The World Cup Changed Russia, but for How Long?

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Croatia, Cast in Underdog Role, Has the Look of a Champion

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Peeking Around Corners in the World Cup’s Provincial Cities

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For FIFA Executives, World Cup Perks Survive a Scandal

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Stuck in Soccer Limbo, in the Shadow of the World Cup

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World Cup Bracket: Does This Look Lopsided to You?

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African Team, African Coach: Senegal Is Making a Strong Statement in Russia

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South Korea Draws Inspiration From 2002. Ah, but So Does Mexico.

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Leading Serbia at World Cup, Nemanja Matic Has One Foot Rooted at Home

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Broadcasts in a Native Language, Speaking to Every Corner of Peru

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The World Cup Extends to Siberia, Although It Isn’t an Easy Reach

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Dele Alli and England Drop Their Guard and Their Past

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Barred From Stadiums at Home, an Iranian Activist Enters a New World in St. Petersburg

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Russia Has Set the World Cup Table. Will Russians Embrace the Party?

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A Chance for Putin to Woo the World, Thanks to Soccer and Trump

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A Reading List on Race, in Australia and America

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FIFA Set to Make $6.1 Billion From World Cup

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Mexico Taking Rafael Márquez to World Cup, but Cloud May Follow Him

By KEVIN DRAPER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Jb4Da7

Memo to Theresa May: In Premier League, Russian Roots Run Deep

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Saudi Stars Arrive in Spain, With One Eye on Russia

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