25 Ma2018, 21:59

Nizhny Novogorod, a 'closed' city, is ready for a World Cup party





A sneak peak of episode 2 of Martin Ainstein's Russian odyssey takes him to World Cup host city Nizhny Novgorod, famous for its Matryoshka dolls. Editor's Note: This is the first in a series of essays profiling all of the cities set to host World Cup games this summer. Eliot Rothwell visited every venue to get a sense of how preparations were going and what the mood was like ahead of the tournament. NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia -- I spent the afternoon in driving hail on the east of side Nizhny Novgorod, watching two amateur teams, FK Uran and Dzerzhinsk TC, compete in the region's winter championships. The snow was piled high around the pitch... espnfc.com

Тюкавин выделил лучшего футболиста в составе сборной Чили

Ему запомнился защитник Гильермо Марипан.

Read more 15 November, 20:44

Pajor double ensures Barça revenge in Clásico romp over Madrid

Ewa Pajor scored twice on her first start in more than a month as Barcelona exacted Clásico revenge on Real Madrid in a 4-0 Liga F win on Saturday.

Read more 15 November, 20:33

Man City show they're the real deal in title race

In easing past Man United on derby day, City showed why they can end Chelsea's six-year WSL dominance.

Read more 15 November, 20:33

Belgium made to wait to clinch World Cup spot

Belgium was held to a 1-1 draw in Kazakhstan on Saturday and missed a chance to qualify for the World Cup.

Read more 15 November, 20:32