Former host Russia frozen out as World Cup begins in Qatar | AP News
One Likely Winner of the FIFA World Cup? Putin
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Russia's 2018 World Cup run is over, but Putin — and dictators everywhere — are still big winners at mega-sports events
Putin Already Won in Hosting Russia 2018: The FIFA World Cup and Sport Diplomacy | Royal United Services Institute
World Cup 2018: World Cup to bankrupt Russia say Putin's political opponents | The Independent | The Independent
Qatar's emir praises Vladimir Putin for World Cup support – POLITICO
The World Cup was the only thing that mattered to Putin | CNN
Pussy Riot claims responsibility for dramatic on-field protest during World Cup 2018 final - ABC News
Opinion | The Hidden (and Not So Hidden) Politics of the 2018 World Cup - The New York Times
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President Vladimir Putin 'proud' of Russia's handling of FIFA World Cup 2018
World Cup 2018 questions: why is the tournament being held in Russia?
2018 FIFA World Cup - Wikipedia
The 2018 World Cup will only shed more light on corruption in Russia - Macleans.ca
World Cup 2018: Vladimir Putin gets soccer shirt from Croatian President - India Today
Putin: World Cup triggered millions of cyberattacks on Russia – POLITICO
 "Vladimir Putin's Umbrella Steals The Show At World Cup Final")
Vladimir Putin's Umbrella Steals The Show At World Cup Final
Putin says World Cup has broken stereotypes about Russia | Africanews
Russian officials say Fifa scandal will not affect 2018 World Cup preparations | Fifa | The Guardian
Russia has become a sporting pariah at last | openDemocracy
Russia to grant visa-free entrance to Fan ID holders till year end: Putin - Xinhua | English.news.cn
Is Putin the big winner of the Fifa World Cup? | eurotopics.net
Vladimir Putin welcomes football fans before World Cup 2018 - YouTube
Conversation with 2018 FIFA World Cup volunteers • President of Russia
Will Ukraine Be the Ultimate Loser of Putin's World Cup? - Atlantic Council
Putin, FIFA head send World Cup trophy on Russian tour - CGTN
