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FIFA’s Infantino praises Russia’s efforts ahead of World Cup

By Reuters
24 May 2017   |   12:55 pm
FIFA's Infantino tours Russian stadium and receives assurances from Putin that the upcoming Confederations Cup and World Cup are on schedule.

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