Other LGBT football fans who have attended international tournaments say they have no intention of visiting a country notorious for anti-gay laws
They showed superstars such as Lionel Messi and Neymar dressed in the frighteningly familiar orange suits used for videotaped executions
There won't be an "Oranje" army in Russia, because the Dutch failed to qualify
The sold-out game in Jerusalem that had been due to take place on Saturday was hotly opposed by Palestinians
Del Piero hopes the 2018 World Cup can be Messi's World Cup
Gareth Southgate's men will look to end their 52 years wait to win a major tournament since the 1966 World Cup
Under a new manager, Japan looks to wriggle through a tricky group
Portugal booked their ticket to Russia thanks in no small measure to Ronaldo and his 15 goals
Chelsea star Willian made it to the list after an impressive year with Chelsea, while his out of favour blues teammate David Luiz misses the bus to Russia after rarely playing this season.
Egypt's opening fixture in Group A is against Uruguay on June 15
The 38-year-old, who like Ramos is from the southwestern region of Andalusia, released his first album last year
The squad captained by Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner stopped Spain to a 1-1 draw in a friendly before World Cup
An entire generation of Egyptians were deprived of seeing the national team compete on the biggest stage.
The Nigeria Football Federation announced the final squad on their Twitter account
Serbia were comfortable in qualification and one of their star players Aleksandar Kolarov was excellent in crucial moments
Returning to the World Cup after 16 years, Senegal looks to advance from a group missing sure winners
Panama will have the oldest squad at the World Cup and will be physical with a defensive approach in their formation
'We expect the team to play with dignity, for them to show modern, interesting football, and to fight until the end' says Putin
Security measures have been stepped up in the cities hosting matches, with some business activities limited
Long-term absentees Mohamed Larbi, Karim Laribi and Ahmed Akaichi have been left out, along with Scotland-based Bilel Mohsni