World Cup 2018 host, Russia has kicked off the World Cup in style
today in their match against Saudi Arabia. The host country scored an
early against Saudi Arabia in front of an ecstatic crowd in Moscow after
President Vladimir Putin officially declared the tournament open.
Following a performance from British pop star Robbie Williams,
Putin told the 80,000 crowd at the Luzhniki Stadium: “I congratulate all
of you at the start of the most important championship in the world.”
“Love for football unites the entire world in one team, regardless of
people’s language or ideology.”
Maiden goals by Yuri Gazinskiy and Denis Cheryshev give the hosts a
dream start and the match ended with Russia beating Saudi Arabia 5
goals to nil.
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