Tomsk scientists are designing the robotic Ronaldo in a quest for the best artificial player.
Rare outbreak of 'hooliganism' in build-up to FIFA World Cup leaves 30 year old father dead 'from cracked temple and broken neck’.
Tomsk student Ekaterina Bocharova, 21, wins competition against rival cat and tiger designs.
Players aimed to break stereotypes about what females can do - but their poses have caused a storm on social media.
Alex Miller, who has recently taken over Sibir FC, is pleased with new team and enjoys local Irish pubs.
Russians staying home for football festival while the country also sees as influx of visitors who might otherwise come to Thailand
Giant natural balls in the Franz Josef archipelago that leave scientists flummoxed.
Head teacher told talented football player that he looked like a member of Hitler Youth.
Six holy men summon players' ancestors, begging for support in the game against Spain.
One of the world's largest tin deposits - Pyrkakai - could be sold to business interests from China or Malaysia, reported 'Kommersant' newspaper.