The Russian FIFA World Cup was opened in Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, on Thursday afternoon– and left most scratching their heads.
In sharp contrast to South Africa’s 2010 opening spectacular, the Russian opening only lasted 15 minutes, and had little to write home about.
It featured British singer-songwriter Robbie Williams performing some of his most successful singles including ‘Let Me Entertain You’, ‘Feel’ and ‘Angels’.
