Relatives attend a farewell ceremony for Soviet and Russian football striker and coach Nikita Simonyan, who died at the age of 99 on November 24, before his funeral at the Lukoil Arena in Moscow, Russia. A four-time Soviet Union champion, Simonyan played for Spartak Moscow, winning the USSR Cup twice and becoming the club's all-time top scorer with 160 goals. In 1956, he earned an Olympic gold medal as part of the Soviet national team at the Melbourne Games.27.11.2025#9057278
A couple attends their wedding ceremony at the Volgograd Arena stadium in Volgograd, Russia. Newlyweds can use the new outdoor wedding ceremony service, launched in Volgograd and held in 14 unique locations across the city: at the Volgograd Arena stadium, in theaters, on the embankment, in the planetarium or in an ancient dungeon.24.10.2025#9032551
A couple attends their wedding ceremony at the Volgograd Arena stadium in Volgograd, Russia. Newlyweds can use the new outdoor wedding ceremony service, launched in Volgograd and held in 14 unique locations across the city: at the Volgograd Arena stadium, in theaters, on the embankment, in the planetarium or in an ancient dungeon.24.10.2025#9032540
People play football during the Moscow Fitness festival at the outdoor arena of the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.29.06.2025#8955085
Supporters of the Georgian opposition play football outside the parliament building to remind everyone that the only presidential candidate, Mikheil Kavelashvili, is a former football player, during mass protests against the government's decision to elect a president, in Tbilisi, Georgia. On December 14, for the first time in Georgia's history, the president will be chosen by an electoral college in parliament, rather than by popular vote.14.12.2024#8828373
Spartak's fans catch a kicked-out ball in the stands during the Russian Premier League soccer match between Spartak Moscow and Krasnodar in Moscow, Russia.11.05.2024#8680499
Anastasia Mishina and Aleksandr Galliamov perform during the Open Gala Programs Competition, in Moscow, Russia.18.03.2023#8393519
A player is pictured during the Beach Soccer World Cup group stage match between Paraguay and Japan, in Moscow, Russia.19.08.2021#6627650
Fans watch a broadcasting of the Euro 2020 group stage soccer match between Belgium and Russia at the football village, in St. Petersburg, Russia.12.06.2021#6571503
A participant pushes a robot's button at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. 25.02.2019#5794892
Russia's players run during the national soccer team's training session ahead of the friendly match against Germany, at the Novogorsk training base, outside Moscow, Russia, November 12, 2018. Russia will play against Germany at the Red Bull arena in Leipzig on November 15, 2018. 12.11.2018#5697719
Russia's Ari laces up his shoe during the national soccer team's training session ahead of the friendly match against Germany, at the Novogorsk training base, outside Moscow, Russia, November 12, 2018. Russia will play against Germany at the Red Bull arena in Leipzig on November 15, 2018. 12.11.2018#5697611
Russia’s head coach Stanislav Cherchesov watches his players during a national soccer team's training session ahead of Nations League match against Turkey at the Novogorsk training base, outside Moscow, Russia, September 3, 2018.03.09.2018#5625138
Russia's Egor Sorokin plays with a ball during a national soccer team's training session ahead of Nations League match against Turkey at the Novogorsk training base, outside Moscow, Russia, September 3, 2018.03.09.2018#5625139
Russia's Egor Sorokin, left, and Georgi Dzhikiya warm up during a national soccer team's training session ahead of Nations League match against Turkey at the Novogorsk training base, outside Moscow, Russia, September 3, 2018.03.09.2018#5625127
Russia’s head coach Stanislav Cherchesov walks during a national soccer team's training session at the Novogorsk training base, outside Moscow, Russia, September 3, 2018.03.09.2018#5625113
Russia's players run during a national soccer team's training session ahead of Nations League match against Turkey at the Novogorsk training base, outside Moscow, Russia, September 3, 2018.03.09.2018#5625092
Russia's players run during a national soccer team's training session ahead of Nations League match against Turkey at the Novogorsk training base, outside Moscow, Russia, September 3, 2018.03.09.2018#5625154
Russia's players run during a national soccer team's training session ahead of Nations League match against Turkey at the Novogorsk training base, outside Moscow, Russia, September 3, 2018.03.09.2018#5625158
Russia’s head coach Stanislav Cherchesov watches his players during a national soccer team's training session ahead of Nations League match against Turkey at the Novogorsk training base, outside Moscow, Russia, September 3, 2018.03.09.2018#5625160
Russia's goalkeeper Marinato Guilherme warms up during a national soccer team's training session ahead of Nations League match against Turkey at the Novogorsk training base, outside Moscow, Russia, September 3, 2018.03.09.2018#5625168
Russia's goalkeeper holds a ball during a national soccer team's training session ahead of Nations League match against Turkey at the Novogorsk training base, outside Moscow, Russia, September 3, 2018.03.09.2018#5625191
Russia's goalkeeper Anton Shunin holds a ball during a national soccer team's training session ahead of Nations League match against Turkey at the Novogorsk training base, outside Moscow, Russia, September 3, 2018.03.09.2018#5625179
Russia's Ruslan Kambolov holds a ball during a national soccer team's training session ahead of Nations League match against Turkey at the Novogorsk training base, outside Moscow, Russia, September 3, 2018.03.09.2018#5625184
Russia's Ruslan Kambolov plays with a ball during a national soccer team's training session ahead of Nations League match against Turkey at the Novogorsk training base, outside Moscow, Russia, September 3, 2018.03.09.2018#5625186
Russia's goalkeeper Marinato Guilherme warms up during a national soccer team's training session ahead of Nations League match against Turkey at the Novogorsk training base, outside Moscow, Russia, September 3, 2018.03.09.2018#5625169
Russia’s goalkeeper prepares for a national soccer team's training session ahead of Nations League match against Turkey at the Novogorsk training base, outside Moscow, Russia, September 3, 2018.03.09.2018#5625192
Russia's Elmir Nabiullin, right, smiles before a national soccer team's training session ahead of Nations League match against Turkey at the Novogorsk training base, outside Moscow, Russia, September 3, 2018.03.09.2018#5625193
Russia's Artyom Dzyuba arrives for a national soccer team's training session ahead of Nations League match against Turkey at the Novogorsk training base, outside Moscow, Russia, September 3, 2018.03.09.2018#5625171
Soccer balls lie on a pitch prepared for Russia's national soccer team's training session ahead of Nations League match against Turkey at the Novogorsk training base, outside Moscow, Russia, September 3, 2018.03.09.2018#5625199
Russia's Konstantin Rausch, centre, arrives for a national soccer team's training session ahead of Nations League match against Turkey at the Novogorsk training base, outside Moscow, Russia, September 3, 2018.03.09.2018#5625151
Soccer fan cheers waiting for the start of the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and Japan at the Rostov Arena, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, July 2, 2018.02.07.2018#5574616
A 4-meter-tall improvized sculpture made by local entusiasts is put on display at outskirts of Kazan, Russia, June 18, 2018.18.06.2018#5540675
A 4-meter-tall improvized sculpture made by local entusiasts is put on display at outskirts of Kazan, Russia, June 18, 2018.18.06.2018#5540667
A 4-meter-tall improvized sculpture made by local entusiasts is put on display at outskirts of Kazan, Russia, June 18, 2018.18.06.2018#5540665
A 4-meter-tall improvized sculpture made by local entusiasts casts a shadow at outskirts of Kazan, Russia, June 18, 2018.18.06.2018#5540662
A 4-meter-tall improvized sculpture made by local entusiasts is put on display at outskirts of Kazan, Russia, June 18, 2018.18.06.2018#5540678
A 4-meter-tall improvized sculpture made by local entusiasts is put on display at outskirts of Kazan, Russia, June 18, 2018.18.06.2018#5540663
A 4-meter-tall improvized sculpture made by local entusiasts is put on display at outskirts of Kazan, Russia, June 18, 2018.18.06.2018#5540651
Spain's head coach Fernando Hierro listens to the questions during a news conference before national soccer team's training session in Sochi, Russia, June 14, 2018.14.06.2018#5531466
Former Brazilian soccer star Ronaldo and official mascot of the World Cup 2018 Zabivaka the wolf perform during the opening ceremony before the start of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Russia and Saudi Arabia at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, June 14, 2018.14.06.2018#5532150
Egypt’s head coach Hector Raul Cuper listens to the questions during a news conference before national soccer team's training session in Yekaterinburg, Russia, June 14, 2018. 14.06.2018#5530230
Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya poses during special launch of the World Cup at the United Nations headquarters in New York, USA. The World Cup take place in 11 cities across Russia.14.06.2018#5532367
From left: Colombia's Wilmar Barrios, Johan Mojica, and Christian Zapata play with a ball during Columbia's national soccer team's training session at the Sviyaga stadium in Kazan, Russia, June 14, 2018.14.06.2018#5529925
Boys play football during the World Cup Fans Festival in Yekaterinburg, Russia, June 12, 2018. The World Cup will start on June 14 and take place in 11 cities across Russia.12.06.2018#5527155
Referee Nestor Pitana blows a whistle during a training session ahead of the World Cup at the RZD Arena stadium in Moscow, Russia, June 12, 2018. The World Cup 2018 will start on June 14 and take place in 11 cities across Russia.12.06.2018#5527058
Serbia's national soccer team players play with a ball during a training session ahead of the World Cup at the Baltia training base in Svetlogorsk, Russia, on Monday, June 11, 2018. The World Cup 2018 will start on June 14 and take place in 11 cities across Russia.11.06.2018#5526650
Saudi Arabia's goalkeeper Mohammed Alowais, left, and Mohammed Alsahlawi struggle for a ball during Saudi Arabia's national soccer team's training session ahead of the World Cup at the Petrovsky Stadium, in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sunday, June 10, 2018. The World Cup 2018 will start on June 14 and take place in 11 cities across Russia.10.06.2018#5525343
Saudi Arabia's players struggle for a ball during Saudi Arabia's national soccer team's training session ahead of the World Cup at the Petrovsky Stadium, in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sunday, June 10, 2018. The World Cup 2018 will start on June 14 and take place in 11 cities across Russia.10.06.2018#5525345
Saudi Arabia's goalkeeper Yasser Almosailem catches a ball during Saudi Arabia's national soccer team's training session ahead of the World Cup at the Petrovsky Stadium, in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sunday, June 10, 2018. The World Cup 2018 will start on June 14 and take place in 11 cities across Russia.10.06.2018#5525358
Saudi Arabia's national soccer team players struggle for a ball during a training session ahead of the World Cup at the Petrovsky Stadium, in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sunday, June 10, 2018. The World Cup 2018 will start on June 14 and take place in 11 cities across Russia.10.06.2018#5525360
Saudi Arabia's head coach Juan Antonio Pizzi directs his players during Saudi Arabia's national soccer team's training session ahead of the World Cup at the Petrovsky Stadium, in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sunday, June 10, 2018. The World Cup 2018 will start on June 14 and take place in 11 cities across Russia.10.06.2018#5525324
Saudi Arabia's Salem Aldawsari, centre, heads a ball during Saudi Arabia's national soccer team's training session ahead of the World Cup at the Petrovsky Stadium, in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sunday, June 10, 2018. The World Cup 2018 will start on June 14 and take place in 11 cities across Russia.10.06.2018#5525349
Saudi Arabia's staff member walks during Saudi Arabia's national soccer team's training session ahead of the World Cup at the Petrovsky Stadium, in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sunday, June 10, 2018. The World Cup 2018 will start on June 14 and take place in 11 cities across Russia.10.06.2018#5525350
Saudi Arabia's national soccer team players struggle for a ball during a training session ahead of the World Cup at the Petrovsky Stadium, in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sunday, June 10, 2018. The World Cup 2018 will start on June 14 and take place in 11 cities across Russia.10.06.2018#5525352
Saudi Arabia's players struggle for a ball during Saudi Arabia's national soccer team's training session ahead of the World Cup at the Petrovsky Stadium, in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sunday, June 10, 2018. The World Cup 2018 will start on June 14 and take place in 11 cities across Russia.10.06.2018#5525340
Saudi Arabia's player heads the ball during Saudi Arabia's national soccer team's training session ahead of the World Cup at the Petrovsky Stadium, in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sunday, June 10, 2018. The World Cup 2018 will start on June 14 and take place in 11 cities across Russia.10.06.2018#5525301
Saudi Arabia's goalkeeper Yasser Almosailem catches a ball during Saudi Arabia's national soccer team's training session ahead of the World Cup at the Petrovsky Stadium, in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sunday, June 10, 2018. The World Cup 2018 will start on June 14 and take place in 11 cities across Russia.10.06.2018#5525295
