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Putin and other heads of states among lined up to grace the inaugural ceremony

Lukhniki Stadium in Moscow to be used in opening ceremony. [Photo/Courtesy]

The world breathes the air of sporting season set to begin in Russian City Moscow as world’s football federation FIFA waits to flag off the month-long tournament.

With soccer lovers picking up their favourite teams out of the 32 competitors, organizers are putting logistics to rest as Russian President Vladimir Putin among other leaders unroll their sleeves to preside over the event later on today.

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