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Russia coach Cherchesov received phone call from Putin during post-match press conference

Cherchesov celebrates in front of Putin [Photo: Courtesy]

Russia manager Stanislav Cherchesov has been given the presidential seal of approval for leading his side to a 5-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia in their opening World Cup game.

Cherchesov was interrupted halfway through his post-match press conference by a phone call from Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

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