Putin Officially Opens World Cup In Russia

Muhammad Rameez Published June 14, 2018 | 08:54 PM

Putin officially opens World Cup in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin officially opened the World Cup on Thursday at a ceremony in Moscow's 80,000-seat Luzhniki Stadium.

Moscow, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 14th Jun, 2018 ) :Russian President Vladimir Putin officially opened the World Cup on Thursday at a ceremony in Moscow's 80,000-seat Luzhniki Stadium.

Minutes before host nation Russia kicked off against Saudi Arabia in the first match of the tournament, Putin said: "I congratulate all of you at the start of the most important championship in the world."

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