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WORLD CUP 2018

Robbie Williams to perform at World Cup opening ceremony

The Port Vale fan and former Take That star will perform at Moscow's Luzniki stadium as part of the World Cup 2018 opening ceremony on June 14.

English musician Robbie Williams celebrates after winning a England V Soccer Aid World XI charity football match for Soccer Aid for Unicef at Old Trafford in Manchester, northwest England on June 10, 2018.
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British pop star Robbie Williams will be the main guest at Thursday's World Cup opening ceremony at Moscow's Luzniki stadium.

Ahead of the inaugural Russia 2018 game as hosts Russia face juan Antonio Pizzi's Saudi Arabia, Williams will also be joined by Russian soprano Aida Garifullina for a one-off duet during his performance.

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Football fan Williams admitted to being “happy and excited” adding that his performance will be the fulfilment of a boyhood dream, promising an “unforgettable show”.