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Euroviews. Penalty shootouts are unfair. Here’s how they could be fairer | View

Alternative designs for penalty shootouts could level the playing field during one of the most dramatic moments of the FIFA World Cup.

World

Football, music and gaming: meet the Middle East's upcoming talent

Competitors come in many forms, some are teams going toe-to-toe on a playing field whilst others pit their skills in digital arenas. Then there are those with no opponents, challenging themselves, and the status quo, in musical concert halls.

Sport

Croatia top Group D after 2-1 win over Iceland

Iceland and Croatia face off at the Rostov Arena in their final Group D games.

Europe Decoded

Iran goalkeeper's life story inspires fans in pursuit of their dreams

Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand topped World Cup talk on Monday evening after he saved a penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo. But it's his life story that has since inspired fans across the globe.

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Sport

Friendship and equality equals Football for Friendship

Five continents one ball: the sixth edition of the Football for Friendship program, implemented by Gazprom, this year got bigger. Young boys and girls, came to Moscow from 211 countries. Young international players were the ambassadors of football promoting values such as friendship, equality

Sport

Did you know this about the World Cup's 32 teams?

From giants to potential giant-killers, the lowdown on all 32 countries competing in Russia.

Mexico

Mexico World Cup celebrations trigger earthquake sensors

Fans literally shook the earth after their team scored in the 1-0 victory against Germany.

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Les Bleus and Socceroos' fans mingle

Australian and French fans arrived at the Kazan Arena on Saturday to see the Socceroos taking on Les Bleus.

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Iceland practise their Viking clap

Iceland fans made the most of their reputation as fiery Vikings on Saturday, practising their thunderous "Viking clap" ahead of their World Cup match in Moscow.

World

MENA women in sports are levelling the playing field

Women in the Middle East and North Africa are hurdling over stereotypes in sports. Inspire Middle East met up with four women from different countries in the region to see up close and personal how they are redefining what it means to be an Arab sportswoman.

Sport

Football for Friendship: the social project with long term goals

Euronews follows the F4F project in Moscow which brings together kids from 211 different countries and regions.

Russia

Who does Fifa think will win the World Cup?

Do you know who makes the official football top 10 list?

Sport

Hundreds of children from around the globe visit World Cup with F4F

Kids from more than 211 countries and regions attended the opening match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup as part of the Football for Friendship initiative.

Sport

World Cup 2018: Who do you think will win?

Tell us who you're backing to win the football competition.

South Africa

New Boks skipper Kolisi wants to inspire all South Africans

The 26-year-old loose forward was named as the first black test captain of the Boks for their home three-test series against England next month.

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South Korean taekwondo athletes perform for Pope

South Korean taekwondo athletes on Wednesday performed for Pope Francis after a planned show of Korean unity at the Vatican fell apart when the North pulled out at the last minute.

Sport

Coventry City v Exeter City: League 2 playoff

Sky Blues win promotion to League 1

Ukraine

Seven takeaways from the Champions League final

Seven takeaways from the Champions League final.

Russia

No FANS ID, no World Cup, say organisers

A ticket will not be enough for fans visiting Russia for the World Cup, each supporter will need to apply online for a FAN ID.

Sport

West Ham name Manuel Pellegrini as new manager

Manuel Pellegrini has appointed as the new manager at English Premier League side West Ham on Tuesday.