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Russia and Britain could show commitment to reconciliation at the opening ceremony

By Japheth Ogila | Jun. 13, 2018

**Robbie Williams performing in a past event.** ***[Photo/Courtesy]***

British pop star Robbie Williams and former Brazilian striker and World Cup hero Ronaldo ‘Fenomeno’ Lima are among the top most celebrities set to grace the inaugural ceremony of 2018 Russia World Cup tomorrow.

According to the World Cup schedule posted in the website of the football governing body Fifa, the 40-year British singer Robbie Williams will song alongside Russian singer Aida Garifullina at Moscow’s Lukhniki Stadium on June 14, as the federation will be flagging off the month long tournament in Russia.

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