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FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia's Putin among leaders to attend World Cup final

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FIFA World Cup 2018:  Russia's Putin among leaders to attend World Cup final
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Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the World Cup final between France and Croatia in Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday, the Kremlin said in a statement. FIFA World Cup 2018:  Russia's Putin among leaders to attend World Cup final Putin will be joined by several world leaders, including France's Emmanuel Macron, Croatian Prime Minister Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani of Qatar, where sport's largest event will next be held in 2022. Non-political guests will include 100-metre world record holder Usain Bolt and Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger. FIFA World Cup 2018:  Russia's Putin among leaders to attend World Cup final Beset by delays in finishing stadiums and infrastructure in the build up to the tournament -- and amid fears of the type of racism or hooliganism that has plagued the Russian game in recent decades -- the World Cup is roundly being viewed as a huge success for Russia. FIFA president Gianni Infantino, whose organisation has been dogged by allegations of corruption and impropriety, said Friday that Russia 2018 had been the "best World Cup ever", adding that the whole world "fell in love with Russia" for hosting the tournament. (AFP) -
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