Robbie Williams and Ronaldo star in colourful opening ceremony as Russia kick off the World Cup in style
The FIFA World Cup began with a colourful opening ceremony headlined by British singer Robbie Williams, with Iker Casillas and Ronaldo making appearances.
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Russian model Natalia Vodianova and former Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas stand next to the World Cup trophy during the opening ceremony before the Russia 2018 World Cup Group A football match between Russia and Saudi Arabia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on 14 June, 2018. AFP
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Brazilian football legend Ronaldo waves during the Russia World Cup opening ceremony before the tournament’s first match between Russia and Saudi Arabia on 14 June, 2018 at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. AFP
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English singer Robbie Williams performs during the opening ceremony before the Russia 2018 World Cup Group A football match between Russia and Saudi Arabia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on 14 June, 2018. AFP
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Russian model, TV presenter and former Miss Russia, Victoria Lopyreva, takes part in the Russia World Cup opening ceremony before the tournament’s first match between Russia and Saudi Arabia on 14 June, 2018 at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. AFP
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Russian soprano Aida Garifullina performs during the opening ceremony before the Russia 2018 World Cup Group A football match between Russia and Saudi Arabia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on June 14, 2018. AFP
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Actresses sporting the colours of Russia and Saudi Arabia perform during the Russia World Cup opening ceremony before the tournament’s first match between Russia and Saudi Arabia on 14 June, 2018 at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. AFP
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Performers take part in the opening ceremony before the Russia 2018 World Cup Group A football match between Russia and Saudi Arabia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on 14 June, 2018. AFP
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A performer juggles with footballs during the Opening Ceremony before the the Russia 2018 World Cup Group A football match between Russia and Saudi Arabia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on 14 June, 2018. AFP
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