Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin says there is no reason to be downbeat about interaction with international sports bodies
FIFA rejects Zelensky’s World Cup plea – CNN
FIFA has turned down a request by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky to make a video appearance before the World Cup final, CNN reports
Olympic chief holds call with ‘disappointed’ Zelensky
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky called for the continued isolation of Russian athletes during a call with Thomas Bach.
Tennis legend to be deported from UK – media
Retired tennis star Boris Becker is to be deported from the UK following his release from prison after serving time on financial charges
Boy killed in World Cup violence
A teenage boy died after being struck by a car as France and Morocco fans clashed in Montpellier following their World Cup semifinal
