Opinion | The Hidden (and Not So Hidden) Politics of the 2018 World Cup - The New York Times
 "Vladimir Putin's Umbrella Steals The Show At World Cup Final")
Vladimir Putin's Umbrella Steals The Show At World Cup Final
Russian officials say Fifa scandal will not affect 2018 World Cup preparations | Fifa | The Guardian
Russia's 2018 World Cup run is over, but Putin — and dictators everywhere — are still big winners at mega-sports events
The 2018 World Cup will only shed more light on corruption in Russia - Macleans.ca
How Russia won the World Cup | World Cup | The Guardian
One Likely Winner of the FIFA World Cup? Putin
Amid the World Cup, Vladimir Putin scores some diplomatic goals | CNN
Vladimir Putin welcomes football fans before World Cup 2018 - YouTube
Putin Already Won in Hosting Russia 2018: The FIFA World Cup and Sport Diplomacy | Royal United Services Institute
Putin, FIFA head send World Cup trophy on Russian tour - CGTN
World Cup 2018: Conor McGregor sparks controversy with Putin photo - BBC News
Pussy Riot claims responsibility for dramatic on-field protest during World Cup 2018 final - ABC News
History will judge IOC and Fifa as opportunistic hypocrites over Russia | Sport politics | The Guardian
Is Putin the big winner of the Fifa World Cup? | eurotopics.net
 "President Vladimir Putin 'proud' of Russia's handling of FIFA World Cup 2018")
President Vladimir Putin 'proud' of Russia's handling of FIFA World Cup 2018
Did “Putin's World Cup” Pack a Geopolitical Punch? | Geopolitical Monitor
Russia, Soccer and a Line Drawn Too Late - The New York Times
World Cup 2018: Putin wanted it, and got it, whatever the cost | British GQ | British GQ
Conversation with 2018 FIFA World Cup volunteers • President of Russia
Football set to be forced to reassess its relationship with Russia | The Independent
Putin says World Cup has broken stereotypes about Russia | Africanews
World Cup 2018 questions: why is the tournament being held in Russia?
World Cup 2018: Putin wanted it, and got it, whatever the cost | British GQ | British GQ
