Putin says attacks on Mutko made it impossible to sack him

IMAGE: Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko. Photograph: Sergei Karpukhin/Files/Reuters President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday it had been impossible to sack Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko,......

Defiant Putin welcomes World Cup as Russia win

'The main victory is already won,' it said, praising an organisational effort in which a dozen stadiums have been built IMAGE: Russia President Vladimir Putin. Photograph: Christian......

Sports Shorts: FIFA unveils Yashin-themed poster for 2018 FIFA World Cup

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday IMAGE: Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko attends a ceremony unveiling the Official Poster for the 2018 FIFA World......

Move over Qatar, workers exploited at Russia's WC venues

IMAGE: General views of the Spartak Stadium during a media tour of Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup venues at Spartak Stadium on July 9, 2015 in Moscow. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images......

Russia banned from 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

IOC finds evidence of “unprecedented systematic manipulation” of the anti-doping system. To protect “innocent athletes” the door has been left open for Russians to compete......