 20th, 2012 - 3:05 am ICT by IANS
St. Petersburg, Jan 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian football fans deserve to have free flights to the 2012 UEFA European football championship matches to be held later this year in Ukraine ... Read more...
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Security preparations for Euro 2012 in final phase: Polish official
December 7th, 2011 - 4:55 pm ICT by IANS
Warsaw (Poland), Dec 7 (IANS) Preparations for ensuring security during the Euro 2012 football championship, co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine, are in the final phase, Poland's deputy Interior Minister Adam ... Read more...
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When fans ’scared’ Catherine Zeta-Jones
July 22nd, 2010 - 5:56 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 22 (ANI): Catherine Zeta-Jones was left terrified when fans followed her during a recent trip to Russia.The actress was in St Petersburg during a holiday with her actor husband Michael ... Read more...
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t.A.T.u. singer Yulia Volkova becomes a second-time mum
December 28th, 2007 - 7:14 pm ICT by admin
Washington , Dec 28 (ANI): The t.A.T.u. star Yulia Volkova has given birth to her second child, a baby boy, in her native Russia .The All The Things She Said singer and ... Read more...
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