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Russian spectators watch a training session by the Socceroo's at their training base, Stadium Trudovye Rezervy, in the lead up to their opening match against France in the FIFA 2018 World Cup match in Kazan, Russia, Monday, June 11, 2018. Australia's first training session at their World Cup base was held in front of up to 3000 spectators as part of an open fan day. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING

Out of my depth in Russia

MICHAEL McGuire now regrets he didn’t go on to finish Russian at uni. In between wandering in bemusement through cavernous train stations in Moscow, he’s figured out something we have in common with the Russkies … pessimism about our World Cup chances.

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Redemption? Russian hooligans locked up for World Cup

Around $14 billion has been spent on new and improved stadiums, the hooligans are being locked up, a friendly face is being put on. The World Cup is Vladimir Putin’s chance to put Russia on the global stage for all the right reasons.

Original URL: https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/journalists/michael-mcguire/page/85